Sharp Copier AR 153E N User Manual

AR-153E N  
AR-152E N  
AR-122E N  
DIGITAL LASER COPIER  
OPERATION MANUAL  
DIGITALER LASERKOPIERER  
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG  
COPIEUR LASER NUMERIQUE  
MODE D’EMPLOI  
COPIADORA LÁSER DIGITAL  
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES  
COPIATRICE LASER DIGITALE  
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI  
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
LASER KLASSE 1  
VAROITUS!  
LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN  
MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ  
KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA  
TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA  
KÄYTTÄJÄN  
LUKOAN 1 LASERLAITE  
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT  
TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1  
YLITTÄVÄLLE  
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE  
LASERSÄTEILYLLE.  
VARNING  
OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ  
ANNAT SÄTT ÄN I DENNA  
BRUKSANVISNING  
SPECIFICERATS, KAN  
ANVÄNDAREN UTSÄTTAS FÖR  
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING,  
SOM ÖVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN  
FÖR LASERKLASS 1.  
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES OG SIKKERHEDSLÅS BRYTES.  
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.  
CAUTION  
ADVERSEL UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.  
VARNING  
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.  
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND  
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAR ÄR  
URKOPPLADE. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.  
VORSICHT  
SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERERÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.  
Laserstrahl  
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER  
AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ  
VARO! LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.  
ADVARSEL  
UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGA UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
LASER KLASSE 1  
Caution  
Attention  
Vorsicht  
This product contains a low power laser  
device. To ensure continued safety do not  
remove any cover or attempt to gain access  
to the inside of the product. Refer all  
servicing to qualified personnel.  
Ce produit contient un dispositif émettant  
DiesesProduktistmiteinemNiederleistungs  
Laserabtaster ausgestattet. Aus Sicher-  
heitsgründen keine Abdeckung entfernen  
und nicht innenteile zu berühren versuchen.  
Warungsarbeiten dürfen nur von geschul-  
tem Fachpersonal durchgeführt werden.  
un laser à faible puissance. Pour assurer la  
sécurité, ne pas enlever le couvercle, ni  
accéder à l‘intérieur du produit. Pour toute  
réparation, s‘adresser  
qualifiée.  
à
une personne  
Precaución  
Attenzione  
Este producto viene provisto de un  
Questo prodotto contiene un dispositivo al  
laser bassa potenza. Per motivi di  
dispositivo laser de baja potencia. Para  
garantizar su seguridad en todo momento,  
no quite ninguna tapa ni intente acceder al  
interiordelaparato.Consulteconelpersonal  
técnico calificado cualquier problema de  
servicio.  
a
sicurezza non si deve smonare il mobile per  
l‘accesso all‘interno. Per qualsiasi  
riparazione  
qualificato.  
rivolgersi  
a
personale  
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CAUTIONS  
Caution label on the unit  
The label (  
) in the fusing area of the unit indicates the following:  
: Caution, risk of danger  
: Caution, hot surface  
Cautions on using  
Follow the cautions below when using this unit.  
Warning:  
• 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 unit rapidly on and off. After turning the unit off, wait 10 to 15 seconds  
before turning it back on.  
• Unit power must be turned off before installing any supplies.  
Caution:  
• Place the unit on a firm, level surface.  
• Do not install the unit in a humid or dusty location.  
• When the unit 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.  
• When moving the unit, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord  
from the outlet.  
• Do not cover the unit with a dust cover, cloth or plastic film while the power is on. Doing  
so may prevent heat radiation, damaging the unit.  
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified  
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.  
• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.  
Important points when selecting an installation site  
Do not install your unit in areas that are:  
• damp, humid, or very dusty  
• exposed to direct sunlight  
• poorly ventilated  
• subject to extreme temperature or humidity changes, e.g., near an air conditioner or  
heater.  
Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that meets the specified  
voltage and current requirements. Also make certain the outlet is properly grounded.  
Connect the unit to a power outlet which is not used for other electric  
appliances. If a lighting fixture is connected to the same outlet, the light  
may flicker.  
Be sure to allow the required space around the  
20cm  
machine for servicing and proper ventilation.  
10cm  
10cm  
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Cautions on handling  
Be careful in handling the unit as follows to maintain the performance of this unit.  
Do not drop the unit, subject it to shock or strike it against any object.  
Store spare toner cartridges in a cool dry place without removing from the  
package before use.  
• If they are exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat, poor copies may result.  
Do not touch the photoconductive drum (green portion).  
• Scratches or smudges on the drum will cause dirty copies.  
Cautions on laser  
Wave length  
Pulse times  
Output power  
770 nm 795 nm  
11.82 µs / 7 mm  
0.17 mW ± 0.01 mW  
Proper storage for supplies  
Store the supplies (paper and toner cartridges) in a location that is:  
• clean and dry  
• at a stable temperature  
• not exposed to direct sunlight.  
Store paper in the wrapper and lying flat.  
• Paper stored out of the wrapper or in packages standing on end may curl or get damp,  
resulting in paper misfeeds.  
Trademark acknowledgements  
• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and  
other countries.  
• IBM and PC/AT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.  
• Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.  
• All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.  
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SHARP has determined that  
this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy  
efficiency.  
In some areas, the "POWER" switch positions are marked "I" and "O" on the copier  
instead of "ON" and "OFF".  
The symbol "O" 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 "O" 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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CONTENTS  
1 INTRODUCTION  
6
TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT  
USING THE MANUAL ................... 4  
PART NAMES ............................... 5  
OPERATION PANEL..................... 6  
TROUBLESHOOTING.................29  
STATUS INDICATORS................30  
MISFEED REMOVAL ..................31  
DEVELOPER REQUIRED...........35  
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED.......35  
SCAN HEAD LOCKING SWITCH36  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2 LOADING PAPER  
PAPER........................................... 7  
LOADING THE PAPER TRAY....... 8  
BYPASS FEED (including special  
paper) .......................................... 10  
7
OPTIONAL EUIPMENT (AL-12PKM)  
SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP  
PERSONAL MFP SERIES...........37  
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE  
REQUIREMENTS........................38  
BEFORE INSTALLATION............38  
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE .........40  
INDICATORS ON THE  
OPERATION PANEL...................50  
USING THE PRINTER MODE.....51  
USING THE SCANNER MODE...53  
HOW TO USE THE ONLINE  
MANUAL......................................61  
USING OTHER INSTALLED  
DRIVERS.....................................63  
CONNECTING THE INTERFACE  
CABLE .........................................64  
3 MAKING COPIES  
COPY FLOW ............................... 13  
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD14  
ORIGINAL PLACEMENT............. 16  
SET THE COPY QUANTITY ....... 18  
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/  
PHOTO COPYING ......................18  
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/  
ZOOM.......................................... 20  
4 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS  
DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL  
FUNCTIONS................................ 21  
TONER SAVE MODE.................. 21  
USER PROGRAMS..................... 22  
DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF  
COPIES ....................................... 23  
8 OPTIONS FOR AR-153EN  
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION.......66  
SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP5).... 66  
250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT  
(AR-D16)......................................67  
5 MAINTENANCE  
TONER CARTRIDGE  
REPLACEMENT.......................... 24  
TONER CARTRIDGE LIFE ......... 26  
CLEANING THE UNIT................. 27  
9 APPENDIX  
SPECIFICATIONS.......................68  
ABOUT SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS... 71  
INDEX.................................................72  
SOFTWARE LICENSE.......................75  
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INTRODUCTION  
1
This chapter provides basic information for using the unit.  
USING THE MANUAL  
The operation manual contains explanations of how to operate the unit, important  
considerations, and maintenance procedures. To get the most out of the unit, please  
read the operation manual. Please keep the operation manuals in a suitable location  
that will allow for convenient future reference.  
Conventions used in the manual  
This operation manual explains the operation of the AR-series models. In cases  
where the operation is the same, AR-153EN is used. The differences between AR-  
122EN/AR-152EN and AR-153EN are shown below.  
AR-153EN  
AR-122EN/AR-152EN  
Copier with single bypass  
Copier with multi-bypass  
Printer *1  
Printer *1  
(AL-12PKM)  
(AL-12PKM)  
Scanner *1  
Scanner *1  
(AL-12PKM)  
(AL-12PKM)  
SPF *2  
(AR-SP5)  
250-sheet paper feed unit *3  
(AR-D16)  
:Standard functions and equipment  
:Optional functions and equipment  
*1 Can be used when the optional Printer/Scanner Expansion Kit (AL-12PKM) is installed.  
*2 The optional single pass feeder (AR-SP5) can be installed.  
*3 The optional 250-sheet paper feed unit (AR-D16) can be installed.  
• Some models may not be available in some countries.  
• This operation manual refers to the Single Pass Feeder as the "SPF".  
• In this manual, the following icons are used to provide the user with information  
pertinent to the use of the unit.  
Warns the user that injury may result if the contents of the warning  
are not properly followed.  
Cautions the user that damage to the unit or one of its components  
may result if the contents of the caution are not properly followed.  
Notes provide information relevant to the unit regarding  
specifications, functions, performance, operation and such, that  
may be useful to the user.  
Indicates a letter displayed in the display.  
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PART NAMES  
SPF as an option (AR-153EN)  
Original guide  
Original feeder tray  
Feeding roller  
cover  
1
Original exit area  
Original cover  
1
2
5
6
8
9
3
4
10  
11  
12  
Single bypass  
7
7
Paper tray 2  
as an option  
(AR-153EN)  
Multi-bypass  
tray (AR-153EN)  
13  
5
3
14  
15  
Photoconductive drum  
Toner cartridge  
Power switch  
10  
11  
12  
13  
Original table  
Operation panel  
Front cover  
Paper tray  
1
2
3
4
5
Handle  
Power cord socket  
Fusing unit release lever  
Transfer charger  
Charger cleaner  
14  
15  
Side cover  
Side cover open button  
Bypass paper guides  
Paper output tray  
6
7
8
9
Paper output tray extension  
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OPERATION PANEL  
AR-153E N  
ONLINE key and indicator (p.50)  
Can be used when the Printer/Scanner  
Expansion Kit (AL-12PKM) is installed.  
Power save indicator  
Lights up when the unit is in a power  
save mode. (p.21, p.22)  
Paper feed location indicators  
Light up to show the selected paper  
feed station.  
Tray select key (AR-153EN)  
Use to select a paper feed station (paper  
tray 1, paper tray 2 or multi-bypass tray)  
(p.20)  
ZOOM keys and indicator  
Use to select any reduction or  
enlargement copy ratio from 25% to  
400% in 1% increments. (p.20)  
Copy quantity keys  
10  
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.18)  
Light and dark keys and indicators  
Use to adjust the MANUAL or PHOTO  
exposure level. Selected exposure level  
is shown by a lit indicator. (p.18) Use to  
start and terminate user program  
setting. (p.22)  
1
2
3
11  
12  
13  
Alarm indicators  
Developer replacement required  
indicator (p.35)  
114  
125  
Misfeed indicator (p.31)  
Toner cartridge replacement  
required indicator (p.24)  
• Use to select the desired copy  
quantity (1 to 99). (p.18)  
• Use to make user program entries.  
(p.22)  
Maintenance indicator (p.35)  
SPF indicator (p.17) (AR-153EN)  
4
5
Can be used only when your unit has  
the SPF.  
SPF misfeed indicator (p.34)(AR-  
153EN)  
Clear key  
16  
147  
• Press to clear the display, or press  
during a copy run to terminate  
copying. (p.18)  
• Press and hold down during standby  
to display the total number of copies  
made to date. (p.23)  
Can be used only when your unit has  
the SPF.  
Copy ratio selector key and  
indicators  
Use to sequentially select preset  
reduction/enlargement copy ratios.  
Selected copy ratio is shown by a lit  
indicator. (p.20)  
6  
Start key and indicator  
• Copying is possible when the  
indicator is on.  
• Press to start copying.  
• Use to set a user program. (p.22)  
Copy ratio display (%) key (p.20)  
Display  
7  
8  
Displays the specified copy quantity,  
zoom copy ratio, user program code,  
and error code.  
SCANNER key and indicator  
(p.50, p.57)  
9  
Can be used when the Printer/Scanner  
Expansion Kit (AL-12PKM) is installed.  
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LOADING PAPER  
2
Follow the steps below to load paper into the tray.  
PAPER  
For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP.  
