MODEL

AR-153E

AR-157E

DIGITAL LASER COPIER/PRINTER

OPERATION MANUAL

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AR-157E

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 unit 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.

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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.

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.

Safety precautions:

This Digital Copier is rated Class 1 and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 of the CDRH standards. This means that the unit does not produce hazardous laser radiation. For your safety, observe the precautions below.

???Do not remove the cabinet, operation panel or any other covers.

???The unit???s exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. Do not bypass any safety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into switch slots.

A small amount of ozone is produced within the unit during operation. The emission level is insufficient to cause any health hazard.

Note:

The present recommended long term exposure limit for ozone is 0.1ppm (0.2mg/m3) calculated as an 8hr. time-weighted average concentration.

However, since the small amount that is emitted may have an objectionable odor, it is advisable to place the unit in a ventilated area.

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CONTENTS

PART NAMES

7Bypass paper guides

8Paper output tray

9Paper output tray extension

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OPERATION PANEL

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LOADING THE PAPER TRAY

1 Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it stops.

2 Adjust the paper guides on the paper tray to the copy paper 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.

3 Fan the paper and insert it into the tray. Make sure the edges go under the corner hooks.

Do not load paper above the maximum height line ( ). Exceeding the line will cause a paper misfeed.

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4 Gently push the paper tray back into the unit.

??? After loading paper, to cancel the blinking without restarting copying, press the clear () key. The in the display will go out and the start () indicator will light up.

???Be sure that paper is free of rips, dust, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges.

???Make sure all the paper in the stack is the same size and type.

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.

???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 can be used to feed standard paper, transparency film, labels, envelopes and other special purpose paper. Paper measuring from 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 14" and in the weight range of 14 lbs. to 34.5 lbs. can be used in this tray.

(For paper weighing from 28 lbs. to 34.5 lbs., 8-1/2" x 11" is the maximum size.)

??? The multi-bypass tray can hold maximum of 50 sheets of paper. (Capacity will vary depending on the type of paper loaded.)

??? 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.

1 Open the multi-bypass tray and extend the tray.

To close the multi- bypass tray, perform step 1 and then step 2 in the illustration and push the round projections at the right of the tray until they click.

2 Set the paper guides to the paper width. Insert the paper (print face down) all the way into the multi-bypass tray.

Print face

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??? Paper must be fed narrow side into the feed slot.

??? Special papers such as transparency film and labels must be fed one sheet at a time through the multi-bypass tray.

???When copying onto transparency film, remove each copy promptly. Do not let copies stack up.

3 Press the tray select () key to select the multi-bypass tray.

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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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POWER ON

Turn the power switch on the left side of the unit to the "ON" position. The start ( ) indicator will light up.

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.22) 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.

"0" is displayed in the display.

When copying is begun in this state, the settings in the following table are used.

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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 minimize 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.

ORIGINAL PLACEMENT

Using the original table

??? The original table can read up to 8-1/2" x 14" original.

??? Image loss 5/32" can occur at the leading and trailing edges of the copies. Also image loss 11/64" 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.

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Setting a large original (AR-153E)

The original cover can be removed to allow copying of bulky objects.

1 Simply lift the original cover straight up.

2 To reattach the original cover, reverse the above procedure.

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Using the RSPF/SPF

The 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 weighting from 14 lbs. to 23.9 lbs.

Stream feeding mode

The stream feeding mode allows easy operation of continuous copying from the RSPF/SPF. If the stream feeding mode has been enabled using user program No.4, the RSPF/SPF ( ) indicator will blink approximately 5 seconds after the last original has been fed by the RSPF/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 RSPF/SPF. The default setting of the stream feeding mode is "ON". See "USER PROGRAMS" (p.23).

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SET THE COPY QUANTITY

Set the number of copies using the two copy quantity (, ) keys when copying from the original table or copying from RSPF/SPF.

??? 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 five steps manually.

The copy resolution used for AUTO and MANUAL ( ) mode can be changed. (p.23)

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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 RSPF/SPF respectively.

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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.

3 Set the reduction/enlargement ratio.

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%, 64%, 78%, 129% and 400%.

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.

