Page 2 - CAUTIONS; Cautions on laser
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 o...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
1 GETTING ST AR TED STA TUS INDICA T ORS MAKING COPIES GENERAL INFORMA TION OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONTENTS Page GETTING STARTED ● INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ● MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ● PART NAM...
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION; Conventions used in this manual
2 GETTING ST AR TED INTRODUCTION This copier has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a minimumamount of office space and with maximum operational ease. To get full use of all copierfeatures, be sure to familiarise yourself with this manual and the copier.For quick reference durin...
Page 5 - MAIN FEATURES
3 GETTING ST AR TED 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 16 copies/min., which adapts to business use, allowing improvement of working efficiency. High-quality digital image ● High...
Page 6 - PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS; Overall layout
4 GETTING ST AR TED PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Overall layout Platen cover Place the original on the original table and close theplaten cover before copying starts. Original table Place the document to be copied here. Handles Use to move the copier. Power switch Press to turn copier power on and off. ...
Page 8 - Operation
6 GETTING ST AR TED Part names and functions Operation panel PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS P art names and functions INTERRUPT ( ) key and indicator (p. 25) Interrupts a copy run. Copy quantity display Displays the specified copy quantity during the readycondition and displays the copy countdown as copie...
Page 10 - COPIER INSTALLATION
8 GETTING ST AR TED 10 cm (4") Copier installation COPIER INSTALLATION Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the followingduring 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 co...
Page 11 - CAUTIONS ON HANDLING
9 GETTING ST AR TED CAUTIONS ON HANDLING Be careful in handling the copier as follows to maintain the performance ofthis copier. Do not drop the copier, subject it to shock or strike it against anyobject. Store spare toner cartridges in a dark place without removingfrom the package before use.If the...
Page 12 - LOADING COPY PAPER; Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops.; Push the paper tray firmly back into the copier.
10 GETTING ST AR TED LOADING COPY PAPER To save space, this copier has been designed with an adjustable front-loadingtray, which is easily opened for paper loading. For best results, use onlySHARP recommended paper. (See page 49.)The paper required ( ) indicator will light up when there is no copy p...
Page 13 - Changing the copy paper size in the tray
11 GETTING ST AR TED Changing the copy paper size in the tray 1 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops. 2 Push the pressure plate down until it locks in place. 3 Squeeze the lock lever of the front guide and slide thefront guide to match the width of the paper. 4 Move the left guide ...
Page 15 - AUDITING ACCOUNTS; Enter your account number using the numeric keys.
13 MAKING COPIES AUDITING ACCOUNTS If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, it will not functionuntil an assigned 3-digit account number has been entered. See page 38 forsetting the auditing mode. If the copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, “ – – – ” will appear in the co...
Page 16 - NORMAL COPYING; Turn the power switch on.; Close the platen cover.
14 MAKING COPIES NORMAL COPYING 1 Turn the power switch on. ● It will take about 35 seconds for the copier to warm up. However, youcan 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 STA...
Page 17 - Set the number of copies using the numeric keys.; How to remove the platen cover
15 MAKING COPIES ● For manual copy density adjustment, press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( / / ) key to select MANUAL ( ) and adjust with the light ( ) and dark ( ) keys as desired. 6 Set the number of copies using the numeric keys. ● A single copy can be made with the initial setting, i.e., when “0” isdi...
Page 18 - Automatic
16 MAKING COPIES REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Reduction and enlargement ratios can be selected either automatically withthe 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%...
Page 19 - Manual; Use the PRESET RATIO selector (; or; Set the number of copies and press the START (
17 MAKING COPIES REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Reduction/enlargement/zoom Manual 1 Place the original on the original table and close theplaten cover. 2 Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and the zoom ( , ) keys to select the desired copy ratio. ● To select a preset reduction or enlargement copy ...
Page 20 - Unfold the bypass tray.
18 MAKING COPIES 1 Unfold the bypass tray. ● When feeding B4 or A3 (8-1/2" x 14" or 11" x 17") sized paper, extendthe feeder tray. 2 Set the paper guides to the copy paper width. 3 Insert the copy paper (print face down) all the way intothe bypass tray. ● Up to 100 sheets of standard...
Page 21 - Press the TRAY SELECT (
19 MAKING COPIES 4 Press the TRAY SELECT ( ) key to select the bypass tray. 5 Leave the copy quantity at 0 if using special papers. Setthe number of copies if using standard copy paper orenvelopes. 6 Press the START ( ) key. BYPASS FEED (special paper) Bypass feed (special paper)
Page 22 - Use the TRAY SELECT (
20 MAKING COPIES TWO-SIDED COPYING Two-sided copies can be made on this copier using the bypass tray. 1 Place the first original on the original table and make acopy. ● The first copy can be made using any of the paper feed stations. 2 Replace the first original with the second original andclose the...
