Sharp AR-160 Specifications

• GETTING STARTED• MAKING COPIES• STATUS INDICATORS• GENERAL INFORMATION• OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT • APPENDIX 21327365369DIGITAL COPYING MACHINEOPERATION MA

8GETTING STARTEDCopier installationCOPIER INSTALLATIONImproper installation may damage the copier. Please note the followingduring initial in

9GETTING STARTEDCAUTIONS ON HANDLINGBe careful in handling the copier as follows to maintain the performance ofthis copier.Do not drop the copier, sub

10GETTING STARTEDLOADING COPY PAPERTo save space, this copier has been designed with an adjustable front-loadingtray, which is easily opened for paper

11GETTING STARTEDChanging the copy paper size in the tray1Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops.2Push the pressure plate down until i

12GETTING STARTED Loading copy paperLOADING COPY PAPER8To set the selected paper size, press the PAPER SIZEENTER key.●The selected paper feed location

13MAKING COPIESAUDITING ACCOUNTSIf this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, it will not functionuntil an assigned 3-digit account number

14MAKING COPIESNORMAL COPYING1Turn the power switch on.●It will take about 35 seconds for the copier to warm up. However, youcan make desired settings

15MAKING COPIES●For manual copy density adjustment, press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO key to select MANUAL and adjust with the light ( ) anddark ( ) keys as

16MAKING COPIESREDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOMReduction and enlargement ratios can be selected either automatically withthe AUTO IMAGE key or manually

17MAKING COPIESREDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOMReduction/enlargement/zoomManual1Place the original on the original table and close theplaten cover.2Use

CAUTIONSFollow the cautions below when using this copier.●The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed paper.●Do not look d

18MAKING COPIES1Unfold the bypass tray.●When feeding B4 or A3 sized paper, extend the feeder tray.2Set the paper guides to the copy paper width.3Inser

19MAKING COPIES4Press the TRAY SELECT key to select the bypass tray.5Leave the copy quantity at 0 if using special papers. Setthe number of copies if

20MAKING COPIESTWO-SIDED COPYINGTwo-sided copies can be made on this copier using the bypass tray.1Place the first original on the original table and

21MAKING COPIES1Place the original on the original table and close theplaten cover.2Press the XY-ZOOM key.●The current value for the vertical dir

22MAKING COPIESXY zoomXY ZOOM5Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and zoom( , ) keys to change the copy ratio in the horizontaldirection in a s

23MAKING COPIESB/W REVERSEThe B/W REVERSE feature is used to reverse black and white areas.●When the B/W REVERSE feature is selected, the exposure mod

24MAKING COPIES1Place the originals on the original table with the centreof the two pages aligned with the paper size index(A4). Close the pl

25MAKING COPIES1Press the INTERRUPT key.●The copier will return to the initial settings.●If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode using

26MAKING COPIES1Press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO key to select thePHOTO mode.2Press and hold down the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO keyfor approximately 5 second

27STATUSINDICATORS1Open the bypass tray. Lift slightly on the side cover andslide the cover out until it stops.2Push gently on both sides of the front

1GETTING STARTEDSTATUSINDICATORSMAKING COPIESGENERAL INFORMATIONOPTIONAL EQUIPMENTCONTENTS PageGETTING STARTED●INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . .

28STATUSINDICATORS TD cartridge replacementTD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT5Remove the protective cover from the TD cartridge byunlatching three cover hook

29STATUSINDICATORS1Open the bypass tray. Lift slightly on the side cover andslide the cover out until it stops.2Push gently on both sides of the front

30STATUSINDICATORSDRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT Drum cartridge replacement5Remove the new drum cartridge from the protective bagand gently insert the

31STATUSINDICATORSThe copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The misfeed( ) indicator will blink, and blinking red misfeed locationindicators will in

32STATUSINDICATORSMISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed removalIf the misfed paper is seen from this side, proceed to “C. Misfeed in the transport area”.If paper is

33STATUSINDICATORSMISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed removal2Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of thearrow.3Carefully remove the misfed p

34STATUSINDICATORSMISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed removal3Close the side cover by pressing the handle on thecover.●The misfeed ( ) indicator will go

35STATUSINDICATORSMaintenance requiredMAINTENANCE REQUIREDWhen the indicator lights up, service by an authorised SHARP servicetechnician is required

36GENERAL INFORMATIONUser programsUSER PROGRAMSThe user programs allow the parameters of certain functions to be set,changed, or cancelled

37GENERAL INFORMATIONSetting the user programs1Press and hold the light ( ) key for more than 5 secondsuntil all the alarm indicators ( , , , , and

2GETTING STARTEDINTRODUCTIONThis copier has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a minimum amountof office space and with maximum o

38GENERAL INFORMATIONUSER PROGRAMS4Select the desired parameter using the numeric keys.●The entered parameter number will blink on the right side of t

39GENERAL INFORMATIONUSER PROGRAMSUser programsSettings for auditing accountsSettings of user programs No. 10 to 15 varies with the program number. Fo

40GENERAL INFORMATIONUSER PROGRAMSUser programsProgram No. 12: Account number changeProgram No. 12 is used to change account numbers. When program No.

41GENERAL INFORMATIONUser programsUSER PROGRAMSProgram No. 14: Number of copies per accountProgram No. 14 is used to display the total number of copie

42GENERAL INFORMATIONUSER PROGRAMSUser programsProgram No. 15: Resetting accountProgram No. 15 is used to reset all accounts or to reset any desired i

43GENERAL INFORMATIONPOWER SAVE MODESThe copier has two power save modes to reduce overall power consumptionthereby reduce the cost of operation.

