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Sharp AR-164 Operation Manual

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MODEL
AR-164
DIGITAL LASER
COPIER/PRINTER
OPERATION MANUAL
• GETTING STARTED
• MAKING COPIES
• SPECIAL FEATURES
• STATUS INDICATORS
• GENERAL INFORMATION
• OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
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  • Page 1 MODEL AR-164 DIGITAL LASER COPIER/PRINTER OPERATION MANUAL • GETTING STARTED • MAKING COPIES • SPECIAL FEATURES • STATUS INDICATORS • GENERAL INFORMATION • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Page...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Authorized Sharp Copier Service Department Number CAUTIONS Follow the cautions below when using this copier. The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed paper.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION ....... . . 2 MAIN FEATURES ....... . 3 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION This copier has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a minimum amount of office space and with maximum operational ease. To get full use of all copier features, be sure to familiarize yourself with this manual and the copier. For quick reference during copier use, keep this manual in a handy location.

  • Page 5: Main Features

    Preheat and auto power shut-off modes are provided to reduce power consumption in standby mode and meet the Energy Star Guidelines. As an NERGY NERGY ® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the ® guidelines for energy efficiency.

  • Page 6: Part Names And Functions

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Overall layout Document feeder cover Open to make copies from the original table. Original table All originals which cannot be copied from the SPF must be copied here. Handles Use to move the copier. Power switch Press to turn copier power on and off.
  • Page 7 Single pass feeder (SPF) Document feeder tray Holds up to 30 originals. Original guides Adjust to the size of the originals. Feeding roller cover Open to remove misfed originals. Exit area Finished originals are output here. Toner cartridge lock release lever Use to unlock the toner cartridge.

  • Page 8: Operation Panel

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Operation panel INTERRUPT key and indicator (p. 25) Interrupts a copy run. Copy quantity display Displays the specified copy quantity during the ready condition and displays the copy countdown as copies are made. Also see items ZOOM indicator (p.19) Lights up when a zoom ratio is set.
  • Page 9 1st display 12,345 Press and hold down the key. sheets output Note: 11" x 17" size copies are counted as two copies. CLEAR key Clears the copy quantity display or terminates a copy run. START key and indicator Copying is possible when the indicator is on. Press to start copying.

  • Page 10: Copier Installation

    COPIER INSTALLATION Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the copier is moved. If the copier is moved from a cool place to a warm place, condensation may form inside the copier. Operation in this condition will cause poor copy quality and malfunctions.

  • Page 11: Cautions On Handling

    CAUTIONS ON HANDLING Be careful in handling the copier as follows to maintain the performance of this copier. Do not drop the copier, subject it to shock or strike it against any object. Store spare toner cartridges in a cool dry place without removing from the package before use.

  • Page 12: Loading Copy Paper

    To save space, this copier has been designed with an adjustable front-loading tray, which is easily opened for paper loading. For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper. (See page 60.) The paper required ( ) indicator will light up when there is no copy paper in the selected paper feed station, or when the selected paper tray is not installed or is improperly installed.
  • Page 13 Left guide Front guide LOADING COPY PAPER Changing the copy paper size in the tray Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops. Push the pressure plate down until it locks in place. Squeeze the lock lever of the front guide and slide the front guide to match the width of the paper.
  • Page 14 LOADING COPY PAPER To set the selected paper size, press the PAPER SIZE ENTER key. The selected paper feed location indicator will blink and the corresponding paper size (which is currently set) indicator will light up steadily. All other indicators except the START key indicator will go out.

  • Page 15: Auditing Accounts

    AUDITING ACCOUNTS If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, it will not function until an assigned 3-digit account number has been entered. See page 49 for setting the auditing mode. If the copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, “–––” will appear in the copy quantity display in the initial conditions.

  • Page 16: Normal Copying

    NORMAL COPYING Using the SPF This copier has two document input stations –– a single pass feeder (SPF) for automatic document feeding and an original table for manual handling of bound documents. The SPF is designed to hold up to 30 originals measuring from 5-1/2"...
  • Page 17 Adjust the copy density. This copier has three exposure modes to choose from — AUTOMATIC, MANUAL, and PHOTO. Automatic exposure is the standard initial setting for this copier. In this mode, the characteristics of the original are “read” by the exposure system and adjustments are automatically made.