Type of paper  
Type of media  
Size  
Weight  
feeding  
2
2
Paper tray  
Standard paper  
A4  
A5  
56g/m to  
80g/m  
2
B5  
Letter  
Legal  
Invoice  
2
Singlebypass/ Standard paper and  
Multi-bypass thick paper  
tray  
A4  
A5  
A6  
52g/m to  
2
128g/m **  
B5  
B6  
Letter**  
Legal  
Invoice  
Special Transparency A4  
media film  
Letter  
Envelope*  
International DL  
International C5  
Commercial 10  
Monarch  
* Do not use non-standard envelopes, and envelopes that have metal clasps, plastic  
snappers, string closures, windows, linings, self-adhesive, patches or synthetic  
materials. Do not use envelopes that are filled with air or envelopes that have  
labels or stamps attached. These will cause physical damage to the unit.  
2
2
**For paper weighing from 104g/m to 128g/m , A4 is the maximum size that can be  
fed through the single bypass or through the multi-bypass tray.  
• Special papers such as transparency film, labels and envelope must be fed one  
sheet at a time through the single bypass or through the multi-bypass tray.  
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LOADING THE PAPER TRAY  
Raise the handle of the paper tray  
and pull the paper tray out until it  
stops.  
1
Adjust the paper guides on the paper tray to the copy paper  
2
width and length. Squeeze the lever of paper guide A and slide  
the guide to match with the width of the paper. Move paper  
guide B to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray.  
Paper  
Paper  
guide A  
guide B  
Fan the paper and insert it into the tray. Make sure the edges go  
under the corner hooks.  
3
Do not load paper above the maximum height line (  
the line will cause a paper misfeed.  
). Exceeding  
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Gently push the paper tray back into the unit.  
4
After loading paper, to cancel the blinking  
copying, press the clear ( ) key. The  
and the start ( ) indicator will light up.  
Be sure that paper is free of rips, dust, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges.  
without restarting  
in the display will go out  
Make sure all the paper in the stack is the same size and type.  
When loading paper, ensure there is no space between the paper and  
the guide, and check if the guide is not set too narrow causing the  
paper to bend. Loading paper in these ways will result in document  
skew or a paper jam.  
When not using the unit for an extended period, remove all paper from  
the paper tray and store it in a dry place. If paper is left in the unit for  
an extended period, the paper will absorb moisture from the air,  
resulting in paper jams.  
2
When adding new paper to the paper tray, remove the old paper already  
contained in the tray. Placing new paper on top of the paper already  
contained in the tray may result in feeding two sheets at one time.  
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BYPASS FEED (including special paper)  
The multi-bypass tray (AR-153EN) or the single bypass (AR-122EN/AR-152EN) can  
be used to feed standard paper, transparency film, labels, envelopes, and other  
special purpose paper. Paper measuring from A6 to A4 and in the weight range of 52  
2
2
to 128g/m can be used in this tray. (For paper weighing from 104 to 128g/m , A4 is  
the maximum size.)  
The multi-bypass tray (AR-153EN) can hold maximum of 50 sheets of  
paper. (Capacity will vary depending on the type of paper loaded.) The  
single bypass (AR-122EN/AR-152EN) can hold one sheet of paper.  
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.  
The multi-bypass tray (AR-153EN)  
Open the multi-bypass tray and extend the tray.  
1
To close the multi-  
bypass tray, perform  
Nota  
step 1 and then step  
2 in the illustration  
and push the round  
projections at the  
right of the tray until  
they click.  
Set the paper guides to the paper width. Insert the paper (print  
face down) all the way into the multi-bypass tray.  
2
Cara de impresión  
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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 individually.  
Nota  
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.  
Press the tray select (  
) key to select the multi-bypass tray.  
3
2
The single bypass (AR-122EN/AR-152EN)  
If you insert a sheet of paper into the single bypass when multiple copies  
have been set with the copy quantity setting (p.18), the copy quantity  
setting will change to "0" and only one copy will be made.  
Nota  
Select copy and print settings before you begin the copy job.  
1
For information on the copy settings, see "MAKING COPIES" (p.13)". For  
information on the print settings, see the online manual or the Help file for  
the printer driver, and then begin printing from the single bypass.  
Set the paper guides to the paper width. Insert a single sheet of  
copy or print paper (print face down) into the feed slot of the  
single bypass.  
2
Using copy mode  
When you insert the paper, the machine will automatically draw in the paper  
and begin copying.  
Using printer mode  
After  
appears in the display, wait until the Paper feed location indicator  
for the single bypass illuminates and insert the paper. The machine will  
automatically draw in the paper and begin printing.  
Print face  
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Note for loading envelopes  
• Envelopes must be fed narrow side into the feed slot one at a time.  
• Do not use non-standard envelopes, and envelopes that have metal clasps,  
plastic snappers, string closures, windows, linings, self-adhesive, patches or  
synthetic materials. Do not use envelopes that are filled with air or envelopes that  
have labels or stamps attached.  
• Envelopes of which the surface is not flat because of embossing may cause the  
copies/prints to become smudged.  
• Under high humidity and temperature conditions the glue flaps on some  
envelopes may become sticky and be sealed closed when copied/printed.  
• Use only envelopes which are flat and crisply folded. Curled or poorly formed  
envelopes may be poorly copied/printed or may cause misfeeds.  
• It is recommended that you perform a test copy before performing the actual  
copied/printed job.  
• Be sure to select either Com 10, DL, C5 or Monarch on the paper size setting of  
the printer driver. (For detailed information on printer driver, refer to the online  
manual.)  
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MAKING COPIES  
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This chapter explains basic and other copying functions.  
The unit is equipped with a one-page memory buffer. This memory allows the unit to  
scan an original once only and make up to 99 copies. This feature improves  
workflow, reduces operation noise from the copier, and provides higher reliability by  
reducing wear and tear on the scanning mechanism.  
If the unit does not function properly during use, or if a function cannot  
be used, see "TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT" (p.29).  
COPY FLOW  
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1
Make sure that paper has been loaded in the paper tray (p.8) or multi-  
bypass tray (p.10), and check the paper size (p.7).  
If paper is not loaded, see page 8. If you are using the single bypass, check  
the paper size and then proceed to the next step without loading paper.  
2 Turn on the unit (p.14).  
3
Place the original.  
If you are using the original table, see "Using the original table" (p.16).  
If you are using the SPF, see "Using the SPF" (p.17).  
When copying onto paper larger than A4, pull out the paper output tray  
extension.  
4
Select the copy settings.  
If you wish to copy using the initial settings (p.15), proceed to the next step.  
To set the number of copies, see page 18.  
To adjust the resolution and contrast settings, see page 18.  
To enlarge or reduce the copy, see page 20.  
AR-153EN model  
To change the tray used, see page 20.  
5 Start copying.  
Press the start (  
If you are using the single bypass  
) key.  
Do not press the start (  
sheet of paper into the single bypass.  
(Page 11)  
) key. Insert a  
Multiple copies are not possible  
using the single bypass.  
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Do not insert paper in the single bypass when a copy job from the paper  
tray is in progress. This will cause a misfeed.  
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD  
If you use the unit in a country other than the country where the unit was  
purchased, you will need to make sure that your local power supply is  
compatible with your model. If you plug the unit into an incompatible  
power supply, irreparable damage to the unit will result.  
Ensure that the power switch of  
1
the unit is in the OFF position.  
Insert the attached power cord  
into the power cord socket at the  
rear of the unit.  
Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest outlet.  
2
Only insert the power cord into a properly grounded wall socket.  
Do not use extension cords or power strips.  
Power on  
Ensure that the power switch of the unit is  
in the OFF position. Plug the other end of  
the power cord into the nearest outlet.  
Turn the power switch on the left side of  
the unit to the "ON" position. The start  
(
) indicator will light up and other  
indicators which show the initial settings  
of the operation panel will also light up to  
indicate the ready condition. For the initial  
settings, see the "Initial settings of  
operation panel" described on the next page.  
The unit will enter a power save mode once the set time has elapsed  
without any unit operation. The settings of the power save modes can  
be modified. See "USER PROGRAMS" (p.22).  
The unit will return to the initial settings a preset amount of time after  
the end of copy or scanning job. The preset amount of time (auto  
clear time) can be changed. See "USER PROGRAMS" (p.22).  
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About the scan head  
The scan head lamp remains on constantly when the unit is in the ready condition  
(when the start ( ) indicator is illuminated).  
The unit adjusts the scan head lamp periodically to maintain copying quality. At this  
time, the scan head moves automatically. This is normal and does not indicate unit  
trouble.  
Initial settings of operation panel  
When the unit power is on, the operation panel will revert to the initial settings when  
the time set with the "Auto clear time" setting (p.21) elapses after a copy or scanner  
job is finished, or when the clear (  
) key is pressed twice.  
The initial settings of the operation panel are shown below.  
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"0" is displayed in the display.  
When copying is begun in this state, the settings in the following table are used.  
Copy quantity  
Exposure adjustment  
Zoom  
1 copy  
AUTO  
100%  
Tray  
Paper tray 1  
Power off methods  
If not used for a certain period of time, the unit will automatically enter auto power  
shut-off mode (p.22) in order to minimise power consumption. In cases where the  
machine will not be used for a long time, turn off the power switch and remove the  
power cord from the outlet.  
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ORIGINAL PLACEMENT  
The original table can read up to A4 original.  
Image loss 4mm can occur at the leading and trailing edges of the  
copies. Also image loss 4.5mm in total can occur along the other  
edges of the copies.  
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.  
Open the original cover, and place the original.  
1
2
Place an original face down on the original table. Align it with  
the original scale and the centring ( ) mark. Gently close the  
original cover.  
Original scale  
mark  
Setting a large original  
The original cover can be removed to allow copying of bulky objects.  
Simply lift the original cover straight  
up.  
1
To reattach the original cover, reverse the above procedure.  
2
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Using the SPF  
The SPF is designed to hold up to 30 originals measuring from A5 to A4 and  
2
2
weighting from 52 to 90 g/m .weighting from 52 to 90 g/m .  
Before feeding originals in the original feeder tray, be sure to remove  
any staples or paper clips from them.  
Before placing curled or wavy originals into the original feeder tray, be  
sure to flatten them. If not, original misfeeds may result.  
The SPF (  
) indicator on the operation panel will light up. If this  
indicator does not light up, the originals are not properly set or the  
SPF is not properly closed.  
Badly damaged originals may misfeed in the SPF. It is recommended  
that such originals be copied from the original table.  
Special originals such as transparency film should not be fed through  
the SPF, but should be placed directly on the original table.  
Image loss (max. 4 mm) can occur at the leading and trailing edges of  
the copies. Also image loss (max. 4.5 mm in total) can occur along the  
other edges of the copies.  
3
To stop continuous copying using the SPF, press the clear (  
) key.  
Make sure that no original is left on the original table.  
1
2
Adjust the original guides to the size  
of originals.  
Set the originals face up in the  
original feeder tray.  
Original face up  
3
Stream feeding mode  
The stream feeding mode allows easy operation of continuous copying from the  
SPF. If the stream feeding mode has been enabled using user program No.4, the  
SPF (  
) indicator will blink approximately 5 seconds after the last original has  
been fed by the SPF. While this indicator is blinking, any new originals placed in the  
original feeder tray will be fed and copied automatically. If the stream feeding mode  
has been disabled, the start (  
) key must be pressed each time the originals are  
set even immediately after completion of a copy run from the SPF. The default  
setting of the stream feeding mode is "ON". See "USER PROGRAMS" (p.22).  
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SET THE COPY QUANTITY  
Set the number of copies using the two copy quantity (  
from the original table or from the SPF if installed.  
,
) keys when copying  
Press the clear (  
) key to clear an entry if a mistake is made.  
A single copy can be made with the initial setting, i.e., when "0" is  
displayed.  
• Press the right copy quantity key to set the unit digit  
from 0 to 9. This key will not change the tens digit.  
• Press the left copy quantity key to set the tens digit  
from 1 to 9.  
Tens digit Unit digit  
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING  
Exposure adjustment  
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 2 steps manually.  
The copy resolution used for AUTO and MANUAL (  
changed. (p.22)  
) mode can be  
Press the exposure mode selector key to  
1
2
select the MANUAL (  
PHOTO ( ) mode.  
) mode or  
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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Automatic exposure adjustment  
This automatic exposure level will remain in effect until you change it  
again by this procedure.  
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 SPF respectively.  
When adjusting the automatic exposure level for copying from  
1
the SPF, place an original in the original feeder tray and make  
sure that the SPF ( ) indicator lights up. When adjusting the  
level for copying from the original table, make sure that no  
original is left in the original feeder tray.  
Press the exposure mode selector key to  
2
3
select the PHOTO (  
) mode.  
Press and hold down the exposure mode  
selector key for approximately 5 seconds.  
3
4
The PHOTO (  
) indicator will go out and  
the AUTO indicator will begin to blink. One  
or two light and dark indicators  
corresponding to the automatic exposure  
level which has been selected will light up.  