Page 23 - XY ZOOM
21 MAKING COPIES 1 Place the original on the original table and close theplaten cover. 2 Press the XY-ZOOM ( ) key. ● The current value for the vertical direction will be displayed in thecopy quantity display. 3 Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and zoom ( , ) keys to change the copy ratio in...
Page 24 - Enter the desired number of copies.
22 MAKING COPIES XY zoom XY ZOOM 5 Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and zoom ( , ) keys to change the copy ratio in the horizontal direction in a similar manner as for the vertical direction. 6 Press the copy ratio display ( ) key. ● The selected ratio for the horizontal direction will be en...
Page 25 - Check the copy paper size.
23 MAKING COPIES B/W REVERSE 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 beautomatically set to the MANUAL mode. Other exposure modes cannotbe selected.Even i f t hi s feat ure i s cancel l ed, t he MANUAL m ode...
Page 26 - Press the DUAL PAGE COPY (; DUAL PAGE COPY
24 MAKING COPIES 1 Place the originals on the original table with the centreof the two pages aligned with the paper size index ( A4 ( 8 1 / 2 )). Close the platen cover. ● Set the page to be copied first to the right of the paper size index mark. 2 Press the DUAL PAGE COPY ( ) key. ● Check to be sur...
Page 27 - Press the INTERRUPT (; Select the desired available copier functions.; INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN
25 MAKING COPIES 1 Press the INTERRUPT ( ) key. ● The copier will return to the initial settings. ● If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode using userprogram No. 10, “ – – – ” will appear in the copy quantity display. Enter your account number using the numeric keys. The number ofcop...
Page 28 - ) key to lighten or darken; AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT
26 MAKING COPIES 1 Press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( / / ) key to select the PHOTO ( ) mode. 2 Press and hold down the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( / / ) key for approximately 5 seconds. ● The PHOTO ( ) indicator will go out and the AUTO indicator will begin to blink. ● One or two exposure indicators correspondi...
Page 29 - To enter the toner save mode, press the light (; TONER SAVE MODE
27 MAKING COPIES Toner save mode 1 Press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( / / ) key to select the MANUAL ( ) mode. 2 Press and hold down the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( / / ) key for approximately 5 seconds. ● The MANUAL ( ) indicator will go out and the PHOTO ( ) indicator will begin to blink. ● The exposure indica...
Page 30 - TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT; GENUINE SUPPLIES
28 STA TUS INDICA T ORS 1 Open the bypass tray. Lift slightly on the side cover andslide the cover out until it stops. 2 Push gently on both sides of the front cover to open thecover. 3 Push the toner cartridge lock release lever and pull thetoner cartridge out. Remove the toner cartridge whilesuppo...
Page 32 - First confirm the misfeed location.; MISFEED REMOVAL; Misfeed in the bypass tray; Gently pull the misfed paper out.; Misfeed in the copier
30 STA TUS INDICA T ORS The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The misfeed( ) indicator will blink, and blinking red misfeed location indicators will indicate the approximate misfeed location.If paper is accidentally torn during removal, be sure toremove all pieces. Be careful not to damage the...
Page 33 - Misfeed in the paper feed area; Misfeed in the fusing area
31 STA TUS INDICA T ORS MISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed removal If the misfed paper is seen from this side, proceed to C. Misfeed in the transport area . If paper is misfed here, proceed to B. Misfeed in the fusing area . If paper is misfed here, proceed to A. Misfeed in the paper feed area . 2 Check the mi...
Page 34 - Misfeed in the transport area
32 STA TUS INDICA T ORS MISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed removal 2 Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of thearrow. 3 Carefully remove the misfed paper. Lower the fusingunit release levers to allow easier removal. Return therelease levers to their operating positions. The fusing unit is hot. Take ...
Page 35 - Misfeed in the paper tray; Close the paper tray.
33 STA TUS INDICA T ORS MISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed removal 3 Close the side cover by pressing the handle on thecover. ● The misfeed ( ) indicator will go out and the START key ( ) indicator will light up. Misfeed in the paper tray Before opening the paper tray, be sure to open the bypass tray, lift sli...
