Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AR-122E N Sharp
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AR-153E N AR-152E N AR-122E N DIGIT AL LASER COPIER OPERATION MANUAL DIGIT ALER LASERKOPIERER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG COPIEUR LASER NUMERIQUE MODE D’EMPLOI COPIADORA LÁSER DIGIT AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIO.
CAUTION VORSICHT ADVARSEL ADVERSEL VARNING VARO! INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERERÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
1 CA UTIONS Caution label on the unit The label ( ) in the fusing area of the unit indi cates the followin g: : Caution, risk of danger : Caution, hot surface Cautions on using Follow the cautions below wh en using this unit. Warning: • The fusing area is hot.
2 Cautions on handling Be careful in handling the unit as follows to maintain the performance of this unit. Do not drop th e unit, subject it to sh ock or stri ke it against any object. Store spare toner cartridge s in a cool dry place without removing from the package before use.
3 1 2 4 3 5 6 8 7 9 1 INTR ODUCTION USING THE MANUAL ............ ....... 4 PART NAMES ............. .................. 5 OPERATION PANEL .............. ....... 6 2 LO ADING P APER PAPER...................... ..................... 7 LOADING THE PAPER TRAY.
4 This chapter provi des basic information for using the u nit. USING THE MANU AL The operation manual contains explanations of how to operate the unit, importan t considerations, and mainten ance procedures. To get the most out of the unit, please read the operati on manual.
5 1 PA R T N A M E S T oner car tridge Photoconductive drum Single bypass 2 3 4 1 5 7 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 5 3 12 Original cover SPF as an option (AR-153EN) Paper tra y 2 as an option (AR-153EN) 7 Mul.
6 OPERA TION P ANEL AR-153E N Exposure mode selecto r key and indicator s Use to sequentially sele ct the exposure modes: AUTO, MANUAL or PHOTO. Selected mode is shown by a lit indicator. (p.18) Light and dark keys and indicators Use to adjust the MANUAL or PHOTO exposure level.
7 2 Follow the ste ps below to load pape r into the tray. PA P E R For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP. * Do not use non-standard envelopes, and envel opes tha t have metal clasps, plastic snappers, string cl osures, windows, lining s, self-adhesive, patches or synthetic materials.
8 LO ADING THE P A PER TRA Y 1 Raise the hand le of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it stops. 2 Adjust the paper guide s on the paper tray to the copy paper width and length. Squeeze the lever of paper guide and slide the guide to match wit h the width of the paper.
9 2 4 Gently push the paper tray back in to the unit. • After loading paper, to ca ncel t he bl inking without restarting copying, press the clear ( ) key. The in the display will go out and the start ( ) indicator will light up. • Be sure that paper is free of rips, dust, wrinkles, and curled or ben t edges.
10 BYP ASS FEED (inc luding special paper) The multi-bypass tray (AR-153EN) or t he single bypass (AR-122EN/AR-152EN) can be used to feed standard paper, transparen cy film, label s, envelopes, and other special purpose paper. Paper measuring fro m A6 to A4 and in the weight range of 52 to 128g/m 2 can be used i n this tray.
11 2 3 Press the tray select ( ) key to select t he multi-bypass tray. The single bypass (AR-122E N/AR-152EN) 1 Select copy and print settings bef ore you begin the copy job. For information on the copy settings, see "MAKIN G COPIES" (p.13)".
12 Note for loading envelopes • Envelopes must be fed narrow side into the fe ed slot one at a time . • Do not use non-standard envelopes, and e nvelopes that have metal cl asps, plastic snappers, string closures, windows, linings, self-adhesi ve, patches or synthetic materials.
13 3 This chapter explains basic and other copying functions. The unit is equ ipped with a one-pa ge memory buffer. This memory allows the unit to scan an original once only and make up to 99 copies.
14 CONNECTING THE PO WER CORD 1 Ensure that th e power switch of the unit is in th e OF F position. Insert the attac hed power cord into the pow er cord socket at the rear of the unit. 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest ou tlet. Power on Ensure that the power switch of the unit is in the OFF position.
15 3 About the scan he ad The scan head lamp remains on constantly when the unit is in the ready condi tion (when the start ( ) ind icator is illuminated). The unit adju sts th e sca n he a d l am p periodically to mainta in cop ying quality. At this time, the scan head moves automati cally.
16 ORIGINAL PLA CEM ENT 1 Open the o riginal cover, and place the origin al. 2 Place an orig inal face down on the orig in al table. Align it wit h the original sca le and the centring ( ) mark. Gently close the original cover. Setting a large original The original cover can be removed to allow copying of bulky objects.