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.  
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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 25% to 400% in 1% increments.  
Set the original and check the paper size.  
1
Use the copy ratio selector key and/or ZOOM (  
select the desired copy ratio.  
,
) keys to  
2
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.  
Set the reduction/enlargement ratio.  
3
To decrease or increase the zoom ratio rapidly, press and hold  
down the ZOOM (  
) 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.  
To select a preset copy ratio:  
Preset reduction and enlargement ratios are:  
25%, 70%, 86%, 141%, and 400%.  
A5  
A4  
141  
A4 B5  
A4  
86  
70  
A5  
To select a zoom ratio:  
When a ZOOM (  
or  
) key is pressed, the  
ZOOM indicator will light up and the zoom ratio will  
be displayed in the display.  
Selecting the tray  
Press the tray select ( ) key.  
Each time you press the tray select (  
) key, the  
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location indicated by the paper feed location  
indicator changes in the following order: paper tray  
1, paper tray 2 if installed, multi-bypass tray.  
A5  
A4  
141  
A4 B5  
A4  
86  
70  
A5  
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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS  
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This chapter describes the special functions of this unit. Use these functions as  
needed.  
DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS  
Toner save mode (page 21)  
Reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%.  
Power save modes (page 22)  
The unit has two power save modes of operation: preheat mode and auto power  
shut-off mode.  
Preheat mode  
When the unit enters the preheat mode, the power save ( ) indicator will light up  
and other indicators will remain on or off as before. In this condition, the fuser in  
the unit is maintained at a lower heat level, thereby saving power. To copy from  
the preheat mode, make desired copier selections and press the start ( ) key  
using the normal copying procedure.  
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Auto power shut-off mode  
When the unit enters the auto power shut-off mode, the power save ( ) indicator  
will light up and other indicators will go out. The auto power shut-off mode saves  
more power than the preheat mode but requires a longer time before starting  
copying. To copy from the auto power shut-off mode, press the start ( ) key.  
Then make desired copier selections and press the start ( ) key using the  
normal copying procedure.  
Auto clear (page 22)  
The unit returns to the initial settings a preset amount of time after the end of copy, or  
scanner job. This preset amount of time (auto clear time) can be changed.  
Resolution of AUTO & MANUAL mode (page 22)  
You can set the copy resolution used for AUTO and MANUAL (  
mode.  
) exposure  
TONER SAVE MODE  
Press the exposure mode selector key  
1
to select the MANUAL (  
) mode.  
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Press and hold down the exposure mode  
selector key for approximately 5 seconds.  
2
The MANUAL (  
and the PHOTO (  
) indicator will go out  
) indicator will begin  
to blink. The light and dark indicator  
marked "5" will light up, indicating the  
standard toner mode is active.  
To enter the toner save mode, press the  
3
4
light (  
) key. The light and dark  
indicator marked "1" will light up,  
indicating the toner save mode is  
selected.  
Press the exposure mode selector key. The PHOTO (  
)
indicator will stop blinking and will light up steadily. The light  
and dark indicator marked "3" will light up. The toner save  
mode is now active.  
To return to the standard mode, repeat the procedure but use the dark  
(
) key to select exposure level "5" in step 3.  
USER PROGRAMS  
The user programs allow the parameters of certain functions to be set, changed, or  
cancelled as desired.  
Setting the power save modes, auto clear time, stream  
feeding mode and resolution of AUTO & MANUAL mode  
Press and hold down the light (  
simultaneously for more than 5 seconds until all the alarm  
) and dark (  
) keys  
1
indicators (  
display.  
,
,
,
) blink and "  
" appears in the  
Use the left copy quantity (  
) key to select a user program  
2
number (1: auto clear time, 2: preheat mode, 3: auto power  
shut-off timer, 5: auto power shut-off mode 6: resolution of  
AUTO & MANUAL mode). The selected number will blink in the  
left side of the display.  
Press the start (  
steadily lit and the currently selected parameter number for the  
program will blink on the right side of the display.  
) key. The entered program number will be  
3
4
Select the desired parameter using the right copy quantity (  
key. The entered parameter number will blink on the right of the  
display.  
)
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Program  
No.  
Mode  
Parameters  
0
*3  
OFF, 1  
60sec., 4  
10sec., 2  
90sec., 5  
30sec.  
120sec.  
1
2
3
Auto clear time  
Preheat mode  
*0  
30sec., 1  
60sec., 2  
90sec.  
Auto power shut- off  
timer  
0
3
2min., *1  
30min., 4  
5min., 2  
60 min., 5  
15min.,  
120min.  
Stream feeding  
mode  
4
5
6
0
OFF, *1  
OFF, *1  
300dpi, 1  
ON  
Auto power shut- off  
mode  
0
ON  
Resolution of AUTO  
& MANUAL mode  
*0  
600dpi  
* Factory default settings are indicated with an asterisk (*).  
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Program No. 4 can be selected when your unit has the SPF.  
Press the start (  
will be steadily lit and the entered value will be stored.  
) key. The right-hand number in the display  
5
6
To change the setting or to set another mode, press the clear  
(
) key. The unit will return to step 2.  
Press the light (  
copy mode.  
) or dark (  
) key to return to the normal  
DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES  
Use the following procedure to display the total number of copies.  
1
Press and hold down the clear (  
) key for approximately 5  
seconds. The total number of copies will appear in two steps, each  
with three digits.  
Example: Total number of copies is 1,234.  
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MAINTENANCE  
5
This chapter describes how to replace the toner cartridge and how to clean unit.  
Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies.  
For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP Genuine  
Supplies which are designed, engineered, and tested to maximise the  
life and performance of SHARP copiers. Look for the Genuine  
Supplies label on the toner package.  
TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT  
When the toner cartridge replacement required ( ) indicator lights up, replacement  
of the toner cartridge will be needed soon. Obtain a new cartridge. When the toner  
cartridge replacement required ( ) indicator blinks, the toner cartridge must be  
replaced before copying can be resumed. Replace the toner cartridge by following  
the procedure below.  
During long copy run of a dark original, the start (  
blink, the indicator light up, and the unit stop, even though toner is left.  
The unit will feed toner up to 2 minutes and then the start ( ) indicator  
) indicator may  
will light up. Press the start (  
) key to restart copying.  
Open the side cover while  
pressing the side cover open  
button.  
1
2
Push gently on both sides of  
the front cover to open the  
cover.  
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Gently pull the toner cartridge  
out while pressing the lock  
release lever.  
3
Toner cartridge lock  
release lever  
• After removing the toner cartridge, do not shake it or tap on it. Doing  
so may cause toner to leak from the cartridge. Put the old cartridge  
immediately in the bag contained in the box of the new cartridge.  
• Dispose of the old toner cartridge in accordance with local regulations.  
Remove the toner cartridge from the bag. Grasp the cartridge  
on both sides and shake it horizontally four or five times. After  
shaking the cartridge, remove the toner seal.  
4
4 or 5 times  
Shutter  
5
Toner seal  
Grasp the toner cartridge as shown in the illustration. Do not hold the  
cartridge by the shutter. Be sure to only shake the cartridge before the  
toner seal is removed.  
Gently insert the toner cartridge along  
the guides until it locks in place while  
pushing the lock release lever.  
Remove the tape from the shutter. Pull  
the shutter out of the toner cartridge  
as shown in the illustration. Discard  
the shutter.  
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Close the front cover and  
then the side cover by  
pressing the round  
6
projections near the side  
cover open button. The  
indicator (  
the start (  
light up.  
) will go out and  
) indicator will  
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.  
Even after a new toner cartridge is installed, the start (  
) indicator  
may not light up, indicating copying cannot be restarted (toner is not  
sufficiently fed). In this case, open and close the side cover. The  
copier will feed toner again approximately 2 minutes and then  
copying can be restarted.  
TONER CARTRIDGE LIFE  
To find out the approximate quantity of toner remaining, follow the procedure  
described below.  
Press and hold down the light (  
simultaneously for more than 5 seconds until all the alarm  
) and dark (  
) keys  
1
2
indicators (  
display.  
,
,
,
) blink and "  
" appears in the  
Press and hold down the copy ratio display (%) key for more thn  
5 seconds.  
The approximate quantity of toner remaining will be indicated in the display  
as a percentage ("100", "75", "50", "25" or "10" is displayed). When the  
percentage is less than 10%, (  
) will be displayed.  
Press the light (  
All alarm indicators wil go out.  
) or dark (  
) key.  
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CLEANING THE UNIT  
Proper care is essential in order to get clean, sharp copies. Be sure to take a few  
minutes to regularly clean the unit.  
• Before cleaning, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the  
power cord from the outlet.  
• Do not use thinner, benzene or other volatile cleaning agents. Doing  
so may cause deformation, discoloration, deterioration or malfunction.  
Cabinet  
Wipe the cabinet with a soft, clean cloth.  
Original table and the back side of the original cover and  
SPF (if installed)  
Stains on the glass, scanning window, cover or SPF roller will also be copied. Wipe  
the glass, scanning window, cover or SPF roller with a soft, clean cloth. If necessary,  
dampen the cloth with a glass cleaner.  
Original table/scanning window  
Original cover/SPF  
SPF roller  
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Scanning window  
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Transfer charger  
If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty. Clean  
the charger using the following procedure.  
Turn the power switch off. (p.15)  
1
Open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button.  
2
Take the charger cleaner out by holding the tab. Set the charger  
3
cleaner onto the right end of the transfer charger, gently slide  
the cleaner to 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.  
Return the charger cleaner  
4
to its original position.  
Close the side cover by  
pressing the round  
projections near the side  
cover open button.  
Turn the power switch on. (p.14)  
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT  
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This chapter describes misfeed removal and troubleshooting.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
If any problem occurs, check the list below before contacting your authorised service  
representative.  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Unit plugged in?  
Power switch on?  
Solution  
Plug the unit into a grounded outlet.  
Turn the power switch on.  
Page  
14  
14  
Unit does not  
operate.  
Side cover closed securely? Gently close the side cover.  
26  
Gently close the front cover and then  
close the side cover.  
Front cover closed?  
26  
Is the original placed face  
Place the original face down on the  
down on the original table  
Blank copies  
16  
original table or face up un the SPF.  
or face up un the SPF?  
Is original image too dark or  
Adjust the exposure manually.  
too light?  
18  
19  
18  
27  
Copies are too  
Is the unit in the automatic  
dark or too light. exposure mode?  
Adjust the automatic exposure level.  
Is the unit in the photo  
exposure mode?  
Original table or original  
cover dirty?  
Cancel the photo exposure mode.  
Clean regularly.  
Dust, dirt,  
smudges appear  
Original smudged or  
on copies.  
Use a clean original.  
blotchy?  
Striped copies  
Is transfer charger clean? Clean the transfer charger.  
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Use standard paper. If using special  
Non-standard paper used? papers, feed the paper through the  
single bypass.  
7
6
Store paper flat in the wrapper in a  
Paper curled or damp?  
dry location.  
31  
8
Paper misfeeds  
frequently.  
Pieces of paper inside unit? Remove all pieces of misfed paper.  
Paper guides in the paper Set the guides properly depending on  
tray not set properly?  
the paper size.  
Too much paper in the  
paper tray or multi-bypass  
tray ?  
Remove excessive paper from the  
tray.  
8
7
Is the paper too heavy?  
Use paper within the specified range.  
Replace with dry paper. If the unit is  
not used for long time, remove the  
paper from the paper tray and store it  
in its wrapper in a dry location.  
Images rub off the  
copy easily.  
Paper damp?  
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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  
Cause and remedy  
Page  
Developer  
Steadily Developer is required. contact your authorised  
replacement  
35  
lit  
service representative.  
required indicator  
Steadily Replacement of Toner cartridge will be needed  
24  
24  
Toner cartridge  
replacement  
required indicator  
lit  
soon. Prepare a new cartridge. (AR-152T)  
Toner cartridge must be replaced. Replace it  
with a new one. (AR-152T)  
Blinking  
A misfeed has occurred. Remove the misfed  
paper referring to the description of "MISFEED  
REMOVAL".  
31  
Misfeed indicator  
Blinking  
The lower side cover may be open. If so, close it. 34  
Maintenance  
indicator  
Steadily Service by an authorised SHARP service  
35  
lit  
technician is required.  
An original misfeed has occurred in the SPF.  
SPF misfeed  
indicator  
Blinking Remove the misfed originals referring to the  
description of "E: Misfeed in the SPF (AR-153EN)".  
34  
21  
21  
The unit is in the preheat mode. Press any key to  
cancel the preheat mode.  
