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.

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Indication

 

Cause and remedy

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Developer

Steadily

Developer is required. Contact your SHARP

 

 

replacement

37

 

lit

service center as soon as possible.

 

required indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toner cartridge

Steadily

Replacement of toner cartridge will be needed

25

 

lit

soon. Prepare a new cartridge.

 

replacement

 

 

 

Toner cartridge must be replaced. Replace it

 

 

required indicator

Blinking

25

 

with a new one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A misfeed has occurred. Remove the misfed

 

 

Misfeed indicator

Blinking

paper referring to the description of "MISFEED

32

 

REMOVAL".

 

 

 

 

The lower side cover may be open. If so, close it.

35

 

Maintenance

Steadily

Service by an authorized SHARP service

37

 

indicator

lit

technician is required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RSPF/SPF misfeed

 

An original misfeed has occurred in the RSPF/

 

 

Blinking

SPF. Remove the misfed originals referring to

35

 

indicator

 

the description of "E: Misfeed in the RSPF/SPF".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The unit is in the preheat mode. Press any key to

22

 

 

 

cancel the preheat mode.

 

Power save indicator is

 

 

The unit is in the auto power shut-off mode.

 

 

steadily lit.

 

 

 

 

Press the start ( ) key to cancel the auto power

22

 

 

 

 

 

 

shut-off mode.

 

 

The paper tray indicator is

The paper tray is not installed properly. Push the

8

 

blinking.

 

tray into the unit securely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A toner cartridge is not installed. Installed a toner

 

 

"CH" is blinking in the

cartridge. If "CH" is blinking even if a cartridge is

25

 

display.

 

installed properly, contact SHARP service

 

 

 

 

 

 

center.

 

 

"CH" is steadily lit in the

Side cover is open. Close the side cover

 

 

securely by pressing the round projections near

 

display.

 

 

 

the side cover open button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The paper tray or multi-bypass tray is empty.

8, 10

 

 

 

Load paper.

 

"P" is blinking in the display.

 

 

A misfeed has occurred in the paper tray, multi-

32

 

 

 

 

 

 

bypass tray. Remove the misfed paper.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A letter and a number appear

The unit will not function. Turn the power switch

 

 

off, remove the power cord from the outlet, and

 

alternately.

 

contact your SHARP service center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sharp AR-157E, AR-153E operation manual Status Indicators, Be sure to use only genuine Sharp parts and supplies

AR-157E, AR-153E specifications

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Both models are equipped with a user-friendly control panel featuring a large LCD display, which makes navigation intuitive and straightforward. This design allows users to easily access functions and settings without extensive training or experience.

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