17 3 Using the SPF The SPF is designe d to hold up to 30 or iginals measuring from A5 to A4 and weighting from 52 to 90 g/m 2 .weighting from 52 to 90 g/m 2 . 1 Make sure th at no original is left on the origina l table. 2 Adjust the origi nal guides to the size of originals.
18 SET THE COPY QU ANTITY Set the number of copies us ing the two cop y quantity ( , ) ke ys when copying from the original table or from the SPF if installed. • Press the right copy quantity key to set the unit di git from 0 to 9. This key will not change the tens dig it.
19 3 Automatic exposure adjustment The automatic exposure level ca n be adj usted to suit your copyin g n eeds. This l evel is set for copying from the original tab le and copying from the SPF respectively.
20 REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Three preset reduction ratios and two enlar gement ratios can be sele cted. The zoom function enables copy ratio selection from 25% to 400% in 1% increments. 1 Set the origina l and check the paper size. 2 Use the copy ra tio s elector k ey and /or ZOOM ( , ) keys to select the desi red copy ratio.
21 4 This chapter describes the special functi ons of this unit. Use these functions as needed. DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Toner save mode (page 21) Reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%. Power save modes (page 22) The unit has two power save modes of operation: prehea t mode and auto power shut-off mode.
22 2 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.
23 4 * Factory default settings are indicated with an asterisk (*). 5 Press the start ( ) key. The right-hand number in the displa y will be steadily lit and the entered value will be store d. 6 Press the light ( ) or dark ( ) key to return to t he normal copy mode.
24 This chapter describes how to replace th e ton er cartridge and how to clean un it. T ONER CARTRIDGE REP LA CEMENT When the toner cartridge repla cement requ ired ( ) indicator lights up, replacement of the toner cartridge will be needed soon. Obtain a new cartridge.
25 5 3 Gently pull the toner c artridge out while pressing the lock release lever. 4 Remove the toner cart ridge from the bag. Grasp the cartridge on both sides and shake it horizontally four or fiv e times. After shaking the cartri dge, remove the toner seal.
26 6 Close the front cover a nd then the side cover b y pressing the round projections n ear the side cover open button. The indicator ( ) will go out and the start ( ) indicator w ill light up. T ONER CARTRIDGE LIFE To find out the approximate quanti ty of toner remaining, follow the procedure described bel ow .
27 5 CLEANING THE UNIT Proper care is esse ntial in order to get cl ean, sharp copie s . Be sure to take a few minutes to regularly clean the unit. Cabinet Wipe the cabinet with a soft, clean cloth.
28 Transfer charger If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty. Clean the charger using the following procedure. 1 Turn the power switch off. (p.15) 2 Open the side cover whi le pres si ng th e side co ver open but to n.
29 6 This chapter describes misfeed removal and tro uble shooting. TR OUBLESHOO TING If any problem occurs, check the list below before contacting yo ur authorised service representative. Problem P ossible cause Solution Pag e Unit does not operate. Unit plugged in? Plug the unit into a grounded outlet.
30 ST A TUS INDICA T ORS When the foll owing indicators li ght up or blink on the ope ration panel or th e f ollowing alphanum e ric codes appear in the display, solve the prob lem immediately refe rr ing to both the table below and the releva nt page.
31 6 MISFEED REMO V AL When the misfeed ( ) indicator blinks or blinks in the display, the unit wil l stop because of a misfeed. If a misfeed occurs when using the SPF, a number may appear in the display after a minus sign. Th is indica tes the number of the original s that must be returned to the original feede r tray after a misfeed.
32 A: Misfeed in t he paper feed area 1 Gently remove the mis fed paper from the paper feed area as shown in the illus tration. When the misfeed ( ) indicator blinks, and the misfed paper is not seen from the paper feed area, pull out the paper tr ay and remove the mi sfed paper.
33 6 2 Gently remove the misfed paper from under the fusing unit as shown in the illustrat ion. If the paper cannot be removed, proceed to "C: Misfeed in the tr ansport area". 3 Raise the fusin g unit release lever and the n close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button.
34 4 Raise the fusin g unit release lever, clos e the front cover and then close the side cover by pr essing the round projections near the side cov er open button.
35 6 (B) Open the original cover and rotate the roller rotating knob to remove the misfed original from the exit area. If the misfed original cannot be easily removed, proceed to (C). (C) If the original does not move easily into the exit area, remove it in the direction of the arro w while rotating the knob .
36 SCAN HEAD LOCKING SWITCH The scan head lo cking switch is under th e original table. If the sw itch is locked ( ), the unit will not operate. Unlock the switch ( ) as shown below.
37 7 The procedure for installing the software fo r the optio nal Printe r/Scanner Expansion Kit (AL-12PKM) and the operation of the printer/scanne r is explained here. Information on how to use the online manual is also provided. For the proced ure for installing the AL-12PKM, see the setup guide that accompanies the AL-12PKM.