  • Page 18: Using The Original Table

    NORMAL COPYING Using the original table Power on Turn the power switch on. It will take about 35 seconds for the copier to warm up. However, you can make desired settings and press the START key during warm-up. Copying will start after warm-up. If the copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, the START key indicator will not light up and “–––...
  • Page 19 For manual copy density adjustment, press the AUTO/MANUAL/ PHOTO key to select MANUAL and adjust with the light ( dark ( ) keys as desired. For photographs, select PHOTO and then adjust with the light ( and dark ( ) keys as desired. There are 5 exposure steps indicated by 3 indicator lights.

  • Page 20: Reduction/Enlargement/Zoom

    REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Reduction and enlargement ratios can be selected either automatically with the AUTO IMAGE key or manually with the PRESET RATIO selector ( ) keys and/or the zoom ( ) keys. The zoom function enables precise copy ratio selection from 50% to 200% in 1% increments. Automatic Place the original in the document feeder tray or on the original table.
  • Page 21 REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Manual Place the original in the document feeder tray or on the original table. Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( zoom ( ) keys to select the desired copy ratio. To select a preset reduction or enlargement copy ratio, press the key repeatedly until the indicator for the desired copy ratio is lit.

  • Page 22: Bypass Feed (Special Paper)

    BYPASS FEED (special paper) The bypass tray is used to copy onto transparency film, labels, and other special purpose papers. Up to 100 sheets of standard copy paper can be set in the bypass tray. For special purpose papers, the original image must be smaller than the paper or media for copying.
  • Page 23 BYPASS FEED (special paper) Press the TRAY SELECT key to select the bypass tray. Leave the copy quantity at 0 if using special papers. Set the number of copies if using standard copy paper or envelopes. Press the START key.

  • Page 24: Two-Sided Copying

    TWO-SIDED COPYING Two-sided copies can be made on this copier using the bypass tray. Place the first original on the original table and make a copy. The first copy can be made using any of the paper feed stations. Replace the first original with the second original and close the platen cover.

  • Page 25: Sort/Group

    SORT/GROUP This copier has two sorter modes for different copying jobs: one sorts copies into sets matching the sequence of the originals and the second groups copies by originals. The sort/group feature cannot be used with the dual page copy feature. To change the SORT/GROUP mode, press the SORT/GROUP key to select the desired mode.

  • Page 26: Copying In The Sort Mode

    SORT/GROUP Copying in the sort mode When copying in the sort mode, the original image will be stored in the copier memory each time an original is scanned and copying will start after all originals have been scanned. Set the originals face up in the document feeder tray. The original table cannot be used for sort copying.

  • Page 27: Interrupting A Copy Run

    INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN INTERRUPT is used to interrupt a long copy run so that another job can be done. SORT or GROUP cannot be selected during interrupt copying. Press the INTERRUPT key. The copier will return to the initial settings. If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode using user program No.

  • Page 28: Automatic Exposure Adjustment

    AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs. This level is set for copying from the original table and copying from the SPF respectively. To set the level for the SPF, place an original in the document feeder tray and make sure that the SPF indicator lights up before proceeding to step 1.

  • Page 29: Toner Save Mode

    TONER SAVE MODE This mode reduces toner consumption by approximately 10% in the automatic and manual exposure modes. Copies will be lighter but still adequate for general use. Selection of this mode does not affect the PHOTO mode. Follow the procedure below for setting the toning level. Press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO key to select the MANUAL mode.

  • Page 30: Xy Zoom

    XY ZOOM Original Copy The XY ZOOM feature allows the horizontal and vertical copy ratios to be changed independently. This feature cannot be used with the 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 feature. To use the XY ZOOM feature with the DUAL PAGE COPY feature, set the DUAL PAGE COPY feature first and then the XY ZOOM feature.
  • Page 31 Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( ) keys to change the copy ratio in the horizontal direction in a similar manner as for the vertical direction. Press the copy ratio display ( The selected ratio for the horizontal direction will be entered and the display will change to the copy quantity display.

