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DIGITAL LASER COPIER/PRINTEROPERATION MANUALPageINTRODUCTION4AR-153EAR-153EAR-157EMODELLOADING PAPERMAKING COPIESSPECIAL FUNCTIONSMAINTENANCETROUBLESH

8LOADING THE PAPER TRAY1Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it stops.2Adjust the paper guides on the paper tray to th

INDEXCONTENTS143Scanner Driver SettingsThe scanner driver setup screen consists of the "Set-up screen", which lets you select scan settings,

INDEXCONTENTS153Preview screenPreview windowClick the "Preview" button in the Set-up screen to display the scanned image. You can specify th

INDEXCONTENTS163If you are using Windows XP, you can use the WIA driver to scan from Sharpdesk, Paint and other WIA-compliant applications. The proced

INDEXCONTENTS1733Select the paper source and picture type, and click the "Preview" button.The preview image will appear.If you placed the or

INDEXCONTENTS183The procedure for scanning with the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" in Windows XP is explained here. The "Scanner and Camer

INDEXCONTENTS1935Select the "Picture type" and "Paper source", and click the "Next" button.If you placed the original on

INDEXCONTENTS2037When scanning ends, the following screen will appear. Select the next task you wish to perform, and then click the "Next" b

INDEXCONTENTS213Button Manager is a utility software to link scanning functions to the SCANNER key on the unit. This software enables you to set scann

INDEXCONTENTS223After being installed, Button Manager normally keeps active under the Windows operating system. Follow the steps shown below to set sc

INDEXCONTENTS234When any trouble has occurred in the unit, first, verify whether you can make a copy or not with the unit. Check the items shown below

924Gently push the paper tray back into the unit.• After loading paper, to cancel the blinking without restarting copying, press the clear ( ) key.

INDEXCONTENTS244CHECK1 Is the interface cable compatible with the unit and computer?Interface cables compatible with this unit are USB and parallel ca

INDEXCONTENTS254Reference: Plug and Play Screen does not Appear (when the USB is connected)CHECK1 Is there enough computer memory or hard disk space?T

INDEXCONTENTS264If the Plug and Play screen does not appear after you connect the unit to your computer with a USB cable and turn on the power of both

INDEXCONTENTS274If the MFP driver cannot be installed under Windows 2000/XP, check your computer's settings according to the following procedure.

INDEXCONTENTS284If print output is faint, uneven or smeared, follow the steps listed below.CHECK1 Has the printer driver been specified to suit both p

INDEXCONTENTS294If a document is printed skewed or partly off the paper, follow the steps listed below.CHECK1 Is the paper size loaded in the tray the

INDEXCONTENTS304If nothing prints even when the unit is turned on, please wait a few moments. The unit needs a longer time to process intricate data.

INDEXCONTENTS314If you get poor quality as a result of a scanning job, and you cannot improve the quality by changing preferences, refer to the check

INDEXCONTENTS324If the scanned image is incorrectly positioned, refer to the check list shown below.CHECK1 Have you placed the original straight?Place

INDEXCONTENTS334If you cannot scan the image, turn off your computer. Press the power switch on the unit to turn it off, unplug the unit from the powe

10BYPASS FEED (including special paper)The multi-bypass tray can be used to feed standard paper, transparency film, labels, envelopes and other specia

INDEXCONTENTS344If printing or scanning is not possible, or Button Manager does not function correctly, check the items in "Nothing Prints"

Index5AApplication Selection 21"Auto Scan Area Adjustment" button15BBasic Printing 3Border 8"Brightness/Contrast" button 15Button

1123Press the tray select ( ) key to select the multi-bypass tray.• Paper must be fed narrow side into the feed slot.• Special papers such as transpar

12This 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

133POWER ONTurn the power switch on the left side of the unit to the "ON" position. The start ( ) indicator will light up.About the scan hea

14Power off methodsIf not used for a certain period of time, the unit will automatically enter auto power shut-off mode (p.22) in order to minimize po

153Using the RSPF/SPFThe RSPF/SPF is designed to hold up to 30 originals measuring from 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"to 8-1/2" x 14" and weighti

16SET THE COPY QUANTITYSet the number of copies using the two copy quantity ( , ) keys when copying from the original table or copying from RSPF/SPF.•

173Automatic exposure adjustmentThe automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs. This level isset for copying from the origina

FOR YOUR RECORDS ...To protect against loss theft, record and retain for reference thecopier's serial number located on the back of the unit.Mode

18REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOMThree preset reduction ratios and two enlargement ratios can be selected. The zoom function enables copy ratio selection f

193SELECTING THE TRAYPress the tray select ( ) key.Each time you press the tray select ( ) key, the location indicated by the paper feed location indi

20This chapter describes the special functions of this unit. Use these functions as needed.ABOUT THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS OF AR-157ETwo sided copyingWhen

214Making two-sided copies1Place the original(s) on the original table or in the RSPF. (see "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT" (p.14).2Select two-sided co

22DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONSToner save mode (page 22)Reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%.Power save modes (page 23)The unit has two p

