MODEL
AR-156
DIGITAL LASER COPIER
OPERATION MANUAL
Page
• GETTING STARTED
• MAKING COPIES
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• SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
• SUPPLIES AND
USER MAINTENANCE
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27
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40
• COPIER TROUBLE?
• APPENDIX
• OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
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.
Do not switch the copier rapidly on and off.After turning the copier off, wait 10
to 15 seconds before turning it back on.
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Copier power must be turned off before installing any supplies.
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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, for consecutive
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 radiation, 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 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.
The copier’s exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. Do not bypass
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any safety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into switch slots.
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MAIN FEATURES
High-speed laser copying
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Since warm-up time is zero, copying can be started immediately after the power switch is
turned on.
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First-copy time is only 9.6 seconds (normal mode).
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Copying speed is 15 copies/min., which adapts to business use, allowing improvement
of working efficiency.
High-quality digital image
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High-quality image copying at 600 dpi can be 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.
Substantial copying functions
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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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Automatic document feeding through the reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) can be
performed.
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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’s needs.
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Automatic two-sided copying can be performed.
Scan once/ Print many
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This copier is equipped with a 1-page memory buffer. This Memory allows the
copier to scan an original once only and make up to 99 copies. This feature allows for
improved workflow, reduced operating noise from the copier and reduced wear and tear
on the scanning mechanism.This feature provides for a higher reliability.
Printer feature
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This copier can be used as a laser printer by installing an optional printer expansion kit.
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.
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OPERATION PANEL
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ON LINE indicator
Original to copy key and indicators
: Two-sided copies from one-
sided originals.
Lights up when the machine is used as a
printer. To use the copier as a printer, an
optional printer expansion kit is needed.
Turn on Long Edge or Turn on
Short Edge can be selected.
: Two-sided copies from two-
sided originals. (Can be
selected only when the RSPF
is used.)
: One-sided copies from two-
sided originals. (Can be
selected only when the RSPF
is used.)
ON LINE key
Changes between the on-line and off-line
modes when the PCL expansion kit has been
installed and a PCL printer is used.
Changes modes from the off-line to on-line
when the GDI expansion kit has been installed
and a GDI printer is used.
DATA indicator
Indicates that the printer is receiving or
processing print data. To use the copier as a
printer, an optional PCL expansion kit is
needed.
Exposure mode selector key and indicators
Use to sequentially select the exposure
modes: AUTO, MANUAL or PHOTO. Selected
mode is shown by a lit indicator. (p. 16)
Power save indicator
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.16)
Use to start and terminate user program
setting. (p. 21)
Lights up when the copier is in a power save
mode. (p. 20, 21)
Tray select key
Use to select a paper feed station (paper tray
or bypass tray). (p. 19)
Paper feed location indicators
Light up to show the selected paper feed
station.
Alarm indicators
: Developer replacement required
indicator (p. 32)
: Misfeed indicator (p. 27)
: Toner cartridge replacement required
indicator (p. 23)
Zoom keys
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Use to select any reduction or enlargement
copy ratio from 50 to 200% in 1% increments.
(p. 17)
: Maintenance indicator (p. 32)
Copy quantity keys
RSPF indicator (p. 13)
RSPF misfeed indicator (p. 30)
Copy ratio selector key and copy ratio
indicators
Use to sequentially select preset reduction/
enlargement copy ratios.
Selected copy ratio is shown by a lit indicator.
(p. 17)
Zoom indicator (p. 17)
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Use to select the desired copy quantity (1 to
99). (p. 15)
Use to make user program entries. (p. 21)
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Clear key
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Press to clear the display, or press during a
copy run to terminate copying. (p. 15)
Press and hold down during standby to
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display the total number of copies made to
date. (p. 22)
Copy ratio display (%) key (p. 17)
Display
Displays the specified copy quantity, zoom
copy ratio, user program code, and error
code.
Print key and ready indicator
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Copying is possible when the indicator is on.
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Use to set a user program.
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LOADING COPY PAPER
Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it stops.
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Adjust the paper guides on the paper tray to the copy paper width and length.
Squeeze the lever of paper guide
paper.
and slide the guide to match with the width of the
Move paper guide
to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray.
Paper guide B
Paper guide A
Fan the copy paper and insert it into the tray.Make sure the edges go under the corner
hooks.
Do not load paper above the maximum height line (
will cause a paper misfeed.
). Exceeding the line
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LOADING COPY PAPER
Gently push the paper tray back into the copier.
After loading copy paper, to cancel the blinking “P” without restarting copying,
press the clear ( ) key. The “P” in the display will go out and the ready (
)
indicator will light up.
