MODEL AR-120E DIGITAL LASER COPIER OPERATION MANUAL Page • GETTING STARTED 3 • INSTALLATION 8 • MAKING COPIES 11 • SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 17 • SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE 20 • COPIER TROUBLE? 24 • APPENDIX 31
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CONTENTS 1 GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION CAUTIONS 3 4 MAIN FEATURES PART NAMES 4 6 OPERATION PANEL 2 7 INSTALLATION COPIER INSTALLATION 8 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING LOADING COPY PAPER 3 9 10 MAKING COPIES NORMAL COPYING – 11 Setting a large original 13 EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM 14 BYPASS FEED (including special paper) TWO-SIDED COPYING 4 13 15 15 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS HIGH IMAGE QUALITY MODE 17 17 USER PROGRAMS (power save
CONTENTS 6 COPIER TROUBLE? MISFEED REMOVAL 24 – A Misfeed in the paper feed area – B Misfeed in the fusing area 25 – C Misfeed in the transport area MAINTENANCE REQUIRED TROUBLESHOOTING 28 STATUS INDICATORS 29 24 26 27 DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT 7 APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS SUPPLIES 31 32 – Types and sizes of copy paper INDEX 2 32 29 30
1 GETTING STARTED This chapter provides basic information for using the copier. 1 INTRODUCTION Getting started 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. For quick reference during copier use, keep this manual in a handy location.
CAUTIONS Follow the cautions below when using this copier. ● 1 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. Do not switch the copier rapidly on and off. After turning the copier off, wait 10 to 15 seconds before turning it back on. ● Copier power must be turned off before installing any supplies. ● ● Getting started ● Place the copier on a firm, level surface.
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. 1 Substantial copying functions Zoom copying from 50% to 200% in 1% increments can be performed. ● Continuous copying of maximum 99 sheets can also be performed.
PART NAMES Original table 1 Original cover Getting started Side cover Operation panel Manual bypass Paper tray Paper guides Front cover Side cover open button Handle Cover for optional printer interface Paper output tray Paper output tray extension TD cartridge lock release button Power cord socket Power switch TD cartridge Transfer charger Paper feed roller Fusing unit release lever 6 Charger cleaner Handle
OPERATION PANEL 200% 141% 100% 81% 70% 50% 100% 81/2 x14 81/2 x 11 81/2 x11 51/2 x 81/2 MIN. Light and dark keys and exposure indicators Use to adjust the MANUAL or PHOTO exposure level. Selected exposure level is shown by a lit indicator. (p.13) Use to start and terminate user program setting. (p. 18) Alarm indicators : Drum replacement required indicator : Misfeed indicator (p. 24) : Toner required indicator (p. 20) : Maintenance indicator (p.
2 INSTALLATION Follow the installation procedure below to use the copier properly. COPIER INSTALLATION 2 Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the copier is moved. Installation If the copier is moved from a cool place to a warm place, condensation may form inside the copier. Operation in this condition will cause poor copy quality and malfunctions. Leave the copier at room temperature for at least 2 hours before use.
COPIER INSTALLATION Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing and proper ventilation. 20 cm (8") 20 cm (8") 10 cm (4") 10 cm (4") 2 Installation 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. Do not touch the surface (green portion) of the drum cartridge. Doing so will damage the surface of the cartridge, causing smudges on copies.
LOADING COPY PAPER 1 Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it stops. 2 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. Move paper guide to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray. 2 Installation Paper guide B 3 Paper guide A Fan the copy paper and insert it into the tray. Make sure the edges go under the corner hooks.
3 MAKING COPIES This chapter describes basic copying functions and some other copying functions using the manual bypass. NORMAL COPYING 1 3 3 Making copies 2 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. Turn the power switch on. The ready ( ) indicator will light up.
NORMAL COPYING 4 Place the original face down on the original table. Align it with the original scale and the centring ( ) mark. Original scale mark 5 3 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. If the original cover is not securely closed, the copies may be striped or blurred.
NORMAL COPYING Setting a large original The original cover can be removed to allow copying of bulky objects. 1 Simply lift the original cover straight up. 3 Making copies 2 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.
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING 4 Set the number of copies using the copy quantity ( ( ) key. , ) keys and press the print REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM 3 Making copies 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. 1 Set the original and check the copy paper size. 2 Use the copy ratio selector key and/or zoom ( ratio.