The unit is in the auto power shut-off mode.  
Press the start ( ) key to cancel the auto power  
shut-off mode.  
Power save indicator is  
steadily lit.  
The paper tray indicator is  
blinking.  
The paper tray is not installed properly. Push the  
tray into the unit securely.  
The toner cartridge is not installed. Check if the  
cartridge is installed. If "CH" is blinking even if a  
cartridge is installed properly, contact your  
SHARP service centre immediately.  
"CH" is blinking in the  
display.  
Side cover is open. Close the side cover  
securely by pressing the round projections near  
the side cover open button.  
The paper tray or multi-bypass tray is empty.  
Load paper.  
"CH" is steadily lit in the  
display.  
8
A misfeed has occurred in the paper tray, single  
"P" is blinking in the display. bypass or multi-bypass tray. Remove the misfed  
paper.  
31  
Paper tray is not securely installed. Push the tray  
in securely.  
The scan head locking switch is locked. Unlock  
A letter and a number appear  
the scan head locking switch and turn the power  
alternately.  
36  
switch off/on.  
The unit will not function. Turn the power switch  
off and then switch it on, and if there is again an  
A letter and a number appear  
error, remove the power cord from the outlet,  
alternately.  
and contact your authorized service  
representative.  
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MISFEED REMOVAL  
When the misfeed (  
) indicator blinks or  
blinks in the display, the unit will  
stop because of a misfeed. If a misfeed occurs when using the SPF, a number may  
appear in the display after a minus sign. This indicates the number of the originals  
that must be returned to the original 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 SPF misfeeds an original sheet, the unit will  
) indicator will blink, while the misfeed ( ) indicator  
stop and the SPF misfeed (  
will remain off. For a misfeed of originals in the SPF, see "E: Misfeed in the SPF (AR-  
153EN)" (p.34).  
If the unit is turned on with the lower side cover open, the misfeed (  
indicator will blink. In this case, close the lower side cover. The misfeed  
) indicator will go out.  
)
(
Open the multi-bypass tray (AR-153EN), and side cover, in that  
order.  
To open the multi-bypass tray, see "The multi-bypass tray (AR-153EN)"  
(p.10). To open the side cover, see "TONER CARTRIDGE  
REPLACEMENT" (p.24).  
1
2
Check the misfeed location. Remove the misfed paper  
following the instructions for each location in the illustration  
below. If the misfeed (  
) indicator blinks, proceed to "A:  
Misfeed in the paper feed area" (p.32).  
AR-153EN  
If the misfed paper is seen from  
this side, proceed to "C: Misfeed  
in the transport area". (p.33)  
If paper is misfed here, proceed to "B:  
Misfeed in the fusing area". (p.32)  
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If paper is misfed here, proceed  
to "D: Misfeed in the lower  
paper feed area". (p.34)  
If paper is misfed here, proceed to "A:  
Misfeed in the paper feed area". (p.32)  
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A: Misfeed in the paper feed area  
Gently remove the misfed paper from the paper feed area as  
1
shown in the illustration. When the misfeed ( ) indicator  
blinks, 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.  
Do not touch the photoconductive drum (green portion) when  
removing the misfed paper. Doing so may cause smudges on  
copies.  
Close the side cover by pressing the round projections near  
the side cover open button. The misfeed ( ) indicator will go  
2
out and the start (  
) indicator will light up.  
B: Misfeed in the fusing area  
Lower the fusing unit release  
lever.  
1
Fusing unit release lever  
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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".  
2
The fusing unit is hot. Do not  
touch the fusing unit when  
removing misfed paper. Doing  
so may cause a burn or other  
injury.  
• Do not touch the photoconductive drum (green portion) when  
removing the misfed paper. Doing so may 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 start  
3
(
) indicator will light up.  
C: Misfeed in the transport area  
Lower the fusing unit release lever.  
1
6
See "B: Misfeed in the fusing area" (p.32).  
Open the front cover.  
2
To open the front cover, see "TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT"  
(p.24).  
Rotate the feeding roller in  
3
the direction of the arrow  
and gently remove the  
misfed paper from the exit  
area.  
Feeding roller  
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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  
4
5
go out and the start (  
) indicator will light up.  
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 light up.  
) indicator will go out and the start (  
)
D: Misfeed in the lower paper feed area (AR-153EN)  
Open the lower side cover  
1
(under the manual tray) and  
remove the misfed paper. If  
blinks and the misfed  
paper is not seen from the  
area of the lower side cover,  
pull out the lower paper tray  
and remove the misfed  
paper. Then close the lower  
paper tray.  
Close the lower side cover.  
2
Close the side cover by pressing the round projections near  
3
the side cover open button. The misfeed (  
out and the start ( ) indicator will light up.  
) indicator will go  
E: Misfeed in the SPF (AR-153EN)  
An original misfeed may occur at one of three locations: if the misfed original is seen  
from the original feeder tray, (A) in the original feeder tray; if the misfed original is not  
seen from the original 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 original feeder tray. Close the feeding roller cover. Open and close  
the original cover to clear the SPF misfeed (  
) indicator. If the misfed  
original cannot be easily removed, proceed to (C).  
Feeding roller cover  
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(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).  
Roller rotating knob  
(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 original feeder tray.  
6
Open and close the SPF to clear the SPF misfeed (  
then clear the misfeed and return the required number of originals. Then  
press the start ( ) key to resume copying.  
) indicator and  
DEVELOPER REQUIRED  
When the developer replacement required (  
) indicator lights up, the developer  
should be replaced. DEVELOPER REPLACEMENT SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY  
AN AUTORIZED SHARP SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Contact your service centre as  
soon as possible.  
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED  
When maintenance (  
) indicator lights up, service by an authorised SHARP  
service technician is required. Contact your service centre as soon as possible.  
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SCAN HEAD LOCKING SWITCH  
The scan head locking switch is under the original table. If the switch is locked (  
),  
the unit will not operate. Unlock the switch (  
) as shown below.  
Grasp here and turn in  
the direction of the arrow.  
Lock  
Unlock  
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (AL-12PKM)  
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The procedure for installing the software for the optional Printer/Scanner Expansion  
Kit (AL-12PKM) and the operation of the printer/scanner is explained here.  
Information on how to use the online manual is also provided. For the procedure for  
installing the AL-12PKM, see the setup guide that accompanies the AL-12PKM.  
Illustrations of driver screens and other computer screens show the screens that  
appear in Windows XP Home Edition. Some of the names that appear in these  
illustrations may differ slightly from the screens that appear in other operating  
systems.  
The following term is used in this chapter.  
CD-ROM  
Means the supplied CD-ROM with the SHARP Personal MFP series software.  
The screens shown in this manual are the screens that appear when  
"English (United Kingdom)" is selected for the language during installa-  
tion. These screens may be slightly different that the screens that  
appear when "English (United States)" is selected.  
SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP PERSONAL MFP  
SERIES  
The supplied CD-ROM includes software for this unit.  
MFP driver  
Scanner driver  
Permits you to operate scanning function of this unit with TWAIN-compliant and  
WIA-compliant application.  
Printer driver  
Enables you to use the printer function of this unit with your computer.  
Print Status Window  
The print state and information on current printing are displayed on the status  
monitor window.  
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Sharpdesk  
An integrated software environment that makes it easy to manage document and  
image files and launch applications.  
Button Manager  
Button Manager enabling the SCANNER (  
) key located on the unit.  
The scanning feature is only available with Windows 98/Me/2000/XP  
using a USB connection. For users running Windows 95/NT 4.0 or using  
a parallel connection, only printing is available.  
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HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS  
Check the following hardware and software requirements in order to install the software.  
Computer type  
IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a  
USB1.1* or bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE 1284)  
1
2
Operating system* Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT  
3
Workstation 4.0 (ServicePack 5 or later)* , Windows 2000  
3
Professional, Windows XP Professional* , Windows XP  
3
Home Edition*  
Display  
800 x 600dots (SVGA) display with 256 colours (or better)  
Hard disk free space 150MB or more  
Other requirement An environment on which any of the operating systems listed  
for hardware  
above can fully operate  
1
* Compatible with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP  
Professional or Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled model with USB interface  
equipped as standard.  
2
* Printing is unavailable in MS-DOS mode.  
3
* The administrator's authorisation is required to install this software using this installer.  
BEFORE INSTALLATION  
The following table shows the drivers and software that can be installed for each  
version of Windows and interface connection method.  
MFP Driver  
Button  
Manager  
Printer driver/  
Print Status  
Window  
Sharpdesk  
Scanner driver  
Users of Windows  
98/Me/2000/XP who  
will use the USB  
interface connection  
Users of Windows  
98/Me/2000/XP who  
will use the parallel  
interface connection  
Windows 95/NT 4.0  
users  
Available  
Available  
Available  
1
Available*  
Not  
Available  
2
Not Available  
Available*  
1
* When the unit is connected through the parallel port, the Print Status Window can only  
be used when the parallel port is set to ECP mode. To set the parallel port mode, refer  
to your computer manual or ask the manufacturer of your computer.  
2
* Sharpdesk can be installed when using a parallel interface connection, however, the  
unit’s scanner function cannot be used.  
Is there another GDI printer driver or a Windows Printing System printer  
driver already installed? If installed, change the printer port setting. For  
the change of the printer port setting, see "USING OTHER INSTALLED  
DRIVERS" (p.63).  
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Flow of installation  
Refer to the following table and then begin installation.  
Operating  
system  
Interface  
Reference pages for how to install  
Installing onto Windows XP (USB/parallel interface)  
USB/  
Parallel (p.40)  
Windows XP  
USB  
Parallel  
USB  
Installing onto Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB interface) (p.44)  
Installing onto Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000  
(Parallel interface) (p.47)  
Installing onto Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB interface) (p.44)  
Installing onto Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000  
(Parallel interface) (p.47)  
Installing onto Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB interface) (p.44)  
Installing onto Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000  
(Parallel interface) (p.47)  
Windows 98  
Windows Me  
Windows 2000  
Parallel  
USB  
Parallel  
Windows 95/  
NT 4.0  
Installing onto Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000  
(Parallel interface) (p.47)  
Parallel  
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE  
The following term is used in this section.  
MFP  
Means the unit as a printer and scanner.  
For this description, it is assumed that the mouse is configured for  
right hand operation.  
To print or scan, the MFP must be in the online state.  
The scanner feature only works when using a USB interface cable.  
If any error message appears, solve the problem following the  
instructions on the screen. After your problem is solved, the installing  
procedure will be continued. Depending on your problem, you may  
have to exit the installer. In this case, click the "Cancel" button to exit  
the installer. After solving your problem, reinstall the software from the  
beginning.  
Installing onto Windows XP (USB/parallel interface)  
Before starting the installation, make sure the USB or parallel interface cable is not  
connected to the MFP.  
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.  
1
Click the "start" button, click "My Computer" ( ), and then  
double-click the CD-ROM ( ) icon.  
2
When any of "Found New Hardware Wizard" messages appear during  
the software installation, be sure to click the "Cancel" button.  
Double-click the "setup" ( ) icon.  
3
If the language selection screen appears after you double click the  
"setup" icon, select the language you wish to use and click the "Next"  
button. (Normally, the correct language is selected automatically.)  
Select the software packages to be  
installed, and then click the "Next"  
button.  
4
The software packages with checkmark (  
on the list on the screen will be installed.  
)
Click the "Display README" button to show  
the information on the selected package.  
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If you are using the parallel interface connection, do not select the  
Button Manager checkbox because this feature is not supported with  
the parallel interface.  
If the following screen appears, click the "OK" button. Review the  
contents in "BEFORE INSTALLATION" (p.38), and then select only  
appropriate the software packages to be installed.  
Review the software packages to be  
installed on the screen, and then click  
the "Start" button.  
The software packages to be installed will be  
displayed on the screen. If inappropriate  
packages are displayed, click the "Back" button  
to select appropriate packages again.  
5
6
Copying files for MFP driver installation and parallel interface  
setup (This step will start if it was selected in step 4).  
After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the  
"Next" button.  
1
A dialog box appears asking you to verify that the USB or parallel  
interface cable is not connected to the MFP. Make sure that the  
interface cable is not connected and click the "Next" button.  
2
Click the "Next" button in the dialog box to  
install the MFP driver or Cancel to quit the  
installation.  
3
The setup program will start to copy the files.  
If the following screen appears while the files are  
being copied (the message may appear more  
than once), click "Continue Anyway".  
When the "The MFP driver installation is complete." dialog box  
appears, click the "OK" button.  
The Button Manager installer will start.  
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Begin installation of the Button Manager (This step will start if it  
was selected in step 4).  
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After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the  
"Next" button.  