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SELECTING THE TRAY

??? Paper sizes that can be used in the duplex copy mode are letter, legal, and invoice. When copying from the original table in the duplex copy mode, only letter size paper can be used. (AR-157E)

??? The multi-bypass tray cannot be used in the duplex copy mode.

Press the tray select () key.

Each time you press the tray select () key, the location indicated by the paper feed location indicator changes in the following order: paper tray 1, paper tray 2, multi- bypass tray.

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Making two-sided copies

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A B C

3 Select the copy settings. See "SET THE COPY QUANTITY" (p.16), "EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING" (p.16), and "REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM" (p.18).

Using the original table

If you are using the original table, copying is only possible in one sided to two-sided mode ("A" above).

1Press the start ( ) key.

The original is scanned into the unit's memory and the number of the copy quantity blinks in the display.

2Place the original that you wish to copy onto the rear side of the paper, and press the start ( ) key again.

Copying begins.

Using the RSPF

Press the start ( ) key. Copying begins in the selected two-sided copy mode.

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DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

Toner save mode (page 22)

Reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%.

Power save modes (page 23)

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.

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 except the ONLINE indicator 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 23)

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.

Stream feeding mode (page 23)

For description of the stream feeding mode, see "Stream feeding mode" (p.15).

Resolution of AUTO & MANUAL mode (page 23)

You can set the copy resolution used for AUTO and MANUAL ( ) exposure mode.

TONER SAVE MODE

1 Press the exposure mode selector key to select the MANUAL () mode.

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4 Press the exposure mode selector key. The PHOTO ()

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

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Resolution of AUTO

6*0 300dpi, 1 600dpi & MANUAL mode

* Factory default settings are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Program No. 4 can be used when your unit has the RSPF/SPF.

5 Press the start () key. The right-hand number in the display will be steadily lit and the entered value will be stored.

To change the setting or to set another mode, press the clear () key. The unit will return to step 2.

6 Press the light () or dark () key to return to the normal copy mode.

DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES

Use the following procedure to display the total number of copies.

Example: Total number of copies is 1,234.

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5 MAINTENANCE

This chapter describes how to replace the toner cartridge and how to clean the 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 maximize 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 () indicator may

blink, the indicator light up, and the unit stop, even though toner is left. 5 The unit will feed toner up to 2 minutes and then the start () indicator

will light up. Press the start ( ) key to restart copying.

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??? 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.

4 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 or 5 times Shutter

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.

5 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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6 Close 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 start () indicator will light up.

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 then5 copying can be restarted.

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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/RSPF/

SPF

Stains on the glass, RSPF/SPF scanning window, cover or RSPF/SPF roller will also be copied. Wipe the glass, RSPF/SPF scanning window, cover and RSPF/SPF roller with a soft, clean cloth. If necessary, dampen the cloth with a glass cleaner.

RSPF/SPF roller

RSPF/SPF 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.

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6 TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT

This chapter describes misfeed removal and troubleshooting.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If any problem occurs, check the list below before contacting the SHARP service center.

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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.

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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 RSPF/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 RSPF/SPF misfeeds an original sheet, the unit will stop and the RSPF/SPF misfeed ( ) indicator will blink, while the misfeed () indicator will remain off. For a misfeed of originals in the RSPF/SPF, see "E: Misfeed in the RSPF/SPF" (p.35).

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.

1 Open the multi-bypass tray, and side cover, in that order.

To open the multi-bypass tray, see "BYPASS FEED (including special paper)" (p.10). To open the side cover, see "TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT" (p.25).

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.33).

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A:Misfeed in the paper feed area

1Gently remove the misfed paper from the paper feed area as 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.

???If the paper has been fed through the multi-bypass tray, do not remove the misfed paper through the multi-bypass tray. Toner on the paper may stain the paper transport area, resulting in smudges on copies.

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

The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch the fusing unit when removing misfed paper. Doing so may cause a burn or other injury.

??? 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.

3 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 () indicator will light up.

C:Misfeed in the transport area

1Lower the fusing unit release lever.

See "B: Misfeed in the fusing area" (p.33).

2Open the front cover.

To open the front cover, see "TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT" (p.25).

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4 Raise the fusing unit release lever, close the front cover and then close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The misfeed () indicator will go out and the start () indicator will light up.