Page 36 - DEVELOPER REQUIRED
34 STA TUS INDICA T ORS Developer required/ Maintenance required When the indicator lights up, service by an authorised SHARP service technician is required. Contact your service centre as soon as possible. When the indicator lights up, the developer should be replaced. DEVELOPER REPLACEMENT SHOULD ...
Page 37 - USER PROGRAMS; List of user programs
35 GENERAL INFORMA TION 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 1 Auto clear time Sets the auto clear ti...
Page 38 - Setting the user programs
36 GENERAL INFORMA TION Setting the user programs 1 Press and hold the light ( ) key for more than 5 seconds until all the alarm indicators ( , , , , and ) blink and “– –” appears in the copy quantity display. 2 Enter a program number using the numeric keys. ● The selected program number will blink ...
Page 39 - Select the desired parameter using the numeric keys.; To continue with other user programs, press the
37 GENERAL INFORMA TION USER PROGRAMS 4 Select the desired parameter using the numeric keys. ● The entered parameter number will blink on the right side of the copyquantity display. ● The parameters are shown in the table below. For example, to change the setting of the auto power shut-off timer to6...
Page 40 - Settings for auditing accounts
38 GENERAL INFORMA TION USER PROGRAMS User programs Settings for auditing accounts Settings of user programs No. 10 to 15 varies with the program number. Forsetting of all programs, first follow steps 1 to 3 in “Setting the user programs”on page 36 to select a program. (1. Press the light ( ) key fo...
Page 43 - Use the copy ratio display (
41 GENERAL INFORMA TION USER PROGRAMS User programs Program No. 15: Resetting account Program No. 15 is used to reset all accounts or to reset any desired individualaccount. When program No. 15 is entered, “0” will blink on the right side ofthe copy quantity display. ● If no account number has been ...
Page 44 - POWER SAVE MODES
42 GENERAL INFORMA TION POWER SAVE MODES The copier has two power save modes to reduce overall power consumptionthereby reduce the cost of operation. In addition, these modes conservenatural resources and help reduce environmental pollution. The two powersave modes are preheat mode and auto power sh...
Page 45 - Setting the power save modes; Copying from the auto power shut-off mode; ) key using the normal copying procedure.
43 GENERAL INFORMA TION Setting the power save modes The time that elapses before the copier enters a power save mode after anyoperation 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-offmode. For these setting...
Page 46 - USER MAINTENANCE; Original table and platen cover; Bypass tray paper feed roller
44 GENERAL INFORMA TION USER MAINTENANCE Proper care is essential for clean, sharp copies. Please take a few minutes toregularly clean your copier. Original table and platen cover Stains or dirt on the original table or platen cover willalso be copied. Wipe the original table and platen coverwith a ...
Page 47 - Turn the power switch off.; Transfer charger cleaning
45 GENERAL INFORMA TION 1 Turn the power switch off. 2 Open the bypass tray. Lift slightly on the side cover andslide the cover out until it stops. 3 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray and take thecharger cleaner out by holding the tab. 4 Set the charger cleaner onto the transfer charger andgen...
Page 48 - Problem
46 GENERAL INFORMA TION Problem Solution ● Copier plugged in? ● Power switch ON? ● Copy density properly adjusted? ● Is the original placed face down? ● Paper too heavy? ● Paper damp? ● Is transfer charger clean? ● Non-standard paper used? ● Paper properly installed? ● Pieces of paper inside copier?...
Page 50 - Self-diagnostic function
48 GENERAL INFORMA TION The toner cartridge is not installed. Install thetoner cartridge. If "CH" is blinking even if thecartridge is installed properly, contact yourSHARP service centre immediately. Side cover(s) is open.Close the front and side covers securely. The toner cartridge must be ...
Page 51 - SUPPLIES; Types and sizes of copy paper
49 GENERAL INFORMA TION SUPPLIES Types and sizes of copy paper Size Weight Capacity (80 g /m 2 Special paper (21 lb.) paper) Paper tray A5* to A3 56 to 80 g/m 2 250 sheets (5-1/2" x 8-1/2"* (15 lbs. to 21 lbs.) to 11" x 17") Bypass tray Ordinary paper: 56 to 128 g/m 2 100 sheets Tran...
Page 52 - Proper storage; Store the supplies in a location that is:; Store copy paper in the wrapper and lying flat.
50 GENERAL INFORMA TION SUPPLIES Genuine supplies statement Standard supplies for this copier that are to be replaced by the user are copypaper and toner cartridge. For best copying results, be sure to use onlySHARP products.Only genuine SHARP consumables carrythe Genuine Supplies label. GENUINE SUP...