1
Read the message in the "Please read the following information."  
window, and then click the "Next" button.  
2
When a message appears that lets you specify the location for the  
software to be installed, click the "Next" button.  
3
If the program displays "Do you want the Button Manager added to  
Windows Startup?", check "Yes" and click the "OK" button.  
The setup program will start to copy the files.  
4
Click the "Finish" button when the message informs you that  
setup is successful.  
The Sharpdesk installer will start.  
5
Begin installation of the Sharpdesk (This step will start if it was  
selected in step 4).  
8
9
After confirming the message in the "Welcome to Sharpdesk  
installation" window, click the "Next" button.  
1
Read the message in the "Information" window, and then click the  
"Next" button.  
2
When the "Choose Destination Location" window appears, click  
the "Next" button.  
3
When the "Select Program Folder" window appears, click the  
"Next" button.  
The setup program will start to copy the files.  
4
Click the "Finish" button when the message informs you that  
Setup is complete.  
5
Click the "Close" button when the  
message informs you that "Setup has  
finished". When the "Now connect the  
MFP interface cable to the PC" dialog  
box appears, click the "OK" button.  
After the installation, a message to  
restart your computer may be  
displayed. In this case, click the "Yes"  
button to restart your computer.  
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Make sure that the power of the MFP is turned on, and then  
connect the USB interface cable or parallel interface cable.  
Windows will detect the MFP and the Plug and Play screen will appear. If  
you are using Windows XP with the parallel interface, go to step 12.  
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11  
Begin installation of the scanner driver.  
"SHARP AR-xxxx" (where xxxx is the model name of your MFP)  
1
will appear in the "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog box.  
Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and  
click the "Next" button.  
The "Install hardware" dialog box will appear. Click the "Continue  
Anyway" button.  
2
When installation of the driver is completed, click the "Finish"  
button to finish the scanner driver installation.  
3
Begin installation of the printer driver.  
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"SHARP AR-xxxx" (where xxxx is the model name of your MFP)  
1
will appear in the "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog box.  
Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and  
click the "Next" button.  
The "Hardware Installation" dialog box will appear. Click the  
"Continue Anyway" button.  
2
When installation of the driver is completed, click the "Finish"  
3
button to finish the printer driver installation.  
You have completed the installation of all the software.  
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Installing onto Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB interface)  
Before starting the installation, make sure the USB interface cable is not connected  
to the MFP.  
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.  
1
Double-click "My Computer" ( ), and then double-click the  
CD-ROM ( ) icon.  
2
When any of "Hardware Found", or "Found New Hardware Wizard"  
messages appear during the software installation, be sure to click the  
"Cancel" button.  
Double-click the "setup" ( ) icon.  
3
If the language selection screen appears after you double click the  
"setup" icon, select the language you wish to use and click the "Next"  
button. (Normally, the correct language is selected automatically.)  
Select the software packages to be  
4
installed, and then click the "Next"  
button.  
The software packages with checkmark (  
)
on the list on the screen will be installed. Click  
the "Display README" button to show the  
information on the selected package.  
If the following screen appears, click the "OK" button. Review the  
contents in "BEFORE INSTALLATION" (p.38), and then select the  
appropriate driver software packages to be installed.  
Review the software packages to be installed on the screen,  
and then click the "Start" button.  
5
The software packages to be installed will be displayed on the screen. If  
inappropriate packages are displayed, click the "Back" button to select  
appropriate packages again.  
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Copying files for MFP driver installation.  
6
After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the  
"Next" button.  
1
A dialog box appears asking you to verify that the interface cable  
is not connected to the MFP. Make sure that the interface cable is  
not connected and click the "Next" button.  
2
Click the "Next" button in the dialog box  
3
showing the files to be copied for installation  
of the MFP driver.  
The setup program will start to copy the files.  
In Windows 2000, if the following screen appears  
while the files are being copied (the message  
may appear more than once), click "Yes" in  
Windows 2000.  
The following screen appears when all of the  
4
files for the USB interface connection have  
been copied. If you are not using a parallel  
interface cable for connection to the MFP,  
please click the "No" button.  
When the "The MFP driver installation is complete." dialog box  
appears, click the "OK" button.  
The Button Manager installer will start.  
5
Begin installation of the Button Manager (This step will start if it  
was selected in step 4).  
7
After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the  
"Next" button.  
1
Read the message in the "Please read the following information."  
window, and then click the "Next" button.  
2
When a message appears that lets you specify the location for the  
software to be installed, click the "Next" button.  
3
If the program displays "Do you want the Button Manager added to  
Windows Startup ?", check "Yes" and click the "OK" button.  
The setup program will start to copy the files.  
4
7
Click the "Finish" button when the message to inform you of the  
completion of the installation appears.  
The Sharpdesk installer will start.  
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Begin installation of the Sharpdesk (This step will start if it was  
selected in step 4).  
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After confirming the message in the "Welcome to Sharpdesk  
installation" window, click the "Next" button.  
1
Read the message in the "Information" window, and then click the  
"Next" button.  
2
When the "Choose Destination Location" window appears, click  
the "Next" button.  
3
When the "Select Program Folder" window appears, click the  
"Next" button.  
The setup program will start to copy the files.  
4
If the dialog box asking "This program is about  
to install Sharpdesk imaging, which does not  
support LZW compression." appears, answer  
the question to continue the Sharpdesk  
installation.  
Click the "Finish" button when the message  
to inform you of the completion of the installation appears.  
5
Click the "Close" button when the  
message to inform you of the  
completion of the installation appears.  
When the "Now connect the MFP  
interface cable to the PC." dialog box  
or "After Windows system restarts..."  
dialog box appears, click the "OK"  
button.  
9
After the installation, a message to  
restart your computer may be  
displayed. In this case, click the "Yes"  
button to restart your computer.  
Make sure that the power of the MFP is turned on, and then  
connect the USB interface cable. (p.64)  
10  
11  
Windows will detect the MFP and the Plug and Play screen will appear.  
Follow the instructions in the Plug and Play screen that  
appears in your version of Windows to begin the installation.  
You have completed the installation of the software.  
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Installing onto Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000  
(Parallel interface)  
Before starting the installation, make sure the USB or parallel interface cable is not  
connected to the MFP.  
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.  
1
Double-click "My Computer" ( ), and then double-click the  
CD-ROM ( ) icon.  
2
When any of "Hardware Found", or "Found New Hardware Wizard"  
messages appear during the software installation, be sure to click the  
"Cancel" button.  
Double-click the "setup" ( ) icon.  
3
If the language selection screen appears after you double click the  
"setup" icon, select the language you wish to use and click the "Next"  
button. (Normally, the correct language is selected automatically.)  
Select the software packages to be  
installed, and then click the "Next"  
button.  
4
The software packages with checkmark (  
on the list on the screen will be installed.  
)
Click the "Display README" button to show  
the information on the selected package.  
In Windows 95/NT 4.0, "Button  
Manager" does not appear. In  
Windows 98/Me/2000, do not select  
the "Button Manager" checkbox.  
because this is not supported when  
using the parallel interface.  
7
The next screen appears. Make sure that the parallel interface  
cable is not connected, and click "OK".  
5
6
Windows 95/NT 4.0  
Windows 98/Me/2000  
Check the contents of the package on the screen, and then  
click the "Start" button.  
The software packages to be installed will be displayed on the screen. If  
inappropriate packages are displayed, click the "Back" button to select only  
appropriate software packages.  
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Copying files for MFP driver installation and parallel interface  
setup (This step will start if it was selected in step 4).  
7
After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the  
"Next" button.  
1
A dialog box appears asking you to verify that the USB or parallel  
interface cable is not connected to the MFP. Make sure that the  
interface cable is not connected and click the "Next" button.  
2
Click the "Next" button in the dialog box to  
3
install the MFP driver or Cancel to quit the  
installation.  
The setup program will start to copy the files.  
In Windows 2000, if the following screen appears  
while the files are being copied (the message  
may appear more than once), click "Yes" in  
Windows 2000.  
The following screen appears. Click the "Yes" button, and then the  
Model screen will appear. Select the model number that is the  
same as the model name of your MFP and click the "Next" button.  
4
Be sure to select the displayed model number that is the same as the  
MFP's model name. If they are not the same, the driver will not be  
installed correctly.  
Establish the printer settings and click the  
"Next" button.  
5
Select "LPT1" for the port to be used. If "LPT1"  
does not appear, it is likely that another printer or  
peripheral device is using "LPT1". Check your  
other printers and peripheral devices, and change  
the port setting as needed so no device is using  
"LPT1". If you wish the MFP to be your default  
printer, select "Yes". If not, select "No".  
When the "Setup has completed gathering all necessary installation  
information" dialog box appears, click the "Yes" button.  
The parallel interface driver is installed.  
6
When the "The MFP driver installation is complete." dialog box  
appears, click the "OK" button.  
The Sharpdesk installer will start.  
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Begin installation of the Sharpdesk (This step will start if it was  
selected in step 4).  
8
After confirming the message in the "Welcome to Sharpdesk  
installation" window, click the "Next" button.  
1
Read the message in the "Information" window, and then click the  
"Next" button.  
2
When the "Choose Destination Location" window appears, click  
the "Next" button.  
3
When the "Select Program Folder" window appears, click the  
"Next" button.  
The setup program will start to copy the files.  
4
If the dialog box asking "This program is about  
to install Sharpdesk imaging, which does not  
support LZW compression." appears, answer  
the question to continue the Sharpdesk  
installation.  
Click the "Finish" button when the message  
to inform you of the completion of the installation appears.  
5
Click the "Close" button when the  
message to inform you of the  
completion of the installation appears.  
When the "Now connect the MFP  
interface cable to the PC." dialog box  
or "After Windows system restarts..."  
dialog box appears, click the "OK"  
button.  
9
After the installation, a message to  
restart your computer may be  
displayed. In this case, click the "Yes"  
button to restart your computer.  
7
Make sure that the power of the MFP is turned on, and then  
connect the USB interface cable or parallel interface cable.  
You have completed the installation of all the software.  
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INDICATORS ON THE OPERATION PANEL  
The ONLINE indicator and the start (  
scanner.  
) indicator indicate the state of the printer or  
SCANNER indicator  
ONLINE indicator  
Start indicator  
Power save indicator  
Start indicator  
On: Indicates the unit is ready for copying or scanning is being performed.  
Blinking: The indicator blinks in the following situations:  
• When a print job is interrupted.  
• When a copy job is stored.  
• When toner is being replenished during a copy or print job.  
The indicator is off in the following situations:  
• During copying or scanning.  
Off:  
• The unit is in the auto power shut-off mode.  
• When a misfeed or error has occurred.  
ONLINE indicator  
The ONLINE key is pressed and on line and off line are changed.  
On:  
Indicates the unit is ready for printing or scanning is being performed.  
(On line)  
Blinking: Printing or data is being received from a computer.  
Off: Copying is being performed. (Off line)  
Power save indicator  
On:  
Indicates the unit is in a power save mode.  
Blinking: Indicates that the unit is initialising (when the side cover is opened and  
closed or the power turned off and on.)  
Scanner indicator  
On:  
The SCANNER (  
mode.  
Blinking: A scan job is being executed from the computer, or scan data is stored  
in the unit's memory.  
) key has been pressed and the unit is in scanner  
Off:  
The unit is in the copy mode.  
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USING THE PRINTER MODE  
For problems with the printer function, see the online manual or the help  
file for the driver.  
Opening the printer driver from the start menu  
Open the printer driver setup screen by the method shown below.  
Click the "start" button.  
1
Click "Control Panel", select "Printers and Other Hardware",  
and then click "Printers and Faxes".  
On Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000, select "Settings" and click "Printers".  
2
Click the "SHARP AR-xxxx" (where xxxx is the model name of  
your unit) printer driver icon and from the "File" menu select  
"Properties".  
3
On windows NT 4.0, select "Document Defaults" to open the  
printer driver setup screen.  
Click "Printing Preferences" button in the "General" tab.  
On Windows 95/98/Me, click the "Setup" tab.  
The printer driver setup screen will appear.  
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Refer to the Windows manual or help file for more information  
on the "General" tab, "Details" tab, "Color Management" tab and  
"Sharing" tab.  
How to print  
Make sure that the paper of the desired size and type is loaded  
in the tray.  
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The procedure for loading paper is the same as for loading copy paper. See  
"LOADING PAPER" (p.7).  
When printing from the single bypass, configure the settings in  
the printer driver first, execute printing, and then load the paper.  
Open the document you intend to print, and select "Print" from  
the application's "File" menu.  