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.

D: Misfeed in the lower paper feed area

1 Open the lower side cover (under the multi-bypass tray) and remove the misfed paper. If the misfeed () indicator 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.

E: Misfeed in the RSPF/SPF

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 RSPF/SPF to clear the RSPF/SPF misfeed ( ) indicator. If the misfed original cannot be easily removed, proceed to (C).

Feeding roller cover

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(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 removed, proceed to (C).

Roller rotating knob

(AR-157E)

With the RSPF, pull out the reversing tray to remove the misfed original.

With the RSPF, after removing the misfed original from the exit area, be sure to insert the reversing tray into the exit area until it locks in place.

Reversing tray

(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. Open and close the RSPF/SPF to clear the RSPF/SPF misfeed ( ) indicator, and then return the required number of originals. Then press the start () key to resume copying.

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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 center as soon as possible.

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED

When maintenance ( ) indicator lights up, service by an authorized SHARP service technician is required. Contact your service center as soon as possible.

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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.

Printer/Scanner

Expansion Kit

(AR-PG2)

PRINTER/SCANNER EXPANSION KIT (AR-PG2)

A printer function and scanner function can be added to the unit by installing the AR- PG2. For information on installing the software for these functions, see "INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE" (p.40).

SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP5)

The single pass feeder (SPF) holds up to 30 originals for automatic feeding.

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 unit. See "LOADING THE PAPER TRAY" (p.8) and "SELECTING THE TRAY" (p.19).

Using the paper feed unit with the printer function (when the AR-PG2 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.

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HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Check the following hardware and software requirements in order to install the software.

*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 authorization 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.

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.66).

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Flow of installation

Refer to the following table and then begin installation.

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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.

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.41), and then select only appropriate the software packages to be installed.

5 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.

6 Copying files for MFP driver installation (This step will start if it was selected in step 4).

1After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the "Next" button.

2A 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.

3Click the "Next" button in the dialog box to install the MFP driver or Cancel to quit the installation.

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".

4When the "The MFP driver installation is complete." dialog box appears, click the "OK" button.

The Button Manager installer will start.

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9 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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10 Connect 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 are using Windows XP with the parallel interface, go to step 12.

11 Begin installation of the scanner driver.

1"SHARP AR-xxxx" (where xxxx is the model name of your MFP) will appear in the "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog box. Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click the "Next" button.

2The "Install hardware" dialog box will appear. Click the "Continue Anyway" button.

3When installation of the driver is completed, click the "Finish" button to finish the scanner driver installation.

12 Begin installation of the printer driver.

1"SHARP AR-xxxx" (where xxxx is the model name of your MFP) will appear in the "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog box. Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click the "Next" button.

2The "Hardware Installation" dialog box will appear. Click the "Continue Anyway" button.

3When installation of the driver is completed, click the "Finish" 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.

3 Double-click the "setup" ( ) icon.

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.)

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8 Begin installation of the Sharpdesk (This step will start if it was selected in step 4).

1After confirming the message in the "Welcome to Sharpdesk installation" window, click the "Next" button.

2Read the message in the "Information" window, and then click the "Next" button.

3When the "Choose Destination Location" window appears, click the "Next" button.

4When the "Select Program Folder" window appears, click the "Next" button.

The setup program will start to copy the files.

If the dialog box asking "If you have TIF files saved using Photoshop or Imaging for Windows you should hit Skip" appears, answer the question to continue the Sharpdesk installation.

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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.

3 Double-click the "setup" ( ) icon.

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.)

4 Select the software packages to be 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.

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.

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7 Copying files for MFP driver installation and parallel interface setup (This step will start if it was selected in step 4).

1After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the "Next" button.

2A 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.

3Click the "Next" button in the dialog box to 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.

4The 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.

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.

5 Establish the printer settings and click the "Next" button.

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".

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8 Begin installation of the Sharpdesk (This step will start if it was selected in step 4).

1After confirming the message in the "Welcome to Sharpdesk installation" window, click the "Next" button.

2Read the message in the "Information" window, and then click the "Next" button.

3When the "Choose Destination Location" window appears, click the "Next" button.

4When the "Select Program Folder" window appears, click the "Next" button.

The setup program will start to copy the files.