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MAKING COPIES
This chapter describes basic copying functions and some other copying functions using the
bypass tray.
NORMAL COPYING
This copier has two document input stations -reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) for automatic
document feeding and an original table for manual handling of documents.The RSPF is designed
to hold up to 30 originals measuring from 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 10" x 14" and weighing from 14 to 23
lbs.
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When copying from the RSPF, two-side originals can be copied automatically without having to
manually turn them over.
Automatic two-sided copying can also be performed with this copier. When copying from one-
sided originals to two-sided copies, copying orientation can be selected betweenTurn on Long
Edge and Turn on Short Edge.
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A A
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Turn on Long Edge
Turn on Short Edge
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When making two-sided copies from the original table, the copy paper size
must be letter. When making two-sided copies from the RSPF, letter, legal,
and invoice sizes can be used. Non-standard size paper cannot be used.
When making two-sided copies from the RSPF, a multiple number of copies
cannot be set.
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When making two-sided copies, the bypass tray cannot be used.
When using two-sided invoice size originals from the RSPF, be sure to place
them in the landscape orientation. Otherwise, an original misfeed will occur.
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 8-1/2" x 11" size, pull out the
paper output tray extension. If you use another tray, use the tray select (
) key to
select the desired tray.
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NORMAL COPYING
Turn the power switch on.
The ready (
) indicator will light up.
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The copier will enter a power save mode once the set time has elapsed without
any copier operation after the last copy of a run is made or power is turned
on.
The settings of the power save modes can be modified. See page 21, USER
PROGRAMS.
The copier will return to the initial settings a preset amount of time after the
last copy is made.The preset amount of time (auto clear time) can be changed.
See page 21, USER PROGRAMS.
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Place the original(s) face up in the document feeder tray or face down on the original
table.
A. When using the RSPF:
(1) Make sure that no original is left on the original table.
(2) Adjust the original guides to the size of originals.
(3) Set the originals face up in the document feeder tray.
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Before feeding originals in the document feeder tray, be sure to remove any
staples or paper clips from them.
Before placing curled or wavy originals into the document feeding tray, be
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sure to flatten them. If not, original misfeeds may result.
The RSPF ( ) indicator on the operation panel will light up. If this indicator
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does not light up, the originals are not properly set or the RSPF is not properly
closed.
Badly damaged originals may misfeed in the RSPF. It is recommended that
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such originals be copied from the original table.
Special originals such as transparency film should not be fed through the
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RSPF, but should be placed directly on the original table.
Image loss (max. 5/32" (4mm)) can occur at the leading and trailing edges of
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the copies. Also image loss (max. 11/64" (4.5mm) in total) can occur along
the other edges of the copies. It can be 15/64" (6mm) (max.) at the trailing
edge of the second copy of two-sided copying.
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NORMAL COPYING
Original face up
B. When using the original table:
(1) Open the original cover.
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(2) Place an original face down on the original table.Align it with the original scale
and the centering ( ) mark. Close the original cover.
Original scale
mark
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.
A book, an original which has been
folded, or a crumpled original
Select the desired original to copy mode.
A. When copying in the one-sided to one-sided mode:
Ensure that no indicator is lit among the original to copy indicators.
B. When copying in a one-sided to two-sided mode:
Use the original to copy key to select the desired one-sided to two-sided copying
mode (Turn on Long Edge or Turn on Short Edge). See the illustrations on page
12.
C. When copying in the two-sided to two-sided mode:
Use the original to copy key to select the two-sided to two-sided copying mode.
The originals must be set in the RSPF before this mode can be set (step 3).
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NORMAL COPYING
D. When copying in the two-sided to one-sided mode:
Use the original to copy key to select the two-sided to one-sided copying mode.
The originals must have been set in the RSPF in step 3.
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B
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Ensure that the desired paper tray is selected.
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Paper sizes that can be used in the duplex copy mode are letter, legal, and
invoice. (When copying from the original table in the duplex copy mode, only
letter size paper can be used.)
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The bypass tray cannot be used in the duplex copy mode.
Set the number of copies using the two copy quantity (
,
) keys when copying
from the original table or copying in a 1-sided copy mode from the RSPF.
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Press the clear ( ) key to clear an entry if a mistake is made.
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A single copy can be made with the initial setting, i.e., when “0” is displayed.
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Press the right copy quantity key to set the units
digit from 0 to 9.This key will not change the tens
digit.
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Press the left copy quantity key to set the tens
digit from 1 to 9.
Tens digit
Units digit
) key.