Page 53 - SPECIFICATIONS
51 GENERAL INFORMA TION Type Digital copying machine, desktop Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Original sizes Max. A3 (11" x 17") Copy sizes Max. A3 (11" x 17")Min. A6 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2")Image loss: Max. 4 mm (5/32") (leading and tra...
Page 56 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
54 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SYSTEM CONFIGURATION A number of options are available for the copier which allow you toconfigure a copier system to meet your particular needs. The options includethe following. System configuration Single pass feeder(AR-SP2) 2x250-sheet paper feed unit (AR-DE6) 250-sheet pape...
Page 57 - PART NAMES
55 OPTIONAL EQ UIPMENT SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2) The single pass feeder (SPF) holds up to 30 originals for automatic feeding. Single pass feeder (AR-SP2) PART NAMES Specifications Acceptable Weight: 56 to 90 g/m 2 (15 to 24 lbs.) originals Size: A5 to A3 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17...
Page 58 - Using the SPF; Ensure that no original is left on the original table.
56 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2) Using the SPF ● Be sure to remove any staples or paper clips from theoriginals. ● Damaged or crumpled originals may misfeed in the SPF.It is recommended that these originals be copied from theoriginal table. ● Before placing curled or wavy originals ...
Page 60 - Rotation copying
58 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Electronic sorting kit (AR-EB3) Original Paper Copy Rotation copying If user program No. 7 is set, the image of the original will rotate when theorientation of the original does not match that of the copy paper. Rotationcopying will function only if the AUTO PAPER SELECT mode o...
Page 61 - Sort mode
59 OPTIONAL EQ UIPMENT Sort/group I f a n o p t i o n a l e l e c t r o n i c s o r t i n g k i t i s i n s t a l l e d , t h e c o p i e r w i l l h a v e t w osorter modes for different copying jobs: one sorts copies into sets matching the sequenceof the originals and the second groups copies by o...
Page 62 - Copying in the sort mode; Set the originals face up in the document feeder tray.
60 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Copying in the sort mode When copying in the sort mode, the original image will be stored in the copiermemory each time an original is scanned and copying will start after alloriginals have been scanned. To copy in the sort mode, an optional SPF(AR-SP2) is needed. 1 Set the ori...
Page 64 - Enter the desired pattern number using a numeric key.; Set the number of copies.
62 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 4 Enter the desired pattern number using a numeric key. ● The entered number will blink in the copy quantity display. For layoutpattern numbers, see the previous page. 5 Press the START ( ) key. ● The entered number will light up steadily. 6 Press the 2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 ( / ) key ...
Page 65 - Erase; ) key to select the desired; A B
63 OPTIONAL EQ UIPMENT Erase This copier has an edge erase mode and a centre erase mode. ● Edge erase can be used to eliminate shadow lines around the edges ofcopies caused when thick paper or a book is used as an original. ● Centre erase can be used to eliminate the shadow produced by thebindings o...
Page 67 - Margin shift; Press the MARGIN SHIFT (
65 OPTIONAL EQ UIPMENT Margin shift The MARGIN SHIFT feature automatically shifts the text or image to theright to increase the left margin by approximately 9 mm (1/4"). ● This feature cannot be used with the 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 feature. 1 Place the original on the original table and close theplate...
Page 68 - Loading copy paper; 50-sheet paper feed unit
66 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Loading copy paper The method of loading copy paper for the paper trays of these paper feed unitsis the same as for the paper tray in the copier. See page 10.The method of changing the copy paper size is also the same for the paper trayin the copier. See page 11. 250-SHEET PAPE...
Page 69 - Close the paper tray and the side cover.
67 OPTIONAL EQ UIPMENT Misfeed removal The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The misfeed ( ) indicator and the red indicator which indicates the paper feed unit will blink. 1 Open the side cover of the paper feed unit and removethe misfed paper. ● Be sure to perform this step before pulling ou...
Page 71 - INDEX
69 2 250-sheet paper feed unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 662 in 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612x250-sheet paper feed unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 4 4 in 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 73 - MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET; Product Identification
71 Date Issued: Nov. 1, 2000 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS No. F-00991 Section 1. Product Identification Product:AR-201NT/T/FT/ST (Black Toner) Section 2. Supplier’s Name and Address Sharp Corporation22-22 Nagaike-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka, JapanLocal suppliers are listed below. Please contact the near...
Page 77 - MEMO
Page 80 - PRINTED IN CHINA; SHARP CORPORATION
PRINTED IN CHINA 2000L KS ➀ TINSE0448QSZZ AR-163 SHARP CORPORATION