If the dialog box asking "If you have TIF files saved using Photoshop or Imaging for Windows you should hit Skip" appears, answer the question to continue the Sharpdesk installation.

5Click the "Finish" button when the message

to inform you of the completion of the installation appears.

9 Click the "Close" button when the message to inform you of the completion of the installation appears.

After the installation, a message to restart your computer may be displayed. In this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer.

10 Connect the 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 ( ) indicator indicate the state of the printer or scanner.

SCANNER indicator

ONLINE indicator

Start indicator

Power save indicator

Start indicator

ONLINE indicator

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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.

The procedure for loading paper is the same as for loading copy paper. See "LOADING PAPER" (p.7).

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

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.

??? 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 PROGRAMS" (p.23).

???Preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode will be canceled 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 or multi-bypass 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.53), or wait until the set auto clear time (p.22) elapses. The remaining print data will be sent to the unit and printing will resume.

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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 only 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

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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.

1 Click the "Start" button, select "Control Panel" from "Settings", and open "Scanners and Cameras" in start menu.

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.

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Scan Button Destination 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 from the RSPF/SPF in full color at 75 dpi to Sharpdesk using the operation panel "SC1" SCANNER () key selection.

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.

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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.

This is the Windows Event Manager

Selection Dialog.8 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 unit is used to begin a scan job during a print job, the scan job will be stored and scanning will begin when the print job is completed.

???When scanning an original that has been placed in the RSPF/SPF, only one original can be placed unless you are using Sharpdesk.

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The selected application launches and scanning begins.

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 Manager" (p.56).

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 RSPF/SPF. If you perform a pre-scan (see the online manual or the help file for the scanner driver), the original in the RSPF/SPF will be output to the exit area after scanning. To scan the original after the pre-scan, place the original in the RSPF/SPF once again.

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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.

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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.

6 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.

4 Double-click the "Manual" folder, double-click the "EnglishA" folder, and then double-click the "AR_153E_157E.pdf" icon.

The following window will appear.

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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

4 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.

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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 (6 feet Max.)

USB interface cable

Shielded twisted pair cable, high-speed transmission equivalent (6 feet 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

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Connecting the parallel interface cable

4 Insert the other end of the cable into the interface connector of your computer.

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Optional equipment

Printer/Scanner Expansion Kit (AR-PG2)

*1 Feed paper lengthwise only.

*2 Data transmission time is not included.

Single pass feeder (AR-SP5)

250-sheet paper feed unit (AR-D16)

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 9 nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from

these values in individual units.

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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) 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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6. Limited Warranty on Media.

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. 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 unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of SHARP.

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Date Issued:Nov. 1, 2000

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

MSDS No. F-01001

Section 1. Product Identification

Product:

AR-152NT/T/FT/ST (Black Toner)

Section 2. Supplier???s Name and Address

Sharp Corporation

22-22 Nagaike-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan

Local suppliers are listed below. Please contact the nearest supplier for additional information.

Section 4. Hazardous Identification (Emergency Overview)

Toner is a fine, black powder possessing no immediate hazard. There are no anticipated carcinogenic effects from exposure based on animal tests performed using toner. When used as intended according to instructions, studies do not indicate any symptoms of fibrosis will occur.

Health Hazards: Acute oral toxicity ------------- LDLo of this toner is over 2,000mg/kg. Mutagenicity -------------------- The result of Ames test is negative.

Carcinogenicity: In 1996 the IARC reevaluated carbon black as a Group 2B carcinogen (possible human carcinogen). This classification is given to chemicals for which there is inadequate human evidence, but sufficient animal evidence on which to base an opinion of carcinogenicity. The classification is based upon the development of lung tumors in rats receiving chronic inhalation exposures to free carbon black at levels that induce particle overload of the lung. Studies performed in animal models other than rats did not show any association between carbon black and lung tumors. Moreover, a two-year cancer bioassay using a typical toner preparation containing carbon black demonstrated no association between toner exposure and tumor development in rats.

Chronic Effect: In a study in rats of chronic inhalation exposure to a typical toner, a mild to moderate degree of lung fibrosis was observed in 92% of the rats in the high concentration (16mg/m3) exposure group, and a minimal to mild degree of fibrosis was noted in 22% of the animals in the middle (4mg/m3) exposure group, but no pulmonary change was reported in the lowest (1mg/m3) exposure group, the most relevant level to potential human exposures.