2342Press and hold down the exposure mode selector key for approximately 5 seconds. The MANUAL ( ) indicator will go out and the PHOTO ( ) indicator w

24* Factory default settings are indicated with an asterisk (*).5Press the start ( ) key. The right-hand number in the display will be steadily lit an

255This chapter describes how to replace the toner cartridge and how to clean the unit.TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENTWhen the toner cartridge replacement

263Gently pull the toner cartridge out while pressing the lock release lever.4Remove the toner cartridge from the bag. Grasp the cartridge on both sid

2756Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The indicator will go out and the

1CAUTIONSCaution label on the unitThe label ( ) in the fusing area of the unit indicates the following:: Caution, risk of danger: Caution, hot surface

28CLEANING THE UNITProper care is essential in order to get clean, sharp copies. Be sure to take a few minutes to regularly clean the unit.CabinetWipe

295Transfer chargerIf copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty. Clean the charger using the following procedure.1Tu

30This chapter describes misfeed removal and troubleshooting.TROUBLESHOOTINGIf any problem occurs, check the list below before contacting the SHARP se

316STATUS INDICATORSWhen the following indicators light up or blink on the operation panel or the following alphanumeric codes appear in the display,

32MISFEED REMOVALWhen the misfeed ( ) indicator blinks or blinks in the display, the unit will stop because of a misfeed. If a misfeed occurs when u

336A: Misfeed in the paper feed area1Gently remove the misfed paper from the paper feed area as shown in the illustration. When the misfeed ( ) indica

342Gently remove the misfed paper from under the fusing unit as shown in the illustration. If the paper cannot be removed, proceed to "C: Misfeed

3564Raise the fusing unit release lever, close the front cover and then close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover ope

36(B) Open the RSPF/SPF and rotate the roller rotating knob to remove the misfed original from the exit area. If the misfed original cannot be easily

376DEVELOPER REQUIREDWhen the developer replacement required ( ) indicator lights up, the developer should be replaced. DEVELOPER REPLACEMENT SHOULD

2Cautions on handlingBe careful in handling the unit as follows to maintain the performance of this unit. Do not drop the unit, subject it to shock or

38SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONA number of options are available for the unit which allow you to configure a system to meet your particular needs. The options

397250-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 pape

40The procedure for installing the software for the optional AR-PG2 Printer/ScannerExpansion Kit and the operation of the printer/scanner is explained

418HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTSCheck the following hardware and software requirements in order to install the software.*1Compatible with Windows

42Flow of installationRefer to the following table and then begin installation.OperatingsystemInterface Reference pages for how to installWindows XPUS

438INSTALLING THE SOFTWAREThe following term is used in this section.MFP Means the unit as a printer and scanner.Installing onto Windows XP (USB/paral

445Review the software packages to be installed on the screen, and then click the "Start" button.The software packages to be installed will

4587Begin installation of the Button Manager (This step will start if it was selected in step 4).1After confirming the message in the "Welcome&qu

4610Connect the USB interface cable or parallel interface cable. (p.67)Windows will detect the MFP and the Plug and Play screen will appear. If you ar

478Installing onto Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB interface)Before starting the installation, make sure the USB interface cable is not connected to the MFP.1

31243568791 INTRODUCTIONUSING THE MANUAL ... 4PART NAMES ... 5 OPERATION PANEL... 62 LOA

486Copying files for MFP driver installation.1After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the "Next" button.2A dia

4988Begin installation of the Sharpdesk (This step will start if it was selected in step 4).1After confirming the message in the "Welcome to Shar

50Installing onto Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000 (Parallel interface)Before starting the installation, make sure the USB or parallel interface cable is n

5187Copying files for MFP driver installation and parallel interface setup (This step will start if it was selected in step 4).1After confirming the m

528Begin installation of the Sharpdesk (This step will start if it was selected in step 4).1After confirming the message in the "Welcome to Sharp

538INDICATORS ON THE OPERATION PANELThe ONLINE indicator and the start ( ) indicator indicate the state of the printer or scanner.Start indicatorOn: I

54USING THE PRINTER MODEOpening the printer driver from the start menuOpen the printer driver setup screen by the method shown below.1Click the "

5584Specify the print settings including the number of copies, media type, and print quality, and then click the "Print" button to start pri

56USING THE SCANNER MODEUsing the Button ManagerSetting up the Button ManagerThe scanner driver for this unit includes an STI (Still image) driver and

578Windows 98/Me/2000To scan directly into an application using the Button Manager on Windows 98, Windows Me and Windows 2000. Set the Event Manager p

4This chapter provides basic information for using the unit.USING THE MANUALThe operation manual contains explanations of how to operate the unit, imp

58Scan Button Destination Setting Dialog BoxAfter you have completed the Button Manager settings in Windows, configure the scan settings in Button Man

598The 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 advantag

60Using the SCANNER key to begin scanning1Press the SCANNER ( ) key.The unit enters scan mode.2Place the original you wish to scan on the original tab

