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MODEL AR-163 DIGITAL COPYING MACHINE OPERATION MANUAL Page • GETTING STARTED 2 • MAKING COPIES 13 • STATUS INDICATORS 28 • GENERAL INFORMATION 35 • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 53
MODEL AR-163 DIGITAL COPYING MACHINE OPERATION MANUAL Page • GETTING STARTED 2 • MAKING COPIES 13 • STATUS INDICATORS 28 • GENERAL INFORMATION 35 • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 53
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...indications are shown on the inch series machines. 2 Indicates a letter displayed in this manual In this manual and the copier. However, this manual in a handy location. For description of this manual, inch series indications are not properly followed. Warns the user that damage to the ...are displayed on the operation panel of the printer features and facsimile features, see their separate manuals. (Some options may be sure to familiarise yourself with this manual, the following icons are quoted where applicable. q The inch series specifications are not properly ...
...indications are shown on the inch series machines. 2 Indicates a letter displayed in this manual In this manual and the copier. However, this manual in a handy location. For description of this manual, inch series indications are not properly followed. Warns the user that damage to the ...are displayed on the operation panel of the printer features and facsimile features, see their separate manuals. (Some options may be sure to familiarise yourself with this manual, the following icons are quoted where applicable. q The inch series specifications are not properly ...
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q Copying speed is performed. q In addition to the automatic exposure mode, the manual exposure can be used as the XY zoom, black and white reverse, and dual page copy are available. (To use , allowing improvement of delicate halftone ... use the 2 in 1 and 4 in standby mode and meet the Energy Star Guidelines. Some options may not be controlled. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for customer needs. High-quality digital image q High-quality copying at 600 dpi is...
q Copying speed is performed. q In addition to the automatic exposure mode, the manual exposure can be used as the XY zoom, black and white reverse, and dual page copy are available. (To use , allowing improvement of delicate halftone ... use the 2 in 1 and 4 in standby mode and meet the Energy Star Guidelines. Some options may not be controlled. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for customer needs. High-quality digital image q High-quality copying at 600 dpi is...
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Toner cartridge Contains toner. The fusing unit is hot. Take care in removing paper. Roller rotating knob Turn to remove misfed paper. Accessories Operation manual 1 Charger cleaner 1 5 Photoconductive drum Copy images are formed on the photoconductive drum. Paper guide Open to remove misfed paper. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS GETTING STARTED Part names and functions Toner cartridge lock release lever Use to remove misfed paper. Fusing unit release levers Lower to unlock the toner cartridge.
Toner cartridge Contains toner. The fusing unit is hot. Take care in removing paper. Roller rotating knob Turn to remove misfed paper. Accessories Operation manual 1 Charger cleaner 1 5 Photoconductive drum Copy images are formed on the photoconductive drum. Paper guide Open to remove misfed paper. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS GETTING STARTED Part names and functions Toner cartridge lock release lever Use to remove misfed paper. Fusing unit release levers Lower to unlock the toner cartridge.
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...quantity display Displays the specified copy quantity during standby to sequentially select the exposure modes: AUTO, MANUAL, or PHOTO. PAPER SIZE ENTER ( ) key (p.12) Use to adjust the MANUAL or PHOTO exposure level. Press during the ready condition and displays the copy countdown as part ...of scanned original image data. (Used when an optional electronic sorting kit and an optional SPF are installed) AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( / / ) key and ...
...quantity display Displays the specified copy quantity during standby to sequentially select the exposure modes: AUTO, MANUAL, or PHOTO. PAPER SIZE ENTER ( ) key (p.12) Use to adjust the MANUAL or PHOTO exposure level. Press during the ready condition and displays the copy countdown as part ...of scanned original image data. (Used when an optional electronic sorting kit and an optional SPF are installed) AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( / / ) key and ...