44GENERAL INFORMATIONSetting the power save modesThe time that elapses before the copier enters a power save mode after anyoperation is made can be se

45GENERAL INFORMATIONUSER MAINTENANCEProper care is essential for clean, sharp copies. Please take a few minutes toregularly clean your copier.Origina

46GENERAL INFORMATIONProblem Solution●Copier plugged in?●Power switch ON?●Copy density properly adjusted?●Is the original placed face down?●Paper to

47GENERAL INFORMATIONProblem Solution●Original table or platen coverdirty?●Original smudged or blotchy?●Is the indicator on?●Is the COPY indicator

3GETTING STARTEDMAIN FEATURESq High-speed laser copying●First-copy time is only 7.2 seconds (except in a power save mode or immediately after power on

48GENERAL INFORMATIONThe TD cartridge is not installed. Install theTD cartridge.Side cover(s) is open.Close the front and side covers securely.The TD

49GENERAL INFORMATIONSUPPLIESTypes and sizes of copy paperSize Weight Capacity (80 g/m2Special paperpaper)Paper tray A5* to A3 56 to 80 g/m2250 sheets

50GENERAL INFORMATIONSUPPLIESGenuine supplies statementStandard supplies for this copier that are to be replaced by the user are copypaper, TD cartrid

51GENERAL INFORMATIONType Digital copying machine, desktopCopy system Dry, electrostatic transferOriginals Sheets, bound documentsOriginal sizes Max.

52GENERAL INFORMATIONSPECIFICATIONSSpecificationsOverall dimensions 590 mm (W) x 531 mm (D)(with bypass tray folded)Weight Approx. 32 kgTD and drum ca

53OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTOPTIONALEQUIPMENTCONTENTSPage●SYSTEM CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54●SINGLE PASS FEEDER (A

54OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSYSTEM CONFIGURATIONA number of options are available for the copier which allow you to configurea copier system to meet your

55OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2)The single pass feeder (SPF) holds up to 30 originals for automatic feeding.Single pass feeder (AR-SP2)

56OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2)Using the SPF●Be sure to remove any staples or paper clips from theoriginals.●Damaged or crumpl

57OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2)Misfeed removalLocation ALocation BLocation CSingle pass feeder (AR-SP2)If an original misfeed occurs i

4GETTING STARTEDPART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSOverall layoutq Platen coverPlace the original on the original table and close theplaten cover before copyi

58OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTElectronic sorting kit (AR-EB3)Original PaperCopyRotation copyingIf user program No. 7 is set, the image of the original will rota

59OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSort/groupIf an optional electronic sorting kit is installed, the copier will have twosorter modes for different copyi

60OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTCopying in the sort modeWhen copying in the sort mode, the original image will be stored in the copiermemory each time an original

61OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT4 in 1 copying2 in 1 copyingPattern PatternPattern Pattern Pattern PatternPattern PatternThe 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 feature is used to c

62OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT4Enter the desired pattern number using a numeric key.●The entered number will blink in the copy quantity display. For layoutpatte

63OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTEraseThis copier has an edge erase mode and a centre erase mode.●Edge erase can be used to eliminate shadow lines around the edges

64OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT4Set the number of copies.5Press the START key.ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT (AR-EB3)Electronic sorting kit (AR-EB3)

65OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTMargin shiftThe MARGIN SHIFT feature automatically shifts the text or image to theright to increase the left margin by approximate

66OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTLoading copy paperThe method of loading copy paper for the paper trays of these paper feed unitsis the same as for the paper tray

67OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTMisfeed removalThe copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The misfeed ( ) indicator andthe red indicator which indicates the pape

5GETTING STARTEDPART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS!5 Drum cartridge handle Hold to pull out the drum cartridge.!6 Drum cartridgeCopy images are formed on

68OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpecificationsCopy paper size A4 to A3Paper weight 56 to 80 g/m2Paper capacity One paper tray with capacity for 250 sheets of pape

69APPENDIXTRANSFER CHARGER CLEANINGIf copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty.Clean the charger using the followin

70APPENDIXDRUM CARTRIDGE LIFETo find out how many more copies can be made before the 30,000 mark isreached, follow the procedure described below.1Pres

71APPENDIX2250-sheet paper feed unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 662 in 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

72APPENDIXSSingle pass feeder (SPF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

73APPENDIXS H A R P Date Issued:Nov. 1, 1998MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETMSDS No. F-00841Section 1. Product IdentificationProduct:AR-200DC/AR-200LT (Blac

74APPENDIXSection 6. Physical Chemical CharacteristicsBoiling / Melting Point: Not applicable Specific Gravity: 1.1Vapor Pressure: Not applicable Solu

75APPENDIXS H A R PDate Issued :Nov. 1, 1998MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETMSDS No. F-30841Section 1. Product IdentificationProductAR-200DC/AR-200LD (Black

76APPENDIXSection 6. Physical Chemical CharacteristicsBoiling / Melting Point: Not applicable Specific Gravity: about 7.3Vapor Pressure: Not applicabl

6GETTING STARTEDOperationpanelPART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSq INTERRUPT key and indicator (p. 25)Interrupts a copy run.w Copy quantity displayDisplays the s

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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 no

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7GETTING STARTEDPART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSPress and hold down the key. 12,345 sheets output1st display2nd displayNote: A3 size copies are counted as two