Press the print (
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To display the number of copies made in a continuous run, press the left copy
quantity key.
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To stop copying in the middle of a run, press the clear ( ) key. Copying will
stop and the number in the display will be reset to “0”.
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NORMAL COPYING
When making two-sided copies from the original table, place the second original on
the original table and press the print (
) key.
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To cancel two-sided copying after scanning the first original, press the clear
(
) key.
Stream feeding mode
The stream feeding mode allows easy operation of continuous copying from the RSPF.
If the stream feeding mode has been enabled using user program No.4, the RSPF ( ) indicator
will blink approximately 5 seconds after the last original has been fed by the RSPF. While this
indicator is blinking, any new originals placed in the document feeder tray will be fed and copied
automatically.If the stream feeding mode has been disabled, the print (
) key must be pressed
each time the originals are set even immediately after completion of a copy run from the RSPF.
The default setting of the stream feeding mode is “ON”. See page 21, USER PROGRAMS.
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.
Set the original and check the copy paper size.
Press the exposure mode selector key to select the manual (
mode.
) mode or photo (
)
Use the light ( ) and dark ( ) keys to adjust the exposure level.
If exposure level 2 is selected, the two left-handmost indicators for that level will light
up simultaneously. Also, if level 4 is selected, the two right-handmost indicators for
that level will light up simultaneously.
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NORMAL COPYING
Set the number of copies using the copy quantity (
) key.
,
) keys and press the print
(
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REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM
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.
Set the original and check the copy paper size.
Use the copy ratio selector key and/or zoom (
ratio.
,
) keys to select the desired copy
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To verify a zoom setting without changing the zoom ratio, press and hold
down the copy ratio display (%) key.When the key is released, the display will
return to the copy quantity display.
To reset the ratio to 100%, press the copy ratio selector key repeatedly until
the 100% indicator lights up.
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To select a preset copy ratio:
To select a zoom ratio:
When a zoom ( or
the ZOOM indicator will light up and the
zoom ratio will be displayed in the display.
Preset reduction and enlargement ratios
are: 50%, 64%, 78%, 129%, and 200%
) key is pressed,
To decrease or increase the zoom ratio rapidly, press and hold down the
or
key. However, the value will stop at the preset reduction or enlargement
ratios.To move beyond these ratios, release the key and then press and hold it
down again.
Set the number of copies using the copy quantity (
) key.
,
) keys and press the print
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BYPASS FEED (including special paper)
The bypass tray can automatically feed up to 50 sheets of standard copy paper and can also
feed special papers such as transparency film and labels one sheet at a time. Copy paper
measuring from 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 14" and in the weight range of 14 to 34.5 lbs. can be
used in this tray. (For paper weighing from 28 to 34.5 lbs., 8-1/2" x 11" is the maximum size.)
Place the original(s) face up in the document feeder tray or face down on the original
table.
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The original image must be smaller than the paper or media for copying.
If the original image is bigger than the paper or media, this may cause smudges
on the edges of the copies.
Open the bypass tray and extend the tray.
To close the bypass tray, perform
step1 and then step 2 in the
illustration and push the round
projections at the right of the tray
until the tray clicks into place.
Set the paper guides to the copy paper width. Insert the copy paper (print face down)
all the way into the bypass tray.
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Paper must be fed narrow side into the feed slot.
Transparency film, labels, and other special purpose papers must be fed
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individually.
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When copying onto transparency film, remove each copy promptly. Do not let
copies stack up.
When loading an envelope, make sure that it is straight and flat.
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BYPASS FEED
Print face
Press the tray select (
) key to select the bypass tray. Set the number of copies if
using standard copy paper. Press the print (
) key.
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COPIER TROUBLE?
This chapter describes misfeed removal and troubleshooting.
MISFEED REMOVAL
When the misfeed ( ) indicator blinks or
blinks in the display, the copier will stop because
of a misfeed.
If a misfeed occurs when using the RSPF, a number may appear in the display after a minus
sign. This indicates the number of the originals that must be returned to the document feeder
tray after a misfeed. Return the required number of originals. Then this number will disappear
when copying is resumed or the clear ( ) key is pressed.
When the RSPF misfeeds an original sheet, the copier will stop and the RSPF misfeed ( )
indicator will blink, while the misfeed ( ) indicator will remain off. For a misfeed of originals in
the RSPF, see “D Misfeed in the RSPF” on page 30.
Ensure that the bypass tray is open and then open the side cover while pressing the
side cover open button.