6184Press the start ( ) key.The selected application launches and scanning begins.If the following screen appears, select Button Manager and click &qu

623Select "SHARP Personal MFP series", and click the "Select" button.4Select "Acquire Image" from the "File" m

638Scanning with the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" in Windows XPWindows XP includes as a standard feature an image scanning function. The proc

64HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUALThe online manual provides detailed instructions for operating the unit as the printer or scanner and a list of methods

6585Click the to read the online manual.To close the online manual, click the ( ) button located at the top-right of the window.Installing Acrobat R

66USING OTHER INSTALLED DRIVERSIf you use another GDI printer or a Windows Printing System printer, interference between printers may occur and printi

678CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLEThis unit includes both USB and parallel interface connectors.Interface cables for connecting the unit to your comput

51PART NAMESToner cartridgeRSPF(AR-157E)Original cover(AR-153E)Originalexit area2341576891011131415Multi-bypasstrayPaper tray 2Original guideOriginal

68Connecting the parallel interface cable1Obtain an IEEE1284 shielded parallel interface cable.2Ensure that your computer and unit are turned off.3Ins

699SPECIFICATIONSModel AR-153E AR-157EType Digital laser copier/printer, desk-top typeCopy system Dry, electrostatic transferOriginals Sheets, bound d

70*1Feed paper lengthwise only.*2Leading and trailing edges.*3Along the other edges in totals.*4The trailing edge of the second (Two-side copy mode).*

719Optional equipmentPrinter/Scanner Expansion Kit (AR-PG2)*1Feed paper lengthwise only.*2Data transmission time is not included.Single pass feeder (A

72INDEX2250-Sheet paper feed unit... 39AAcrobat Reader ... 65Alarm indicator- Developer replacement requir

73MMaintenance indicator ... 6, 31, 37Making copies ... 12MFP driver- Print Status Window...

74ZZOOM indicator ... 6, 18ZOOM key ... 6, 18INDEX BY PURPOSECleaning the unit- Cabinet...

75SOFTWARE LICENSEPLEASE READ THIS LICENSE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE. BYUSING THE SOFTWARE, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OFTHIS

766. Limited Warranty on Media.SHARP warrants the disks on which the Software is recorded to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under n

Date Issued:Nov. 1, 2000MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETMSDS No. F-01001Section 1. Product IdentificationProduct:AR-152NT/T/FT/ST (Black Toner)Section 2. S

6OPERATION PANELOriginal to copy key and indicators(AR-157E)Two-sided copies from one-sided originals.Turn on Long Edge or Turn on Short Edge can be s

Section 6. Physical Chemical CharacteristicsBoiling / Melting Point: Not applicable Specific Gravity: 1.1Vapor Pressure: Not applicable Solubility in

Date Issued :Nov. 1, 2000MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETMSDS No. F-31001Section 1. Product IdentificationProductAR-152ND/DV/SD (Black Developer)Section 2.

Section 6. Physical Chemical CharacteristicsBoiling / Melting Point: Not applicable Specific Gravity: about 7.3Vapor Pressure: Not applicable Solubili

●●●●For users in the USAThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may

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ContentsHow to Use the Online Manual 1Printing Overview 2Basic Printing 3Starting the Printer Driver Using the "Start" Button 4Printer Drive

INDEXCONTENTS1This Online Manual provides instruction for the operation of your new unit. Please read the following explanation of how to use the Onli

INDEXCONTENTS22The flow chart shown below provides printing overview.Reference: For more information on printing, see Basic Printing.Caution! When the

INDEXCONTENTS32This is a printing example using WordPad to print a document onto letter size paper.1Start WordPad, make a new file, and enter the text

72Follow the steps below to load paper into the tray.PAPERFor best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP.* Do not use non-standard envelopes, a

INDEXCONTENTS42You can open the printer driver and change the printer driver settings from the Windows "start" button. Settings adjusted in

INDEXCONTENTS52To view Help for a setting, click the ( ) button in the upper right-hand corner of the window and then click the setting.NoteThe AR-157

INDEXCONTENTS62To print a watermark, for example "CONFIDENTIAL", on your document, refer to the following steps. Open the printer driver and

INDEXCONTENTS72This printer driver can adjust the zoom ratio for printing according to the paper loaded in the unit.Follow the steps shown below to us

INDEXCONTENTS82This feature allows you to print two or four document pages onto a single page.To use this function, open the printer driver setup scre

INDEXCONTENTS92You can print on both sides of the paper.To use this function, open the printer driver setup screen and select "2-Sided (Book)&quo

INDEXCONTENTS102When printing begins, the Print Status Window activates and appears on the screen.The Print Status Window is a program designed to sho

INDEXCONTENTS113The flow chart shown below provides scanning overview.*1:TWAIN is an industry standard for interface of image data processing devices

INDEXCONTENTS123The SHARP scanner driver conforms to TWAIN, the industry standard, making it compatible with a variety of TWAIN-compliant applications

INDEXCONTENTS1334Select "Acquire Image" from the "File" menu, or click the "Acquire" button ( ).The scanner driver setup