  • Page 32: B/W Reverse

    B/W REVERSE Original Copy The B/W REVERSE feature is used to reverse black and white areas. When the B/W REVERSE feature is selected, the exposure mode will be automatically set to the MANUAL mode. Other exposure modes cannot be selected. Even if this feature is canceled, the MANUAL mode will not automatically be canceled.

  • Page 33: Dual Page Copy

    DUAL PAGE COPY Original Copy The DUAL PAGE COPY feature produces individual copies of two documents placed side by side on the original table. It is especially useful when copying books and other bound documents. This feature cannot be used with the 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 feature and sort/group feature.

  • Page 34: Rotation Copying

    ROTATION COPYING If user program No. 7 is set, the image of the original will rotate when the Original Paper orientation of the original does not match that of the copy paper. Rotation copying will function only if the AUTO PAPER SELECT mode or AUTO IMAGE mode has been selected.

  • Page 35: In 1 Or 4 In 1

    2 IN 1 OR 4 IN 1 2 in 1 copying 4 in 1 copying The 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 feature is used to copy 2 or 4 originals, collectively in a specified order, onto one sheet. These features cannot be used with the dual page copying, XY zoom, erase, or margin shift features.
  • Page 36 2 IN 1 OR 4 IN 1 Enter the desired pattern number using a numeric key. The entered number will blink in the copy quantity display. For layout pattern numbers, see the previous page. Press the START key. The entered number will light up steadily. Press the 2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 key to complete the selection.

  • Page 37: Erase

    ERASE Edge erase Center erase Edge + Center erase This copier has an edge erase mode and a center erase mode. Edge erase can be used to eliminate shadow lines around the edges of copies caused when thick paper or a book is used as an original. Center erase can be used to eliminate the shadow produced by the bindings of bound documents.
  • Page 38 ERASE Set the number of copies. Press the START key.

  • Page 39: Margin Shift

    MARGIN SHIFT Original Copy Expanded margin Margin is expanded here. The MARGIN SHIFT feature automatically shifts the text or image to the right to increase the left margin by approximately 1/4". This feature cannot be used with the 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 feature. Place the original in the document feeder tray or on the original table.

  • Page 40: Toner Cartridge Replacement

    SHARP Genuine Supplies which are designed, ) indicator engineered and tested to maximize the life and performance of SHARP copiers. Look for the Genuine Supplies label on the toner package. Open the bypass tray. Lift slightly on the side cover and slide the cover out until it stops.

  • Page 41: Toner Cartridge Life

    TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT Gently insert the toner cartridge along the guides until it locks in place while pushing the lock release lever. If dirt or dust is adhered to the toner cartridge, remove it before installing the cartridge. Remove the tape from the shutter. Pull the shutter out of the toner cartridge as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 42: Misfeed Removal

    MISFEED REMOVAL The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The misfeed ) indicator will blink, and blinking red misfeed location indicators will indicate the approximate misfeed location. Location A Feeding roller cover Location B Right side cover If paper is accidentally torn during removal, be sure to remove all pieces.

  • Page 43: Misfeed In The Bypass Tray

    Location C Roller If the misfed original cannot be removed in steps 1 and 2, remove the misfed original from the exit area. Open the document feeder cover and rotate the roller in the direction indicated by the arrow if needed. If the misfed original cannot be easily removed from the exit area, open the front part of the document feeder tray to remove the original.
  • Page 44 MISFEED REMOVAL If the misfed paper is seen from this side, proceed to “C. Misfeed in the transport area”. If paper is misfed here, proceed to “A. Misfeed in the paper feed area”. Roller rotating knob Check the misfeed location. Remove the misfed paper following the instructions for each location in the illustration below.
  • Page 45 Roller rotating knob Fusing unit release levers Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow. Carefully remove the misfed paper. Lower the fusing unit release levers to allow easier removal. Return the release levers to their operating positions. The fusing unit is hot.