2
Make sure that "SHARP AR-xxxx" (where xxxx is the model  
3
name of your unit) is selected as the current printer. If you  
intend to change any print setting, click the "Preferences"  
button to open the setting dialog.  
On Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0, click the "Properties" button.  
On Windows 2000, the "Properties" button does not appear. Set your  
preferences by switching the tab in the "Print" dialog box.  
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Specify the print settings including the number of copies,  
media type, and print quality, and then click the "Print" button  
to start printing.  
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On Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0, click the "OK" button to start printing.  
For details on print settings, see the online manual or the help file for the  
printer driver.  
When using the single bypass  
After  
appears in the display, wait until the Paper feed location indicator  
for the single bypass illuminates and insert the paper. The machine will  
automatically draw in the paper and begin printing.  
If copying is being performed when printing is started, copying will  
continue. After copying is complete, printing will be executed when the  
clear (  
) key is pressed twice, the ONLINE key is pressed to switch  
the unit to the online state or approximately 60 seconds (auto clear  
time)* elapse.  
* The auto clear time varies with a user program setting. See "USER  
Preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode will be cancelled when  
printing is started.  
If the paper size specified from the software application is larger than  
the paper size in the printer, part of the image that is not transferred to  
the paper may remain on the surface of the drum. In this case, the  
backside of the paper may become dirty. If this occurs, change to the  
correct size paper and print two or three pages to clean the image.  
If you start a print job while a scan job is in progress, the print data will  
be stored in the unit's memory. When the scan job is completed,  
printing will begin.  
About interrupt copying  
If you press the start (  
) key to begin a copy job while a print job using the paper  
tray is in progress, the copy job will begin automatically after the print data in the  
unit's memory is printed (interrupt copying). When this is done, the print data  
remaining in the computer is not sent to the unit. When the copy job ends, press the  
clear (  
) key twice, or press the ONLINE key once to change the unit to the online  
state (p.50), or wait until the set auto clear time (p.21) elapses. The remaining print  
data will be sent to the unit and printing will resume. Interrupt copying is not possible  
during a print job using the single bypass.  
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USING THE SCANNER MODE  
For problems with the scanner function, see the online manual or the  
help file for the driver.  
Using the Button Manager  
Setting up the Button Manager  
The scanner driver for this unit includes an STI (Still image) driver and WIA  
(Windows Image Acquisition) driver. You can install software that supports the STI  
driver and WIA driver to enable scanning using the operation panel of the unit.  
The Button Manager accessory software supports the STI driver and WIA driver. Setup  
that is required in Windows to use the Button Manager is explained in the following.  
Windows XP  
Click the "start" button, select "Control Panel" and click  
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"Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Scanners and  
Cameras" in the start menu. Right click the "SHARP AR-xxxx"  
(where xxxx is the model name of your unit) icon and click  
"Properties" in the menu that appears.  
In the "Properties" screen, click the  
"Events" tab.  
2
Click the "Select an event" button and  
3
select "ScanMenu SC1" from the pull-down  
menu. Select "Button Manager (SHARP  
Personal MFP series)" in "Start this  
program" and click "Apply".  
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Repeat Step3 to set "ScanMenu SC2" through "ScanMenu SC6" .  
4
Click the "Select an event" button and select "ScanMenu SC2" from the pull-  
down menu. Select "Button Manager (SHARP Personal MFP series)" in  
"Start this program" and click "Apply". Do the same for each ScanMenu  
through "ScanMenu SC6".  
When the settings have been completed, click the "OK" button to close the  
screen. When the settings have been completed in Windows, start the  
Button Manager. Adjust detailed settings and then scan an image from the  
unit. For the procedures for starting Button Manager and adjusting settings,  
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Windows 98/Me/2000  
To scan directly into an application using the Button Manager on Windows 98,  
Windows Me and Windows 2000. Set the Event Manager properties to send only to  
Button Manager as shown below.  
Click the "Start" button, select "Control Panel" from "Settings",  
and open "Scanners and Cameras" in start menu.  
1
In Windows Me, it occasionally happens that the "Scanners and  
Cameras" icon does not appear immediately after installation of the  
MFP driver is completed. If the icon does not appear, click "View all  
Control Panel options" in the Control Panel and display the "Scanner  
and Cameras" icon.  
Select "AR-xxxx" (where "xxxx" is the model name of your  
unit), and click the "Properties" button.  
2
In Windows Me, right click "AR-xxxx" (where "xxxx" is model name of your  
unit) and click "Properties" in the menu that appears.  
In the "Properties" screen, click the  
"Events" tab.  
3
Click the "Scanner events" button and  
4
select "ScanMenu SC1" from the pull-down  
menu. Select "Button Manager (SHARP  
Personal MFP series)" in "Send to this  
application" and click "Apply".  
If other application are shown,  
deselect the checkboxes for the other  
applications and leave only the Button  
Manager checkbox selected.  
Repeat Step4 to set "ScanMenu SC2" through "ScanMenu  
SC6".  
5
Click the "Scanner events" and select "ScanMenu SC2" from the pull-down  
menu. Select "Button Manager (SHARP Personal MFP series)" in "Start this  
program" and click "Apply". Do the same for each ScanMenu through  
"ScanMenu SC6".  
When the settings have been completed, click the "OK" button to close the  
screen. When the settings have been completed in Windows, start the  
Button Manager. Adjust detailed settings and then scan an image from the  
unit. For the procedures for starting Button Manager and adjusting settings,  
see "Scan Parameter Setting Dialog Box" (Next page).  
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Scan Parameter Setting Dialog Box  
After you have completed the Button Manager settings in  
Windows, configure the scan settings in Button Manager.  
To configure the scan settings in Button Manager, right click  
the ( ) icon in the Taskbar and select "Setting" from the  
menu that appears.  
For details on configuring the scan settings in Button  
Manager, see the online manual or the help file.  
This is the corresponding setting in the Button  
Manager to automatically send multiple images  
in full colour at 75 dpi to Sharpdesk using the  
operation panel "SC1" SCANNER (  
selection.  
) key  
This dialog shows the SC1 event set to go directly to Button Manager.  
With the Button Manager set to send the image to Sharpdesk. (factory  
default setting) Sharpdesk will open after acquiring the image  
automatically.  
Flow of the Button Manager setting  
The Button Manager can directly handle a AR-xxxx (where xxxx is the model name  
of your unit) series device event and start your selected application according to the  
scan setting made on the AR-xxxx (where xxxx is the model name of your unit)  
operation panel (SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6).  
This will scan directly into your application from the device.  
Scanner AR-  
xxxx (where  
xxxx is the  
model name  
of your unit)  
SCANNER  
key pressed.  
Event  
Manager  
Button  
Manager  
User  
selected  
application  
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Windows OS  
No Selection  
dialog is  
displayed.  
The user  
application  
opens.  
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The settings for the Windows Event Manager for  
the SHARP AR-xxxx (where xxxx is the model  
name of your unit) device allow the user to take  
advantage of the Sharp Button Manager to take  
the control of the events from Windows and send  
scanned images to any application that can be  
selected in Button Manager.  
This can be done with the Windows OS showing  
the Event Manager selection dialog or directly  
into a selected application if the Button Manager  
is the only allowed handler for device events  
from the SHARP AR-xxxx (where xxxx is the  
model name of your unit).  
This is done by changing the Windows device  
settings for the AR-xxxx (where xxxx is the model  
name of your unit) in the Scanner and Camera  
device settings in the Control Panel.  
This is the Control Panel  
Properties dialog for "Scanners and  
Cameras".  
All About The Windows Event Manager and scanner events in  
Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.  
Windows Platforms provide a mechanism for software to handle external events for  
a scanner device like the SHARP AR-xxxx (where xxxx is the model name of your  
unit) series products. This mechanism is controlled by the device manager on a  
device basis. Applications that can handle events from a scanner/camera device  
register with the Windows Event Manager and shown as available in the registered  
applications. The path an event takes to get to the user's selected application  
depends upon the event settings for the device.  
Scanner AR-  
xxxx (where  
xxxx is the  
model name  
of your unit)  
SCANNER  
key pressed.  
Event  
Manager  
Event  
User selects  
an  
application.  
Manager  
selection  
dialog  
Windows OS  
The user  
application  
opens.  
Displayed on  
screen  
This is the Windows Event Manager  
Selection Dialog.  
Shown are two applications registered  
to handle the scanner event from the  
AR-xxxx (where xxxx is the model name  
of your unit) device.  
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Using the SCANNER key to begin scanning  
Scanning is not possible during a copy job.  
If the SCANNER (  
be stored.  
) key is pressed during a print job, the scan job will  
When placing an original that has been placed in the SPF, only one  
original can be placed unless you are using Sharpdesk.  
Press the SCANNER (  
) key.  
1
The unit enters scan mode.  
Place the original you wish to scan on the original table/SPF.  
For the procedure for placing the original, see "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT"  
2
3
Press the right copy quantity key to  
display the number of the application that  
you wish to use for scanning.  
The application numbers are initially as follows.  
Application  
number  
Application launched  
SC1  
SC2  
Sharpdesk (Full color) (if installed)  
Sharpdesk (Monochrome (if installed)  
E-mail (your standard e-mail program in the  
Windows OS you are using)  
SC3  
SC4  
SC5  
SC6  
Fax (if a fax program is installed)  
OCR (if an OCR program is installed)  
Microsoft Word (if installed)  
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To check the settings, see "Scan Parameter Setting Dialog Box" (p.55) and  
then open the settings window of the Button Manager.  
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Press the start (  
The selected application launches and scanning begins.  
) key.  
4
If the following screen appears, select Button  
Manager and click "OK". Button Manager starts and  
the application associated with Button Manager  
starts. If you want only Button Manager to start in  
this case, set up Button Manager for use in  
Windows as explained in "Setting up the Button  
If step 4 is performed with the "Show TWAIN setting screen when  
scanning" checkbox selected in the Scan Parameter Setting Dialog  
Box (p.55), the TWAIN settings screen will automatically appear.  
Check the settings, and then press the start (  
) key again or click  
the "Scan" button in the TWAIN setting screen to start scanning. The  
scanned data will be transferred to the application.  
Opening the scanner driver and scanning from your computer  
Follow the steps below to open the scanner driver setup screen. As an example, this  
instruction is given using Sharpdesk as an image capture application.  
Scanning is not possible during a copy and print job.  
The method for starting the scanner driver differs depending on the  
type of application. Refer to the manual or the help file of your  
application.  
When using the scanner driver to scan an original that has been  
placed in the SPF. If you perform a pre-scan (see the online manual or  
the help file for the scanner driver), the original in the SPF will be  
output to the exit area after scanning. To scan the original after the  
pre-scan, place the original in the SPF once again.  
Using the SHARP TWAIN  
Place the original you wish to scan on the original table/SPF.  
For the procedure for placing the original, see "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT"  
1
After starting Sharpdesk, click the  
"File" menu and select "Select  
Scanner".  
2
Click here  
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Select "SHARP Personal MFP  
series", and click the "Select"  
button.  
3
4
5
Click here  
If you use more than one scanning device, select the scanner  
you want to use through the application. The method for  
accessing the "Select Scanner" option, depends upon the  
application. For more information, see the online manual or the  
help file of your application.  
Select "Acquire Image" from  
the "File" menu, or click the  
"Acquire" button ( ) .  
Set the configuration for scanning (refer to the online manual  
and help file), and click the "Scan" button.  
Scan is started.  
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Scanning with the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" in Windows XP  
Windows XP includes as a standard feature an image scanning function. The  
procedure for scanning with the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" is explained here.  
To cancel scanning, click the "Cancel" button in the screen that is  
displayed.  
Place the original you wish to scan on the original table/SPF.  
For the procedure for placing the original, see "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT"  
1
Click the "start" button , select  
2
"Control Panel", and click "Printers  
and Other Hardware", and then click  
"Scanners and Cameras" in the start  
menu. Click the "SHARP AR-xxxx"  
(where xxxx is the model name of  
your unit) icon and click "Get  
picture" in "Imaging Tasks".  
The "Scanner and Camera Wizard"  
appears. Click "Next" and establish the  
basic settings for scanning.  
3
For information on the settings, see the  
Windows XP help file. After completing each  
setting, click "Next".  
Select a name, format, and folder for the  
scanned image.  
4
For information on the image name, file format,  
and folder, see the Windows XP help file.  
Scanning begins. When scanning ends,  
select the next task you wish to perform.  
5
For information on each selection, see the  
Windows XP help file. To quit the "Scanner and  
Camera Wizard", select "Nothing. I’m finished  
working with these pictures." and click "Next".  
Click "Finish" in the screen that appears.  
The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" closes and the scanned image is saved.  