38 HARD W ARE AND SOFTW ARE REQUI REMENTS Check the following hardware and software requirements in order to inst all the software. * 1 Compatible with Windows 98, Wi ndows Me, Windows 2000 Pro fessional , Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition prei nstalled model with USB interface equipped as standard.
39 7 Flow of installation Refer to the following table and then begin insta llation. Operating system Interface Reference pages for how to install Windows XP USB/ Parallel Insta lling onto Windows XP (USB/parallel interface) (p.40) Windows 98 USB Installing onto Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB interface) (p.
40 INST ALLING THE SOFTW ARE The following term is used in this section. MFP Means the unit as a pri nter and scanner. Installing onto Windows XP (USB/parallel interface) Before starting the installation, make sure the USB or parallel interface cable is not connected to the MFP.
41 7 5 Review the so ftware packages to be installed on the screen , and then click the "Start" button. The software packages to be installed will be displayed on the screen. If inappropriate packages are displayed, click the "Back" button to select appropriate packages again.
42 7 Begin installation of t he Button Manager (This s tep will start if it was select ed in step 4). 1 After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the "Next" button. 2 Read the message in the "Please r ead the following information.
43 7 10 Make sure that the pow er of the MFP is turned on, and the n connect the USB interface ca ble or parallel interface cabl e. (p.64) Windows will detect the MFP and the Plug and Play screen wil l appear. If you are using Windows XP with the parallel interfa ce, go to step 12.
44 Installing onto Windows 98/ Me/2000 (USB interface) Before starting the installation, make sure the USB interface cable is not connected to the MFP. 1 Insert the suppli ed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click "My Computer " ( ), and then double-click the CD-ROM ( ) icon.
45 7 6 Copying files for MFP driver inst allation. 1 After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the "Next" button. 2 A dialog box appears aski ng you to verify that the interface cable is not connected to th e MFP.
46 8 Begin installa tion of the Sharpdesk (This ste p will start if it was selected in step 4). 1 After confirming the message in the "Welcome to Sharpdesk installation" window, cl ick the "Next" button. 2 Read the message in the "Informa tion" window, and then click the "Next" button.
47 7 Installing onto Window s 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000 (Parallel interface) Before starting the installation, make sure the USB or parallel interface cable is not connected to the MFP. 1 Insert the suppli ed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click "My Computer " ( ), and then double-click the CD-ROM ( ) icon.
48 7 Copying files for MFP driver inst allation and parallel interface setup (This step wi ll start if it was selec ted in step 4). 1 After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the "Next" button. 2 A dialog box appears aski ng you to verify that the USB or parallel interface cable is not connected to the MFP.
49 7 8 Begin installa tion of the Sharpdesk (This ste p will start if it was selected in step 4). 1 After confirming the message in the "Welcome to Sharpdesk installation" window, cl ick the "Next" button. 2 Read the message in the "Informa tion" window, and then click the "Next" button.
50 INDICA T ORS ON THE OPERA TION P ANEL The ONLINE indicator and the start ( ) indica tor indicate the stat e of the printer or scanner. Start indicator On: Indicates the unit is ready for copying or scanning is bei ng performed. Blinking: The indica tor blinks in the follow ing situations: • When a print job is interru pted.
51 7 USING THE PRINTER MODE Opening the printer driver from the start menu Open the printer driver setup screen by the me thod shown below. 1 Click the "star t" button. 2 Click "Control Panel", select "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Printer s and Faxes".
52 4 Specify the print settings includ ing the number of copies, media type, and print qualit y, and then click the "Print" butt on to start printin g. On Windows 95/98/Me /NT 4.0, click the "OK" button to start prin ting. For details on print settings, see the online manual or the hel p file for the printer driver.
53 7 USING THE SCANNER MODE Using the Button Manager Setting up the Bu tton Manager The scanner driver for this unit incl udes an STI (Still im age) driver and WIA (Windows Ima ge Acquisition) dr iver. You can instal l software that supp orts the STI driver and WIA driver to enable scanning using the operation panel of the unit.
54 Windows 98/ Me/2000 To scan directly into an applicati on using the Button Manager on Windows 98, Windows Me and Window s 2000. Set the Ev ent Ma nager properties to send only to Button Manager as shown below.
55 7 Scan Parameter Setting Dialog Box After you have completed the Button Manager settings in Windows, configure the scan settings in Button Ma nager. To configure the scan settin gs in Button Manager, right click the ( ) icon in the Taskbar and se lect "Setting" from the menu that appears.
56 The settings for the Windo ws Event Manager fo r the SHARP AR-xxxx (where xxxx is the model name of your unit) device allow the user to take advantage of the Sharp Button Manager to take the control of the events from Windows and send scanned images to any application that can be selected in Button Manager.