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Minimal irritation to respiratory tract may occur as with exposure

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135.

www.sharp-usa.com

2002G KS 1 TINSE0800QSZZ

Contents

5 Index

3 Scan

1 How to Use the Online Manual

This Online Manual provides instruction for the operation of your new unit. Please read the following explanation of how to use the Online Manual, and then search for the information that you need.

For more information about computers, operating systems and Acrobat Reader, please refer to the relevant manual or help file.

How to Control the Online Manual

Following links

Links can connect parts of a document to other parts for further information. In this document, green colored letters are linked areas.

To follow a link, select a hand tool (), a zoom tool or a selection tool. Position the pointer over the linked area on the page until the pointer changes to a hand with a pointing finger ( ). Then click the link.

Using Bookmarks

This online manual has Bookmarks on the main pages of each section. You can move to the desired pages by simply clicking its bookmark.

How to Print Out the Online Manual

In order to print out a hard copy of the Online Manual for your reference, go to Acrobat Reader, click the "File" menu, and select "Print". After specifying the printer setting, click the "Print" ("OK" on Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0) button to print.

!In this online manual, screen images and operating procedures are mainly for Windows XP. With other versions of Windows, some screen images may be different from those in this manual.

2 Printing Overview

The flow chart shown below provides printing overview.

Reference: For more information on printing, see Basic Printing.

Prepare the document you intend to print

Open the printer driver setup screen and set the print preferences

Reference:

Printer Driver Settings, Printing a Watermark, Fitting the Printed Image to the Paper,

Printing Multiple Pages on One Page, Two-sided Printing (AR-157E only)

Send print data from your computer

Printing

Exit printing

2 Basic Printing

This is a printing example using WordPad to print a document onto letter size paper.

2 Starting the Printer Driver Using the "Start" Button

You can open the printer driver and change the printer driver settings from the Windows "start" button. Settings adjusted in this way will be the initial settings when you print from an application. (If you change the settings from the printer driver setup screen at the time of printing, the settings will revert to the initial settings when you quit the application.)

2 Printer Driver Settings

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

The AR-157E printer driver setup screen is shown below. The settings and the image of the unit will vary depending on the model.

Note

2 Fitting the Printed Image to the Paper

This printer driver can adjust the zoom ratio for printing according to the paper loaded in the unit.

Follow the steps shown below to use this function. The instruction below assumes that you intend to print a Letter size document onto an Invoice size paper.

The "Fit To Paper Size" setting is not available when "N-Up Printing" is selected.

Reference: Printing Multiple Pages on One Page

Note

2 Two-sided Printing (AR-157E only)

You can print on both sides of the paper.

To use this function, open the printer driver setup screen and select "2- Sided (Book)" or "2-Sided (Tablet)" from "Document Style" in the "Main" tab.

When using two-sided printing, select "Tray 1" or "Tray 2" for the "Paper Source" in the "Paper" tab.

Note

The following example shows the result when portrait data is printed on both sides of the paper.

Printing result

Print data

2 Outline of the Print Status Window

When printing begins, the Print Status Window activates and appears on the screen.

The Print Status Window is a program designed to show the current printer status including the document name being printed and error messages.

3 Scanning Overview

The flow chart shown below provides scanning overview.

Place the original in the scanning position

Reference: For more detail, refer to the "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT" in the Operation Manual.

*1:TWAIN is an industry standard for interface of image data processing devices including scanners. By installing a TWAIN driver onto your computer, you can scan and work with images using a variety of TWAIN-compliant applications.

*2:WIA (Windows Imaging Acquisition) is a Windows function that allows a scanner, digital camera or other imaging device to communicate with an

3 Scanning an Image from a TWAIN-Compliant Application (part 1)

The SHARP scanner driver conforms to TWAIN, the industry standard, making it compatible with a variety of TWAIN- compliant applications. Below is a step-by-step guide for acquiring a scanned image to the Sharpdesk desktop screen using Sharpdesk.