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HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL  
The online manual provides detailed instructions for operating the unit as the printer  
or scanner and a list of methods for dealing with printing or scanner problems.  
To access the online manual, your computer must have Acrobat Reader 5.0 or a  
later version. If it is not installed, refer to "Installing Acrobat Reader" (Next page).  
Contents of the online manual  
The contents of the online manual are as follows. Check the online manual when you use  
this unit after all the initial setup is completed.  
How to use the online manual  
Explains how to use the online manual.  
Print  
Provides information on how to print a document.  
Scan  
Explains how to scan using the scanner driver and how to adjust the settings for  
the Button Manager.  
Troubleshooting  
Provides instructions on how to solve driver or software problems.  
Turn on your computer.  
1
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.  
2
Click the "start" button, click "My Computer" ( ), and then  
double-click the CD-ROM ( ) icon.  
3
On Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, double-click "My Computer" ( ), and  
then double-click the CD-ROM ( ) icon.  
Double-click the "Manual" folder,  
4
double-click "English" folder, and  
AR-153E N/AR-152E N/AR-122E N  
then double-click the  
"AR_153EN_152EN_122EN.pdf"  
icon.  
The following window will appear.  
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Click the  
to read the online manual.  
5
To close the online manual, click the ( ) button located at the top-right of  
the window.  
The online manual can be printed out using Acrobat Reader. SHARP  
recommends printing out the sections which you refer to regularly.  
Refer to "Help" of Acrobat Reader for more details on the operation  
and function of Acrobat Reader.  
Installing Acrobat Reader  
Turn on your computer.  
1
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.  
2
Click the "start" button, click "My Computer" ( ), and then  
double-click the CD-ROM ( ) icon.  
3
Windows95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000, double-click "My Computer" ( ), and then  
double-click the CD-ROM ( ) icon.  
Double-click the "Acrobat" folder, and then double-click the  
"ar500enu.exe" icon.  
Follow the on-screen instructions to install Acrobat Reader.  
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USING OTHER INSTALLED DRIVERS  
If you use another GDI printer or a Windows Printing System printer, interference  
between printers may occur and printing may not be performed properly. To use  
another GDI printer or a Windows Printing System printer, you must change the port  
setting of the printer driver using the following procedure.  
If another printer does not operate properly when the SHARP Personal  
MFP series printer driver is set to "FILE" as described below, uninstall  
the SHARP Personal MFP series printer driver. To uninstall the printer  
driver, see the online manual.  
Click the "start" button.  
1
Click "Control Panel", click "Printer and Other Hardware" and  
then click "Printer and Faxes".  
2
On Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000, select "Settings" and then click  
"Printers".  
Right-click the "SHARP AR-xxxx" (where  
3
xxxx is the model name of your unit) icon in  
the printer dialog box and then click  
"Properties".  
Click the "Port" tab ("Details" tab - on Windows 95/98/Me) in the  
"Properties" dialog box, select "FILE": in the "Print to the  
following port" list box, and click the "OK".  
4
Right-click the icon of the printer to be used and click  
5
7
"Properties".  
Click the "Port" tab ("Details" tab - on Windows 95/98/Me) in the  
"Properties" window, select "LPT1" (or the currently used  
port), and click the "OK" button.  
6
To use the SHARP Personal MFP series again, perform the same  
procedure but select the port to be used (for example, LPT1) in step 4.  
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CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE  
This unit includes both USB and parallel interface connectors.  
Interface cables for connecting the unit to your computer are not included with this  
unit. Please purchase the appropriate cable for your computer.  
Interface cable  
Parallel interface cable  
IEEE 1284-Shielded type bi-directional parallel interface cable (2 m Max.)  
USB interface cable  
Shielded twisted pair cable, high-speed transmission equivalent (2 m Max.)  
If you intend to use the unit as a scanner, it must be connected  
to your computer with a USB interface cable. The scanner  
function cannot be used if the unit is connected with a parallel  
cable.  
USB is available with a PC/AT compatible computer that was  
originally equipped with USB and had Windows 98, Windows Me,  
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or Windows  
XP Home Edition preinstalled.  
Do not connect the interface cable before installing the MFP driver.  
The interface cable should be connected during installation of the  
MFP driver. (p.43)  
Connecting the USB interface cable  
Obtain a shielded USB interface cable.  
1
Insert the cable into the USB interface  
connector located on the rear of the  
unit.  
2
Insert the other end of the cable into the interface connector of  
your computer, or the USB hub connected to your computer.  
3
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Connecting the parallel interface cable  
Obtain an IEEE1284 shielded parallel interface cable.  
1
Ensure that your computer and unit are turned off.  
2
Insert the cable into the parallel  
3
interface connector located on the  
rear of the unit, and fasten with  
clasps.  
Insert the other end of the cable into the interface connector of  
your computer.  
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OPTIONS FOR AR-153EN  
8
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION  
A number of options are available for the unit which allow you to configure a system  
to meet your particular needs. The options include the following.  
Single pass feeder  
(AR-SP5)  
250-sheet paper  
feed unit  
(AR-D16)  
AR-153EN  
SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP5)  
The single pass feeder (SPF) holds up to 30 originals for automatic feeding.  
The procedures for placing originals in  
the SPF, cleaning the SPF, and  
Original guide  
Feeding roller  
cover  
Original feeder tray  
removing a misfeed are explained in  
the following sections. See "Using the  
SPF" (p.17), "CLEANING THE UNIT"  
Original exit area  
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250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-D16)  
The paper feed unit provide the convenience of increased paper capacity for the unit  
and a greater choice of paper size readily available for copying.  
The procedures for loading paper in the  
paper tray of paper feed unit, changing  
the paper size, and selecting the paper  
tray are same as for the paper tray in the  
Lower side cover  
Tray  
Using the paper feed unit  
with the printer function  
(when the AL-12PKM is installed)  
When the printer/scanner expansion kit is installed on the unit, the AR-D16 can also  
be used with the printer function. To use the AR-D16 with the printer function, follow  
these steps to adjust the settings in the printer driver.  
The printer driver cannot be set for use with the AR-D16 when opened  
from the application.  
Click the "start" button.  
1
Click "Control Panel", select "Printer and Other Hardware", and  
then click "Printer and Faxes".  
On Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, select "Setting" and click "Printers".  
2
Click the "SHARP AR-153EN" printer driver icon and from the  
"File" menu select "Properties".  
3
On Windows 95/98/Me, click the "SHARP AR-153EN" printer driver icon,  
select "Properties" from the "File" menu, and then click the "Setup" tab.  
Click the "Utility" tab.  
4
8
Select "Two trays" for "Input tray  
5
option", and click "OK".  
The printer driver closes. This completes the  
settings needed to use the AR-D16.  
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APPENDIX  
9
SPECIFICATIONS  
Model  
AR-153EN  
AR-152EN  
AR-122EN  
Type  
Digital laser copier, desk-top type  
Dry, electrostatic transfer  
Sheets, bound documents  
250 sheets  
Copy system  
Originals  
Paper tray  
Single bypass  
/
1 sheet  
/
Multi-bypass tray  
Paper output tray  
Original sizes  
50 sheets  
100 sheets  
Max. A4  
Original table  
SPF  
1 sheet  
Original feed  
Up to 30 sheets  
A6 to A4 *1  
/
Copy size  
Max. 4mm *2  
Image loss  
Copy speed  
Max. 4.5mm *3  
15 pages/min.  
12 pages/min.  
Continuous copying  
Max. 99 pages subtractive counter  
First-copy time  
(Approximately)  
9.6 seconds  
(paper:A4, exposure mode:AUTO, copy ratio:100% )  
Variable:25% to 400% in 1% increments (total 376 steps)  
Fixed: 25%, 70% 86%, 100%, 141%, 400%  
Copy ratio  
Moving optical source, slit exposure (stationary platen)  
with automatic exposure  
Exposure system  
Fusing system  
Development system  
Light source  
Heat rollers  
Magnetic brush development  
Cold cathode fluorescent lamp  
600 x 300dpi (Auto/Manual mode)  
600 x 600dpi (Photo mode)  
Resolution  
Gradation  
Bit depth  
Sensor  
2 levels  
1 bit or 8 bit/pixel  
Colour CCD  
8 MB  
Memory  
Local voltage ±10% (For this copier power supply, see  
the name plate located on the back of the unit)  
Power supply  
Power consumption  
1000 W  
Width  
809mm  
492.5mm  
16kg  
607.6mm  
462.5mm  
Overall  
dimensions  
Depth  
Weight (Approximately) *4  
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Model  
Width  
AR-153EN  
518mm  
AR-152EN  
AR-122EN  
Unit dimensions Depth  
Height  
492.5mm  
295.6mm  
462.5mm  
Temperature: 10°C to 30°C  
Humidity: 20% to 85%  
Operating conditions  
Sound Power Level LwA (1B=10dB)  
Copying: 6.0 [B], Standby: 3.7 [B]  
Sound Pressure Level LpA (bystander positions)  
Copying: 46 [dB (A)], Standby: 23 [dB (A)]  
Noise emission measurement in accordance with ISO  
7779.  
Noise level  
Emission concentration  
(measurement according to  
RAL-UZ 62)  
Ozone: less than 0.02 mg/m3  
Dust: less than 0.075 mg/m3  
Styrene: less than 0.07 mg/m3  
Printer/Scanner Expansion Kit (AL-12PKM)  
250-sheet paper  
feed unit (AR-D16)  
/
Optional equipment  
Single Pass  
Feeder (AR-SP5)  
/
*1 Feed paper lengthwise only.  
*2 Leading and trailing edges.  
*3 Along the other edges in totals.  
*4 Not including toner and drum cartridges.  
Optional equipment  
Printer/Scanner Expansion Kit (AL-12PKM)  
Printing system  
Printing size  
Dry, electrostatic transfer  
A6 to A4 *1  
Print speed  
Max. 12 pages/min. (A4)  
Continuous printing  
Max. 99 pages subtractive counter  
First-print time (Approximately) 9.6 seconds (Paper: A4) *2  
Printer  
600 dpi  
Resolution  
Scanner  
600 x 1200 dpi  
SHARP GDI  
Emulation  
Page orientation  
Portrait or landscape  
USB interface (USB1.1 Standard) /  
IEEE1284-compliant bi-directional parallel interface (Only  
for printer)  
Interface port  
*1 Feed paper lengthwise only.  
*2 Data transmission time is not included.  
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Single pass feeder (AR-SP5)  
Weight: 52g/m2 to 90g/m2  
Size: A5 to A4  
Capacity: Up to 30 sheets  
Acceptable originals  
Power supply  
Weight  
Drawn from the unit.  
Approx. 3kg  
Dimensions  
498mm (W) x 380mm (D) x 110mm (H)  
250-sheet paper feed unit (AR-D16)  
Paper size  
A5 to A4  
Paper weight  
Paper capacity  
Weight  
56g/m2 to 80g/m2  
One paper tray with capacity for 250 sheets of 80g/m2 bond paper  
3kg  
Dimensions  
Power supply  
498mm (W) x 395mm (D) x 88mm (H)  
Drawn from the unit  
As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the  
right to make design and specification changes for product improvement  
without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are  
nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from  
these values in individual units.  
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ABOUT SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS  
When ordering supplies, please use the correct part numbers as listed below.  
Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies.  
For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP Genuine  
Supplies which are designed, engineered, and tested to maximize the  
life and performance of SHARP copiers. Look for the Genuine  
Supplies label on the toner package.  
Supply list  
Supply  
Part number  
Usable life  
Toner cartridge  
AR-152T  
Approx. 8,000 sheets*  
*Based on copying onto A4-type paper at 5% toned area.  
