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MODEL
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AR-163
Cautions on laser
CAUTIONS
STATUS INDICATORS
CONTENTS Page
GETTING STARTED
MAKING COPIES
Conventions used in this manual
INTRODUCTION
AB series metric and inch series references
Substantial copying features
MAIN FEATURES
Optional features
High-speed laser copying
Overall layout
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Fusing unit release levers
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Accessories
Toner cartridge lock release lever
panel
Operation
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Inch system
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
COPIER INSTALLATION
CAUTIONS ON HANDLING
1 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops
LOADING COPY PAPER
Push the pressure plate down until it locks in place
4 Push the paper tray firmly back into the copier
Squeeze the lock lever of the front guide and slide the
LOADING COPY PAPER
3 front guide to match the width of the paper
Left guide
Use the TRAY SELECT key to select the paper tray
ENTER
9 of which the paper size has been changed
Press the START key and then the PAPER SIZE 11 ENTER key
When copying is completed, press the AUDIT CLEAR 2 key
Enter your account number using the numeric keys
AUDITING ACCOUNTS
Adjust the copy density
Turn the power switch on
NORMAL COPYING
Place the original face down on the original table. Align
Set the number of copies using the numeric keys
How to remove the platen cover
NORMAL COPYING
Press the START key
Automatic
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM
Place the original on the original table and close the 1 platen cover
Press the ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER key until the
Ensure that copy paper of the desired size is installed in
Use the PRESET RATIO selector , keys and the
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM
Manual
1 Unfold the bypass tray
BYPASS FEED special paper
Set the paper guides to the copy paper width
5 the number of copies if using standard copy paper or envelopes
Leave the copy quantity at 0 if using special papers. Set
BYPASS FEED special paper
Press the TRAY SELECT key to select the bypass 4 tray
Place the first original on the original table and make a 1 copy
TWO-SIDED COPYING
Replace the first original with the second original and
2 close the platen cover
XY ZOOM
Use the PRESET RATIO selector , keys and zoom
Press the XY-ZOOM key
3 , keys to change the copy ratio in the vertical direction
7 the paper tray
XY ZOOM
8 Enter the desired number of copies 9 Press the START key
Use the PRESET RATIO selector , keys and zoom
Press the B/W REVERSE key Check the copy paper size
B/W REVERSE
Make all other desired copier selections and press the START key
Place the original on the original table and close the 1 platen cover
Place the originals on the original table with the centre
DUAL PAGE COPY
Press the DUAL PAGE COPY key
3 Set the number of copies 4 Press the START key
When all INTERRUPT copies are finished, press the
When the copier stops, remove the originals and set
INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN
Press the INTERRUPT key
Press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO / / key to 1 select the PHOTO mode
AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT
2/ key for approximately 5 seconds
“3”./Press and hold down the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO
Press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO / / key to 1 select the MANUAL mode
TONER SAVE MODE
To enter the toner save mode, press the light key
2/ key for approximately 5 seconds
GENUINE SUPPLIES
TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Open the bypass tray. Lift slightly on the side cover and
1 slide the cover out until it stops
1 seconds until all the alarm indicators
TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Toner cartridge life
Gently insert the toner cartridge along the guides until
Misfeed in the bypass tray
MISFEED REMOVAL
Misfeed in the copier
First confirm the misfeed location
MISFEED REMOVAL
B. Misfeed in the fusing area
Check the misfeed location. Remove the misfed paper
A. Misfeed in the paper feed area
Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the 2 arrow
Carefully remove the misfed paper. Lower the fusing
C. Misfeed in the transport area
Open the paper guide by pressing down the projection
Close the side cover by pressing the handle on the 3 cover
Misfeed in the paper tray
Gently lift and pull out the paper tray and remove the 1 misfed paper
2 Close the paper tray
DEVELOPER REQUIRED
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
List of user programs
USER PROGRAMS
Enter a program number using the numeric keys
Setting the user programs
USER PROGRAMS
and blink and “- -” appears in the copy quantity display
Select the desired parameter using the numeric keys
To continue with other user programs, press the key
USER PROGRAMS
Press the START key
Program No. 10 Auditing mode
Settings for auditing accounts
1. Select the desired setting using the numeric keys
1. Enter a 3-digit account number using the numeric keys
USER PROGRAMS Program No. 12 Account number change
3. Enter a new account number using the numeric keys
Program No. 13 Account number deletion
1. Use the copy ratio display key to select the account
1. Use the copy ratio display key to select the account number
USER PROGRAMS Program No. 14 Number of copies per account
2. Press and hold down the 0 key
Example 1,234 copies
1. To reset an individual account, press the 0 key
USER PROGRAMS Program No. 15 Resetting account
To reset all accounts, press key 2. Press the START key
number to be reset
Preheat mode
POWER SAVE MODES
Auto power shut-off mode
Setting the power save modes
POWER SAVE MODES
Copying from the preheat mode
Copying from the auto power shut-off mode
Original table and platen cover
USER MAINTENANCE
Bypass tray paper feed roller
Transfer charger cleaning
USER MAINTENANCE
1 Turn the power switch off
3 charger cleaner out by holding the tab
Solution
Problem
COPIER TROUBLE?
COPY/FAX key
COPIER TROUBLE?
Problem
Solution
Problem
Self-diagnostic function
Solution
COPIER TROUBLE?
Types and sizes of copy paper
SUPPLIES
Genuine supplies statement
SUPPLIES
Proper storage
1. Store the supplies in a location that is
GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
CONTENTS
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
SINGLE PASS FEEDER AR-SP2
Specifications
PART NAMES
SINGLE PASS FEEDER AR-SP2
Using the SPF
Press the START key
4 misfeed location indicator
Open and close the document feeder cover to cancel the
Misfeed removal
Close the left feeding roller cover
ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT AR-EB3
Rotation copying
Group mode
Sort mode
If the offset stack mode is disabled, copies will not be offset
The offset stack mode is enabled in the factory default setting
Press the SORT/GROUP / key to select the SORT mode
Copying in the sort mode
Set the originals face up in the document feeder tray
Set the number of copies and press the START key
IN 1 indicator then press and hold the 2 IN 1
indicators are not lit then press and hold the 2 IN
2 in 1 or 4 in
2 with the desired paper size
6 the selection
Press the 2 IN 1 / 4 IN
7 Set the number of copies Press the START key
The entered number will light up steadily
Erase
Press the ERASE / key to select the desired 2 erase mode
Check the copy paper size
AB A B
ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT AR-EB3
Set the number of copies Press the START key
Electronic sorting kit AR-EB3 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Place the original on the original table and close the platen cover
Margin shift
Press the MARGIN SHIFT key Check the copy paper size
ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT AR-EB3
2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT AR-DE6
250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT AR-DE5
Loading copy paper
250-sheet paper feed unit AR-DE5
Close the paper tray and the side cover
250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT AR-DE5/2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT AR-DE6
Misfeed removal
AR-DE6
AR-DE5
Specifications
250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT AR-DE5/2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT AR-DE6
INDEX
INDEX
Section 1. Product Identification
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 2. Supplier’s Name and Address
Section 3. Ingredients
Section 9. Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Section 6. Physical Chemical Characteristics
Section 7. Fire and Explosion Data
Section 8. Reactivity Data
Product Identification
Section
Supplier’s Name and Address
Ingredients
Section 9. Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Section 6. Physical Chemical Characteristics
Section 7. Fire and Explosion Data
Section 8. Reactivity Data
MEMO
This product is a class A product
CLASS LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
For a complete electrical disconnection, pull out the main plug
AR-163
PRINTED IN CHINA
SHARP CORPORATION