3 Scanning an Image from a TWAIN-Compliant Application (part 2)

3 Scanning an Image from a TWAIN-Compliant Application (part 3)

Scanner Driver Settings

The scanner driver setup screen consists of the "Set-up screen", which lets you select scan settings, and the "Preview screen", which shows the scanned image. For details on the scan settings, click the "Help" button to display Help.

3 Scanning an Image from a TWAIN-Compliant Application (part 4)

3 Scanning an Image from a WIA-Compliant Application (Windows XP) (part 2)

3 Scanning an Image from the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" (Windows XP) (part 1)

The procedure for scanning with the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" in Windows XP is explained here. The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" lets you scan an image without using a WIA-compliant application.

pictures" in "Imaging Tasks".

The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" will appear.

3 Scanning an Image from the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" (Windows XP) (part 2)

If you placed the original in the RSPF/SPF, select "Document Feeder" for the "Paper source" and specify the original size in "Page size".

You can click the "Preview" button to display the preview image.

3 Scanning an Image from the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" (Windows XP) (part 3)

If you are ready to end the session, click "Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures".

3 Outline of Button Manager

Button Manager is a utility software to link scanning functions to the SCANNER key on the unit. This software enables you to set scanning functions to six different scan menus, which will be linked the SCANNER key on the unit.

Reference: To begin scanning using the unit's operation panel, settings must be established in the Control Panel after the Button Manager is installed. For information on installing the Button Manager, establishing the Control Panel settings, and scanning using the unit's operation panel, see "USING THE SCANNER MODE" in the Operation Manual.

The functions of Button Manager are shown below.

You can specify and change your six scan menu options from six functions. Refer to Button Manager Settings to specify and change the scan menu options.

3 Button Manager Settings

After being installed, Button Manager normally keeps active under the Windows operating system. Follow the steps shown below to set scan options as you like.

For details on the settings in the setting screen of Button Manager, see Button Manager Help.

Reference: Outline of Button Manager

4 Identifying Unit Problems

When 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 when the unit does not work properly but it can make a copy.

Reference: If any copier trouble occurs, refer to "TROUBLESHOOTING" in the Operation Manual.

Make sure that the unit is not working. You cannot print from your computer or scan from the unit while the unit is making copies.

Note

The unit's scanning function can only be used if the unit is connected to your computer with a USB cable.

Caution

4 Check the Connection between the Unit and Computer

CHECK2 Is the interface cable connected securely?

Check if the interface cable is securely plugged into the connectors of the unit and computer. It is also advisable to ensure that the connector pins are not bent.

Reference: See "CONNECTING THE INTERFACE

CABLE" in the Operation Manual for more details on interface connection.

CHECK3 Are any other USB peripherals being connected along with the unit?

If other USB peripherals are connected through the same hub, disconnect them to see if the problem still exists.

4 Check Your Computer

Reference: Plug and Play Screen does not Appear (when the USB is connected)

4 Plug and Play Screen does not Appear (when the USB is connected)

If 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 devices, follow the steps below to verify that the USB port is available.

4 Failed to Install the MFP Driver (Windows 2000/XP)

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

4 Faint, Uneven or Smeared Print Output

If print output is faint, uneven or smeared, follow the steps listed below.

4 Characters or Graphics are not Printed in Correct Position

If a document is printed skewed or partly off the paper, follow the steps listed below.

4 Nothing Prints

If nothing prints even when the unit is turned on, please wait a few moments. The unit needs a longer time to process intricate data. If the unit still does not print, refer to the check list below.

4 Poor Scanning Result

If you get poor quality as a result of a scanning job, and you cannot improve the quality by changing preferences, refer to the check list shown below.

4 Unable to Scan the Image

If 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 power source, and then plug it back in. Restart your computer. Try scanning again. If scanning is still not possible, refer to the check list below.

4 Uninstalling SHARP Personal MFP Series Software

If printing or scanning is not possible, or Button Manager does not function correctly, check the items in "Nothing Prints" or "Unable to Scan the Image". If you still cannot solve the problem, follow the steps below to uninstall SHARP Personal MFP series software (MFP driver (printer driver/scanner driver), Button Manager), and then reinstall it.

Before uninstalling SHARP Personal MFP series software, close all applications.

Caution

5 Index