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INDEX  
Copy ratio selector indicator............ 6, 18  
Copy ratio selector key.................... 6, 18  
2
250-sheet paper feed unit....................67  
D
A
Dark key .......................................... 6, 18  
Developer replacement required  
indicator .................................... 6, 30, 35  
Developer required.............................. 35  
Display................................................... 6  
Displaying total number of copies........ 23  
About supplies .....................................71  
Acrobat Reader....................................62  
Alarm indicator  
- Developer replacement required  
indicator.................................6, 30, 35  
- Maintenance indicator ...........6, 30, 35  
- Misfeed indicator ...................6, 30, 32  
- Toner cartridge replacement required  
indicator.................................6, 24, 30  
Appendix..............................................68  
Auto clear time.....................................22  
Auto power shut-off mode....................22  
Automatic exposure adjustment...........19  
E
Exposure adjustment........................... 18  
Exposure mode indicator................. 6, 18  
Exposure mode selector key ........... 6, 18  
F
Flow of installation............................... 39  
Front cover ............................................ 5  
Fusing unit release lever ................. 5, 32  
B
Before installation ................................38  
Button Manager .............................37, 53  
Bypass feed .........................................10  
Bypass paper guides .......................5, 10  
H
Handle ................................................... 5  
Hardware and software  
requirements........................................ 38  
How to print ......................................... 51  
How to use the online manual ............. 61  
C
Cautions  
- Handling ............................................2  
- Label..................................................1  
- Laser .................................................2  
- Using .................................................1  
Charger cleaner ...............................5, 28  
CLEANING...........................................27  
Cleaning the unit  
- Cabinet............................................27  
- Original cover ..................................27  
- Original table ...................................27  
- SPF .................................................27  
- SPF scanning window.....................27  
- Transfer charger..............................28  
Clear key....................................6, 18, 23  
Connecting the interface cable  
- Parallel interface cable....................65  
- USB interface cable.........................64  
Conventions used in this manual...........4  
Copy flow .............................................13  
Copy quantity.......................................18  
Copy quantity key ......................6, 15, 18  
Copy ratio display key......................6, 18  
I
Indicators on the operation panel ........ 50  
Initial settings of operation panel......... 15  
Installing the software.......................... 40  
Interface  
- Parallel interface .............................65  
- USB interface..................................64  
Interrupt copying.................................. 52  
Introduction............................................ 4  
L
Light and dark indicator ................... 6, 18  
Light key .......................................... 6, 18  
Loading paper........................................ 7  
Loading the paper tray........................... 8  
M
Maintenance indicator ............... 6, 30, 35  
Making copies...................................... 13  
MFP driver  
- Print Status Window........................37  
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- Printer driver....................................37  
- Scanner driver.................................37  
Misfeed indicator........................6, 30, 32  
Misfeed removal  
- Fusing area .....................................32  
- Lower paper feed area ....................34  
- Paper feed area...............................32  
- SPF .................................................34  
- Transport area.................................33  
Multi-bypass tray..................................10  
R
Reduction/enlargement/zoom.............. 20  
S
Scan head locking switch .................... 36  
Scanner driver ..................................... 37  
Scanner indicator............................. 6, 50  
SCANNER key ................................ 6, 57  
Scanning from your computer ............. 58  
Scanning with the "Scanner and  
Camera Wizard" .................................. 60  
Sharpdesk ........................................... 37  
Side cover.............................................. 5  
Side cover open button.......................... 5  
Single bypass ...................................... 11  
Software for the SHARP Personal MFP  
series................................................... 37  
Specifications ...................................... 68  
SPF...................................................... 17  
SPF indicator................................... 6, 17  
SPF misfed indicator ................. 6, 31, 34  
Start indicator .................................. 6, 50  
Start key .................................... 6, 13, 23  
Status indicators.................................. 30  
Stream feeding mode .................... 17, 23  
System configuration........................... 66  
N
Name  
- Operation panel.................................6  
- Part names........................................5  
O
ONLINE indicator.............................6, 50  
ONLINE key.....................................6, 50  
Online manual......................................61  
Opening the printer driver ....................50  
Opening the scanner driver..................58  
Operation panel .....................................5  
Optional equipment..............................37  
Original placement...............................16  
- Original table ..................................16  
- SPF .................................................17  
Original table..........................................5  
Original to copy indicator .......................6  
Original to copy key .........................6, 13  
T
Toner cartridge .................................... 24  
Toner cartridge life............................... 26  
Toner cartridge replacement ............... 24  
Toner cartridge replacement  
P
Paper .....................................................7  
Paper feed location indicator .................6  
Paper output tray ...................................5  
Paper output tray extension...................5  
Paper tray ..........................................5, 8  
Parallel interface cable...................63, 64  
Photo copying ......................................15  
Photoconductive drum ...............5, 33, 34  
Power cord socket .................................5  
Power off..............................................15  
Power on..............................................14  
Power save indicator........................6, 50  
Power save mode indicator..................22  
Power switch....................................5, 14  
Preheat mode ......................................22  
Printer driver ........................................41  
Proper storage .......................................2  
indicator..................................... 6, 24, 30  
Transfer charger.............................. 5, 28  
Tray select key ................................ 6, 20  
Troubleshooting................................... 29  
Troubleshooting the unit...................... 29  
U
USB interface cable............................. 64  
Using other installed drivers ................ 63  
Using the manual................................... 4  
Using the printer mode ........................ 51  
Using the scanner mode...................... 53  
Using the SHARP TWAIN ................... 58  
Z
ZOOM indicator ............................... 6, 20  
ZOOM key ....................................... 6, 20  
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INDEX BY PURPOSE  
Cleaning the unit  
Removing paper jams  
- Cabinet............................................27  
- Original cover ..................................27  
- Original table ...................................27  
- SPF .................................................27  
- Transfer changer.............................28  
Connecting the interface cable  
- Fusing area .....................................32  
- Lower paper feed area....................34  
- Paper feed area ..............................32  
- SPF .................................................34  
- Transport area.................................33  
Replacing the toner cartridge .............. 24  
- Parallel interface cable....................65 Scanning  
- USB interface cable.........................64  
Copying................................................13  
Displaying total number of copies........23  
- Button Manager...............................57  
- Scanner and Camera Wizard..........60  
- SHARP TWAIN ...............................58  
Enlarging/reducing copies....................20 Selecting the tray................................. 20  
Installing the software  
Setting the copy quality  
- Acrobat............................................62  
- Button Manager...............................37  
- MFP driver.......................................37  
- AUTO ..............................................18  
- MANUAL .........................................18  
- PHOTO ...........................................19  
- Sharpdesk .......................................37 Setting the copy quantity ..................... 18  
Loading paper Setting the toner save mode................ 21  
- Multi-bypass tray .............................10 Setting the user program..................... 22  
- Paper tray..........................................7  
- Single bypass..................................10  
Loading the original..............................16  
- Original table ...................................14  
- SPF .................................................15  
Opening the printer driver ....................51  
Power off..............................................15  
Power on..............................................14  
Printing.................................................51  
Setting up the Button Manager............ 53  
Storing the supplies............................... 1  
Using other installed drivers ................ 63  
Using the online manual...................... 61  
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SOFTWARE LICENSE  
PLEASE READ THIS LICENSE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE. BY  
USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF  
THIS LICENSE.  
1. License.  
The application, demonstration, system and other software accompanying this License, whether on disk,  
in read only memory, or on any other media (the "Software") and related documentation are licensed to  
you by SHARP. You own the disk on which the Software is recorded but SHARP and/or SHARP's  
Licensors retain title to the Software and related documentation. This License allows you to use the  
Software on one or more computers connected to a single printer and make one copy of the Software in  
machine-readable form for backup purposes only. You must reproduce on such copy the SHARP  
copyright notice, the copyright notice of SHARP’s Licensors and any other proprietary legends of  
SHARP and/or its Licensors that were on the original copy of the Software. You may also transfer all  
your license rights in the Software, the backup copy of the Software, the related documentation and a  
copy of this License to another party, provided the other party reads and agrees to the terms and  
conditions of this License.  
2. Restrictions.  
The Software contains copyrighted material, trade secrets and other proprietary material which is owned  
by SHARP and/or its Licensors and in order to protect them you may not decompile, reverse engineer,  
disassemble or otherwise reduce the Software to a human-perceivable form. You may not modify,  
network, rent, lease, loan, distribute or create derivative works based upon the Software in whole or in  
part. You may not electronically transmit the Software from one computer to another or over a network.  
3. Termination.  
This license is effective until terminated. You may terminate this License at any time by destroying the  
Software and related documentation and all copies thereof. This License will terminate immediately  
without notice from SHARP and/or SHARP’s Licensors if you fail to comply with any provision of this  
License. Upon termination you must destroy the Software and related documentation and all copies  
thereof.  
4. Export Law Assurances.  
You agree and certify that neither the Software nor any other technical data received from SHARP, nor  
the direct product thereof, will be exported outside the United States except as authorized and as  
permitted by the laws and regulations of the United States. If the Software has been rightfully obtained by  
you outside of the United States, you agree that you will not re-export the Software nor any other  
technical data received from SHARP, nor the direct product thereof, except as permitted by the laws and  
regulations of the United States and the laws and the regulation of the jurisdiction in which you obtained  
the Software.  
5. Government End Users.  
If you are acquiring the Software on behalf of any unit or agency of the United States Government, the  
following provisions apply. The Government agrees:  
(i) if the Software is supplied to the Department of Defense (DoD), the Software is classified as  
"Commercial Computer Software" and the Government is acquiring only "restricted rights" in the  
Software and its documentation as that term is defined in Clause 252.227-7013 (c)(1) (Oct. 1988)  
of the DFARS; and  
(ii) if the Software is supplied to any unit or agency of the United States Government other than DoD,  
the Government's rights in the Software and its documentation will be as defined in Clause 52.227-  
19 (c)(2) of the FAR or, in the case of NASA, in Clause 18-52.227-86 (d) of the NASA  
Supplement to the FAR.  
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SHARP warrants the disks on which the Software is recorded to be free from defects in materials and  
workmanship under normal use for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase as evidenced  
by a copy of the receipt. The entire liability of SHARP and/or its Licensors and your exclusive remedy  
will be replacement of the disk which fails to meet the limited warranty provided by this Clause 6. A disk  
will be replaced when it is returned to SHARP or a SHARP authorized representative with a copy of the  
receipt. SHARP will have no responsibility to replace a disk damaged by accident, abuse or  
misapplication.  
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THE DISKS, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN  
DURATION TO NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF DELIVERY. THIS WARRANTY GIVES  
YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY  
FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.  
7. Disclaimer of Warranty on Software.  
You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the Software is at your sole risk. The Software and  
related documentation are provided "AS IS" and without warranty of any kind and SHARP and SHARP's  
Licensor(s) (for the purpose of provisions 7 and 8, SHARP and SHARP's Licensor(s) shall be collectively  
referred to as "SHARP") EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,  
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY  
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SHARP DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE  
FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, OR THAT  
THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR  
THAT DEFECTS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED. FURTHERMORE, SHARP DOES  
NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE  
RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE OR RELATED DOCUMENTATION IN TERMS OF  
THEIR CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN  
INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY SHARP OR A SHARP AUTHORIZED  
REPRESENTATIVE SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE  
OF THIS WARRANTY. SHOULD THE SOFTWARE PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU (AND NOT  
SHARP OR A SHARP AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL  
NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION, SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW  
THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY  
TO YOU.  
8. Limitation of Liability.  
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, SHALL SHARP BE LIABLE FOR  
ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM THE  
USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE OR RELATED DOCUMENTATION, EVEN IF  
SHARP OR A SHARP AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE  
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE  
LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
In no event shall SHARP's total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action (whether in  
contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise) exceed the amount paid by you for the Software.  
9. Controlling Law and Severability.  
For a portion of the Software related with Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Windows, this license shall be  
governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of California and Washington,  
respectively. For a portion of the Software and for the documentation relating thereto which has been  
licensed to SHARP by Software 2000 International Limited, this license should be governed by and  
constructed in accordance with the laws in England. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction  
finds any provision of this License, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, that provision of the License  
shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to effect the intent of the parties, and the  
remainder of this License shall continue in full force and effect.  
10. Complete Agreement.  
This License constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the use of the Software and  
related documentation, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements, written  
or oral, regarding such subject matter. No amendment to or modification of this License will be binding  
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The CE mark logo label is affixed on an equipment in case that the directives described in the above  
sentence are applicable to the product. (This sentence is not applicable in any country where the above  
directives are not required.)  
Das CE-Label wird nur dann auf einem Gerät, einer Einrichtung oder Anlage aufgebracht, wenn die in  
dem vorstehenden Satz beschriebenen Richtlinien auf das Produkt anwendbar sind. (Dieser Satz ist  
nicht für Länder bestimmt, in denen die vorgenannten Richtlinien nicht Bedingung sind.)  
Le logo CE est inscrit sur lappareil dans le cas où les directives ci-dessus sont applicables au produit.  
(Ce commentaire n’est pas applicable dans aucun pays où les directives ci-dessus ne sont pas nécessaires.)  
Letichetta con il logo del marchio CE è applicata su un apparecchio nel caso in cui le direttive descritte  
nella frase di cui sopra sono applicabili al prodotto. (Questa frase non è applicabile in qualsiasi Paese,  
nel quale le directtive di cui sopra non sono richieste.)  
En caso que las directrices descritas en la anterior frase sean aplicables al producto, se fijará al aparato  
el adhesivo con el logotipo CE. (Esta frase no es aplicable en los países en los cuales no se requieren  
las directrices arriba citadas.)  
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