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AR-162S Operation Manual GETTING STARTED
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STATUS INDICATORS
GENERAL INFORMATION
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
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DIGITAL LASER COPIER
OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL
AR-162S
Page FOR YOUR RECORDS ...
To protect against loss or theft, record and retain for reference the
copiers serial number located on the back of the unit.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Authorized Sharp Copier
Service Department Number
CAUTIONS
Follow the cautions below when using this copier.
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The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed paper.
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Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes.
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The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
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Place the copier on a firm, level surface.
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Do not install the copier in a humid or dusty location.
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When the copier is not used for a long time, for example, during prolonged holidays, turn the power
switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet.
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When moving the copier, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the
outlet.
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Do not cover the copier with a dust cover, cloth or plastic film while the power is on. Doing so may
prevent heat dissipation, damaging the copier.
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Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This Digital Copier is rated Class 1 and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 of the CDRH standards. This
means that the copier does not produce hazardous laser radiation. For your safety, observe the precautions below.
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Do not remove the cabinet, operation panel or any other covers.
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The copiers exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. Do not bypass any safety interlock by
inserting wedges or other items into switch slots.
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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Overall layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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COPIER INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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CAUTIONS ON HANDLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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LOADING COPY PAPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MAKING COPIES
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AUDITING ACCOUNTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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NORMAL COPYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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BYPASS FEED (special paper) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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TWO-SIDED COPYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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XY ZOOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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B/W REVERSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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DUAL PAGE COPY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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TONER SAVE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
STATUS INDICATORS
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TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . 28
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MISFEED REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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DEVELOPER REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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MAINTENANCE REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
GENERAL INFORMATION
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USER PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Settings for auditing accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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POWER SAVE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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USER MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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COPIER TROUBLE? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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SUPPLIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Types and sizes of copy paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Genuine supplies statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
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SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
INDEX
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INTRODUCTION
This copier has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a minimum
amount of office space and with maximum operational ease. To get full use of all copier
features, be sure to familiarize yourself with this manual and the copier.
For quick reference during copier use, keep this manual in a handy location.
Conventions used in this manual
In this manual, the following icons are used to provide the user with
information pertinent to the use of the copier.
Introduction
Warns the user that injury to the user or damage to the
copier may result if the contents of the warning are not
properly followed.
Cautions the user that damage to the copier or one of its
components may result if the contents of the caution are
not properly followed.
Notes provide information relevant to the copier regarding
specifications, functions, performance, operation and such,
that may be useful to the user.
Indicates a letter displayed in the copy quantity display. GETTING ST
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Main features
MAIN FEATURES
High-speed laser copying
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First-copy time is only 7.2 seconds (except in a power save mode or immediately after power on).
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Copying speed is 16 copies/min., which adapts to business use, allowing improvement of working efficiency.
High-quality digital image
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High-quality copying at 600 dpi is performed.
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In addition to the automatic exposure mode, the manual exposure can be adjusted in five steps.
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The photo mode copying function allows clear copying of delicate halftone original images such as monochrome
photos and color photos. Photo mode is adjustable in five steps.
Substantial copying features
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Zoom copying from 50% to 200% in 1% increments can be performed.
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Continuous copying of maximum 99 sheets can also be performed.
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Useful special features such as the XY zoom, black and white reverse, and dual page copy are available.
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Toner save mode reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%.
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User programs allow setting/modification of functions for customer needs. Also the user programs allow the internal
auditor to be controlled.
Optional feature
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An optional single pass feeder (SPF) allows automatic document feeding of up to 30 sheets.
Environmentally friendly design
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Paper output tray is housed in the copier for space saving.
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Preheat and auto power shut-off modes are provided to reduce power consumption in standby mode and meet the
Energy Star Guidelines.
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Overall layout
Platen cover
Place the original on the original table and close the
platen 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.
Operation panel
All copier controls are located here for easy operation.
Paper output tray
Finished copies are deposited in the paper output tray.
Front cover
Open to remove misfeeds and for copier servicing.
Paper tray
Holds 250 sheets of copy paper.
Side cover
Open to remove misfeeds and to service the copier.
Side cover handle
Lift and pull to open the side cover.
Bypass tray guides
Adjust to the width of the copy paper.
Bypass tray
Paper including special paper (such as transparency
film) can be fed from the bypass tray.
Bypass tray extension
Pull out when feeding large paper such as 8-1/2" x 14"
and 11" x 17".
Charger cleaner
Use to clean the transfer charger.
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Toner cartridge lock release lever
Use to unlock the toner cartridge.
Toner cartridge
Contains toner.
Photoconductive drum
Copy images are formed on the photoconductive drum.
Roller rotating knob
Turn to remove misfed paper.
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Fusing unit release levers
Lower to remove misfed paper.
The fusing unit is hot.
Take care in removing paper.
Paper guide
Open to remove misfed paper.
Accessories
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