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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. 28)
If paper is misfed here, proceed to
Misfeed in the fusing area . (p. 28)
“B
”
If the misfed paper is seen from
this side, proceed to
in the transport area
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C Misfeed
If paper is misfed here, proceed to
“A
”. (p. 29)
Misfeed in the paper feed area . (p. 28)
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MISFEED REMOVAL
A Misfeed in the paper feed area
Gently remove the misfed paper from the paper feed area as shown in the illustration.
When
blinks in the display and the misfed paper is not seen from the paper feed
area, pull out the paper tray and remove the misfed paper. If the paper cannot be
removed, proceed to “B Misfeed in the fusing area”.
The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch the fusing unit when removing misfed
paper. Doing so may cause a burn or other injury.
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Do not touch the photoconductive drum (green portion) when removing the
misfed paper.Doing so may damage the drum and cause smudges on copies.
If the paper has been fed through the bypass tray, do not remove the misfed
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paper through the bypass tray. Toner on the paper may stain the paper
transport area, resulting in smudges on copies.
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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
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. However, be sure to lower the lever by rotating it all the
way to the location where it will not rotate as shown in the right illustration.
Fusing unit release lever
Gently remove the misfed paper from under the fusing unit as shown in the illustration.
If the paper cannot be removed, proceed to “C Misfeed in the transport area”.
The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch the fusing unit when removing misfed
paper. Doing so may cause a burn or other injury.
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MISFEED REMOVAL
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Do not touch the photoconductive drum (green portion) when removing the
misfed paper.Doing so may damage the drum and cause smudges on copies.
Do not remove the misfed paper from above the fusing unit. Unfixed toner on
the paper may stain the paper transport area, resulting in smudges on copies.
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
Lower the fusing unit release lever by rotating it all the way as shown in the illustration.
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While you are lowering the fusing unit release lever, it will not move smoothly at
a location on the way. However, be sure to lower the lever by rotating it all the
way to the location where it will not rotate as shown in the right illustration.
Fusing unit release lever
Push gently on both sides of the front cover to open the cover.
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MISFEED REMOVAL
Rotate the feeding roller in the direction of the arrow and gently remove the misfed
paper from the exit area.
Feeding roller
Raise the fusing unit release lever, close the front cover 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.
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When closing the covers, be sure to close the front cover securely and then
close the side cover. If the covers are closed in the wrong order, the covers
may be damaged.
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D Misfeed in the RSPF
An original misfeed may occur at one of three locations: if the misfed original is seen from the
document feeder tray, (A) in the document feeder tray; if the misfed original is not seen from
the document feeder tray, (B) in the exit area or (C) under the feeding roller.Remove the misfed
original following the instructions for each location.
(A) Open the feeding roller cover and pull the original gently to the left and out from the
document feeder tray. Close the feeding roller cover. Open and close the original cover to
clear the RSPF misfeed ( ) indicator.
If the misfed original cannot be easily removed, proceed to (C).
Feeding roller cover
(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).
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MISFEED REMOVAL
Roller rotating knob
With the RSPF, pull out the reversing tray to remove the misfed original.
With the RSPF, after removing the misfed original from the exit area, be sure to
insert the reversing tray into the exit area until it locks in place.
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(C) If the original does not move easily into the exit area remove it in the direction of the arrow
while rotating the knob.
A number may appear in the display after a minus sign, indicating the number
of the originals that must be returned to the document feeder tray.
Clear the misfeed and return the required number of originals.Then press the
print (
) key to resume copying.
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DEVELOPER REQUIRED
When the
indicator lights up, the developer should be replaced.DEVELOPER
REPLACEMENT SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED SHARP SERVICE
TECHNICIAN. Contact University Copy Service at Ext. 3012 as soon as possible.
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
When
indicator lights up, service by an authorized SHARP service technician is required.
Contact University Copy Service at Ext. 3012 as soon as possible.
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AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT
The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs. This level is set for
copying from the original table and copying from the RSPF respectively.
When adjusting the automatic exposure level for copying from the RSPF, place an
original in the document feeder tray and make sure that the RSPF ( ) indicator lights
up.
When adjusting the level for copying from the original table, make sure that no original
is left in the document feeder tray.
Press the exposure mode selector key to select the photo ( ) mode.
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.
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Press the light ( ) or dark ( ) key to lighten or darken the automatic exposure
level as desired.
If exposure level 2 is selected, the two left-handmost indicators for that level will light
up simultaneously. Also, if level 4 is selected, the two right-handmost indicators for
that level will light up simultaneously.
Press the exposure selector key. The AUTO indicator will stop blinking and light up
steadily.
This automatic exposure level will remain in effect until you change it again by
this procedure.
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