  • Page 46: Misfeed In The Paper Tray

    MISFEED REMOVAL Close the side cover by pressing the handle on the cover. The misfeed ( ) indicator will go out. Misfeed in the paper tray Before opening the paper tray, be sure to open the bypass tray, lift slightly on the side cover and slide the cover out until it stops, and then perform steps 1 to 3 described in the “A.

  • Page 47: Developer Required

    DEVELOPER REPLACEMENT SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED SHARP SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Contact your service center as soon as possible. MAINTENANCE REQUIRED When the indicator lights up, service by an authorized SHARP service technician is required. Contact your service center as soon as possible.

  • Page 48: User Programs

    USER PROGRAMS The user programs allow the parameters of certain functions to be set, changed, or canceled as desired. List of user programs This copier has the following user programs. Program No. Program name Auto clear time Preheat mode Auto power shut-off timer Stream feeding mode...
  • Page 49 For operation of these programs after step 3, see page 49. Setting the user programs Press and hold the light ( seconds until all the alarm indicators ( ) blink and “– –” appears in the copy quantity display. Enter a program number using the numeric keys. The selected program number will blink in the copy quantity display.
  • Page 50 USER PROGRAMS Program name Parameters Auto clear time Preheat mode Auto power shut-off timer Stream feeding mode Auto power shut-off setting Border line for 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 * 0 Rotation copy Auto paper select mode Auto tray switching Erase width adjustment Layout in 2 in 1 copy Layout in 4 in 1 copy...

  • Page 51: Settings For Auditing Accounts

    Settings for auditing accounts Setting of user programs No. 10 to 15 varies with the program number. For settings of all programs, first follow steps 1 to 3 in “Setting the user programs” on page 47 to select a program. (1. Press the light ( more than 5 seconds.
  • Page 52 USER PROGRAMS Program No. 12: Account number change Program No. 12 is used to change account numbers. When program No. 12 is entered, an account number will appear in the copy quantity display. If no account number has been registered, “12E” will appear in the copy quantity display.
  • Page 53 Program No. 14: Number of copies per account Program No. 14 is used to display the total number of copies made against each account number. When program No. 14 is entered, an account number will appear in the copy quantity display. If no account number has been registered, “14E”...
  • Page 54 USER PROGRAMS Program No. 15: Resetting account Program No. 15 is used to reset all accounts or to reset any desired individual account. When program No. 15 is entered, “0” will blink on the right side of the copy quantity display. If no account number has been registered, “15E”...

  • Page 55: Power Save Modes

    These times can be changed using user programs. It is suggested that you set appropriate times according to the actual usage of the copier. See page 46. ® As an NERGY Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets ® NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency.
  • Page 56 POWER SAVE MODES Setting the power save modes The time that elapses before the copier enters a power save mode after any operation is made can be set manually. This time is set with user program No. 2 for the preheat mode and user program No. 3 for the auto power shut-off mode.

  • Page 57: User Maintenance

    USER MAINTENANCE Proper care is essential for clean, sharp copies. Please take a few minutes to regularly clean your copier. Paper feed roller Original table and platen cover Stains or dirt on the original table or platen cover will also be copied. Wipe the original table and platen cover with a soft, clean cloth.

  • Page 58: Transfer Charger Cleaning

    USER MAINTENANCE Charger cleaner Transfer charger cleaning 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. Open the bypass tray. Lift slightly on the side cover and slide the cover out until it stops.

  • Page 59: Copier Trouble

    COPIER TROUBLE? Problem Copier plugged in? Copier does not operate. Power switch ON? Copies are too dark or Copy density properly adjusted? too light. Is the original placed face up in the Blank copies SPF or face down on the original table? Paper too heavy? Copies smear if rubbed.
  • Page 60 Solution Clean regularly. See page 55. Use a clean original. indicator on? Developer is required. Contact your SHARP service center as soon as possible. See page 45. indicator on? Maintenance is required. Contact your SHARP service center as soon as possible. See page 45.
  • Page 61 Connect the copier to a power outlet which is not used for other electric appliances. Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. Please contact your SHARP service center immediately if a problem persists after checking the above. Self-diagnostic function An automatic self-diagnostic function is built into the copier.