57 7 Using the SCANNER key to begin scanning 1 Press the SCANNER ( ) key. The unit enters scan mo de . 2 Place the origi nal you wish to scan on the origi nal table/SPF. For the procedure for pl acing the or iginal, see "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT" (p.
58 4 Press the sta rt ( ) key. The selected application launch es and scanning begins. Opening the scanner driver and scanning from your computer Follow the steps below to op en the scanner driver setup screen. As an example, this instruction is given using Sharpd esk as an image capture application.
59 7 3 Select "SHARP Personal MFP series", and cli ck the "Select" button. 4 Select "Acquire Image" from the "File" menu , or click the "Acquire" button ( ) . 5 Set the configur ation for scanning (ref er to the online manual and help file), and click the "Sca n" button.
60 Scanning with the "Scanner and Ca mera Wizard" in Windows XP Windows XP include s as a standard featur e an image scanning function. T he procedure for scanning with the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" is explain ed here. 1 Place the origi nal you wish to scan on the origi nal table/SPF.
61 7 HO W T O USE THE ONLINE MANU AL The online manu al provides detailed instruct ions for operating the unit as the printer or scanner and a list of methods for dealing with printing or scanner probl ems. To access the online manual, your comput er must have Acrobat Rea der 5.
62 5 Click the to read the onli ne 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 th e CD-ROM in to the CD-ROM drive. 3 Click the "star t" button, click "My Computer" ( ), and then double-click the CD-ROM ( ) icon.
63 7 USING O THER INST ALLED DRIVERS If you use another GDI pri nter or a Windows Printing System pr inter, interference between printers may occur and printing may not be performed properly. To use another GDI printer or a Window s Printing System printer, you mu st change the port setting of the printer driver using the follow ing procedure.
64 CONNECTING THE INTERF A CE CABLE This unit includes both USB and parallel in terface connectors. Interface cables for connecting the unit to your co mputer are not included with this unit.
65 7 Connecting the paralle l interface cable 1 Obtain an IEE E1284 shielded parallel interf ace cable. 2 Ensure that yo ur computer and unit are turned off . 3 Insert the cable into the parallel interface co nnector located on the rear of the unit, and fasten with clasps.
66 SYSTEM CONFIGURA TION A number of options are available for the un it whi ch allow you to configure a system to meet your particular needs. The options include the following. SINGLE P ASS FEEDER (AR-SP5) The single pass feeder (SPF) holds up to 30 originals for automatic feeding.
67 8 250-SHEET P APER FEED UNIT (AR-D16) The paper feed unit provide the conven ience of increased pape r capacity for the unit and a greater choice of paper size readily avail able for copying.
68 SPECIFICA TIONS Model AR-153EN AR-152EN AR-122EN Type Digital laser copier, desk-top typ e Copy system Dry, el ectrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Paper tray 250 sheets Single bypass / 1 sheet Multi-bypass tray 50 sheets / Paper output tray 100 sheets Original sizes Max.
69 9 * 1 Feed paper lengthwise only. * 2 Leading and trailing edges. * 3 Along the other edges in totals. * 4 Not including toner and drum cartridges. Optional equipment Printer/Scanne r Expansion Kit (AL-12PKM) * 1 Feed paper lengthwise only. * 2 Data transmission time is not included.
70 Single pass feeder (AR-SP5) 250-sheet paper fe ed unit (AR-D16) Acceptable originals Weight: 52 g /m 2 to 90 g /m 2 Size: A5 to A4 Capacity: Up to 30 sheets Power supply Drawn from the unit.
71 9 ABOUT SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS When ordering su pplies, please use the correct part numbers as listed below. Supply list *Based on copying onto A4-type paper at 5% toned area .
72 INDEX 2 250-sheet paper feed unit .............. ...... 67 A About supplies ........................ .... ... ...... 71 Acrobat Reader ............. ................. ...... 62 Alarm indicator - Developer replacement required indicator ............
73 - P rinter driver .............................. ...... 37 - S canner driver ................ ................. 37 Misfeed indicator .................. ...... 6, 30, 32 Misfeed removal - F using area .................................... . 32 - L ower paper feed area .
74 INDEX BY PURPOSE Cleaning the unit - Cabinet ...................... ...................... 27 - Original cover ............ ...................... 27 - Original table ............. ...................... 27 - SPF ...................... ............
75 SOFTW ARE LICEN SE PLEASE READ THIS LICENSE CAREFULL Y BEFORE USING THE SOFTW ARE. BY USING THE SOFTW ARE, YOU ARE AGREEI NG TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE.
76 6. Limited W arranty on Media. SHARP warrants the disks on which the Software is recorded to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ninety ( 90) days from the date of purchase as evidenced by a copy of the receipt.
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