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/m2 (14 to 34.5 lbs.). (For paper weighing from 104 to 130 g/m2 (28 to 34.5 lbs.), A4 (8-1/2" x 11") is the maximum size.) 1 Place the original face down on the original table. Align it with the original scale and close the original cover.
TWO-SIDED COPYING 3 Making copies 16 1 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. 2 Replace the first original with the second original on the original table and close the original cover. Make sure that the first and second originals are oriented in the same way on the original table. 3 For tablet binding, turn the first copy over left to right as shown below.
4 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.
HIGH IMAGE QUALITY MODE 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 exposure indicator marked “1” will light up, indicating the standard toner mode is active. 3 To enter the toner save mode, press the dark ( ) key. The exposure indicator marked “5” will light up, indicating the high image quality mode is selected. 4 Press the exposure mode selector key twice.
USER PROGRAMS 3 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. 4 Select the desired parameter using the right copy quantity ( parameter number will blink on the right of the display. Program No. Mode ) key. The entered Parameters 1 Auto clear time 0 3 OFF 90 sec. 1 4 30 sec. * 2 120 sec. 5 60 sec. 10 sec. 2 Preheat mode 0 30 sec. 1 60 sec. * 2 90 sec.
5 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 the indicator is lit, copies will gradually become lighter until the copier stops and the indicator begins blinking.
TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 3 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. 5 Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The indicator will go out and the ready ( ) indicator will light up.
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. ● Before cleaning, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet. Cabinet Wipe the cabinet with a soft, clean cloth.
USER MAINTENANCE 3 Take the charger cleaner out by holding the tab. 4 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. If the cleaner is stopped on the way, smudges on copies may occur. 5 Return the charger cleaner to its original position.
6 COPIER TROUBLE? This chapter describes misfeed removal and troubleshooting. MISFEED REMOVAL When the misfeed ( of a misfeed. ) indicator blinks or blinks in the display, the copier will stop because 1 Open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button. 2 Check the misfeed location. Remove the misfed paper following the instructions for each location in the illustration below. If blinks in the display, proceed to “A Misfeed in the paper feed area”. (p.
MISFEED REMOVAL 2 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 1 Lower the fusing unit release lever by rotating it all the way as shown in the illustration. While you are lowering the fusing unit release lever, it will not move smoothly at a location on the way.
MISFEED REMOVAL 3 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 1 Lower the fusing unit release lever by rotating it all the way as shown in the illustration. While you are lowering the fusing unit release lever, it will not move smoothly at a location on the way.
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED When indicator lights up, service by an authorised SHARP service technician is required. Contact your SHARP dealer as soon as possible.
TROUBLESHOOTING If any problem occurs, check the list below before contacting your SHARP dealer. Problem Possible cause Copier plugged in? Power switch on? Side cover closed securely? Front cover closed? Copier does not operate. Blank copies Power save ( indicator on. ) Is the original placed face down on the original table? Is the copier in the preheat mode? Is the copier in the auto power shut-off mode? Is original image too dark or too light? Is the copier in the Copies are too dark or too light.
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 Drum replacement required indicator Cause and remedy Steadily Drum cartridge must be replaced. Service by an authorised SHARP service technician is lit required.
AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs. 1 Press the exposure mode selector key to select the photo ( 2 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. One or two exposure indicators corresponding to the automatic exposure level which has been selected will light up.
7 APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS Type Copy system Originals Original size Copy sizes Copy speed Continuous copying First-copy time (Approx.
SUPPLIES Types and sizes of copy paper For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP. Type of paper feeding 7 Type of media Size Weight Paper tray Standard paper A4 (210mm x 297mm) B5 (182mm x 257mm) A5 (148.5mm x 210mm) Letter (8-1/2" x 11") Legal (8-1/2" x 14") Invoice (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") 56 to 80 g/m2 (15 lbs. to 21 lbs.) Manual bypass Standard paper and thick paper A4 (210mm x 297mm) B5 (182mm x 257mm) A5 (148.5mm x 210mm) A6 (105mm x 148.
INDEX A Auto clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18 Automatic exposure adjustment . . . . . . . 30 Auto power shut-off mode . . . . . . . . 17, 18 C Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Cautions on handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Charger cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Copier trouble? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Copying - large original . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX R Ready indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Replacement - drum cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - TD cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 S Special paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications - copier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supply - storage .
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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” for “ON” and “ ” for “OFF”. Caution! For a complete electrical disconnection, pull out the main plug. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
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