  • Page 62: Supplies

    These will cause physical damage to the copier. For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP. Special papers except envelopes must be fed one sheet at a time through the bypass tray. Up to 10 envelopes can be set at one time.

  • Page 63: Genuine Supplies Statement

    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. Proper storage...

  • Page 64: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Type Copy system Originals Original sizes Copy sizes Copying speed (at 100% copy ratio) Continuous copy First-copy time Warm-up time Copy ratio Exposure system Copy paper feed Fusing system Developer system Light source Resolution Gradation Power supply Power consumption Desktop Dry, electrostatic transfer Sheets, bound documents...

  • Page 65: Single Pass Feeder

    First-copy time may differ depending on operating conditions, such as power-supply voltage and room temperature. 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.
  • Page 66 MEMO...

  • Page 67: Optional Equipment

    OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONTENTS SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ......66 250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE5)/ 2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE6) ....67 Loading copy paper .

  • Page 68: System Configuration

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION A number of options are available for the copier which allow you to configure a copier system to meet your particular needs. The options include the following. Facsimile expansion kit (AR-FX2)* Printer expansion kit (AR-PB8)* PS2 expansion kit (AR-PS1)* LCD panel kit (AR-PA1)* Job separator tray kit (AR-TR2)* Print server card (AR-NC3D)*...

  • Page 69: Part Names

    250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE5) 2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE6) These paper feed units as options provide the convenience of increased paper capacity for the copier and a greater choice of paper sizes readily available for copying. The AR-DE5 contains one 250-sheet paper tray and the AR-DE6 contains two 250-sheet paper trays.

  • Page 70: Misfeed Removal

    250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE5)/2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE6) Misfeed removal The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The misfeed ( the red indicator which indicates the paper feed unit will blink. ) indicator and Open the side cover of the paper feed unit and remove the misfed paper.

  • Page 71: Specifications

    (590 mm (W) x 471 mm (D) x 173.5 mm (H)) Drawn from the copier 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.
  • Page 72 INDEX 250-sheet paper feed unit ..... . . 67 2 in 1 ........33 2x250-sheet paper feed unit .
  • Page 73 INDEX Reduction ........18 Replacement – toner cartridge ......38 Single pass feeder (SPF) .

  • Page 74: Material Safety Data Sheet

    In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. (Name and Telephone Number) Sharp Electronics Corporation Telephone number for information: 1-800-237-4277 Emergency telephone number: Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. Telephone number for information: 905-890-2100 Emergency telephone number: Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd. Telephone number for information: 01923-474013 CAS No.
  • Page 75 Section 6. Physical Chemical Characteristics Boiling / Melting Point: Not applicable Vapor Pressure: Not applicable Vapor Density: Not applicable Evaporation Rate: Not applicable Appearance: Fine powder Odor: Odorless Section 7. Fire and Explosion Data Flash Point (Method Used): Ignition Temperature: Flammable Limits: Extinguishing Media: Special Fire Fighting Procedure:...
  • Page 76 In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. (Name and Telephone Number) Sharp Electronics Corporation Telephone number for information: 1-800-237-4277 Emergency telephone number: Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. Telephone number for information: 905-890-2100 Emergency telephone number: Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd. Telephone number for information: 01923-474013 CAS No.
  • Page 77 Section 6. Physical Chemical Characteristics Boiling / Melting Point: Not applicable Vapor Pressure: Not applicable Vapor Density: Not applicable Evaporation Rate: Not applicable Appearance: Fine powder Odor: Odorless Section 7. Fire and Explosion Data Flash Point (Method Used): Ignition Temperature: Flammable Limits: Extinguishing Media: Special Fire Fighting Procedure:...
  • Page 78 MEMO...
  • Page 79 Sharp. You should be aware, however, that Sharp does not itself extend any warranties, either express or implied, directly to you, the end- user, and no one is authorized to make any representations or warranties on behalf of Sharp.

  • Page 80: Sharp Corporation

    AR-164 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135. www.sharp-usa.com SHARP CORPORATION PRINTED IN CHINA 2002B TINSE0000QSZZ...

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