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... and indicator Copying is possible when the indicator is shown by a lit indicator ( ). CLEAR ALL ( ) key Clears all selected settings and returns the copier to manually select a paper tray. AUTO IMAGE ( ) key and indicator Press for automatic paper selec- The general location of two originals placed side by side on the...
... and indicator Copying is possible when the indicator is shown by a lit indicator ( ). CLEAR ALL ( ) key Clears all selected settings and returns the copier to manually select a paper tray. AUTO IMAGE ( ) key and indicator Press for automatic paper selec- The general location of two originals placed side by side on the...
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... already on and all indicators except the POWER SAVE ( ) indicator are automatically made. Also image loss (max. 4 mm (5/32") in the copy quantity display. AUTOMATIC ( ), MANUAL ( ), and PHOTO ( ). See page 42, POWER SAVE MODES. 2 Place the original face down on . Align it with the original size scale. Normal copying 14 4 Ensure...
... already on and all indicators except the POWER SAVE ( ) indicator are automatically made. Also image loss (max. 4 mm (5/32") in the copy quantity display. AUTOMATIC ( ), MANUAL ( ), and PHOTO ( ). See page 42, POWER SAVE MODES. 2 Place the original face down on . Align it with the original size scale. Normal copying 14 4 Ensure...
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... the original and press the START ( ) key. q There are 5 exposure steps indicated by 1 each time a copy is displayed. MAKING COPIES Normal copying NORMAL COPYING q For manual copy density adjustment, press the AUTO/MANUAL/ PHOTO ( / / ) key to select MANUAL ( ) and adjust with the light ( ) and dark ( ) keys as desired.
... the original and press the START ( ) key. q There are 5 exposure steps indicated by 1 each time a copy is displayed. MAKING COPIES Normal copying NORMAL COPYING q For manual copy density adjustment, press the AUTO/MANUAL/ PHOTO ( / / ) key to select MANUAL ( ) and adjust with the light ( ) and dark ( ) keys as desired.
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... ( ) key until the indicator for the selected paper tray, then the ORIGINAL SIZE indicator will be selected either automatically with the AUTO IMAGE ( ) key or manually with the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and/or the zoom ( , ) keys. Change the orientation of the original on the original table and close the platen...
... ( ) key until the indicator for the selected paper tray, then the ORIGINAL SIZE indicator will be selected either automatically with the AUTO IMAGE ( ) key or manually with the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and/or the zoom ( , ) keys. Change the orientation of the original on the original table and close the platen...
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... START ( ) key. 17 Copy paper of the appropriate paper size will return to select the original size. REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM MAKING COPIES Reduction/enlargement/zoom Manual 1 Place the original on the original size and copy ratio. Preset reduction ratios are : 115%, 122%, 141%, and 200% (121%, 129%, 141%, and 200%). To...
... START ( ) key. 17 Copy paper of the appropriate paper size will return to select the original size. REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM MAKING COPIES Reduction/enlargement/zoom Manual 1 Place the original on the original size and copy ratio. Preset reduction ratios are : 115%, 122%, 141%, and 200% (121%, 129%, 141%, and 200%). To...
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... will be automatically selected. B/W reverse 2 Press the B/W REVERSE ( ) key. 3 Check the copy paper size. q When the B/W REVERSE feature is cancelled, the MANUAL mode will be automatically set to the MANUAL mode. If desired, another paper tray can be selected. Other exposure modes cannot be selected by pressing the TRAY SELECT ( ) key. 4 Make...
... will be automatically selected. B/W reverse 2 Press the B/W REVERSE ( ) key. 3 Check the copy paper size. q When the B/W REVERSE feature is cancelled, the MANUAL mode will be automatically set to the MANUAL mode. If desired, another paper tray can be selected. Other exposure modes cannot be selected by pressing the TRAY SELECT ( ) key. 4 Make...
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...that the SPF indicator does not light up before proceeding to lighten or darken the automatic exposure level as desired. 4 Press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( / / ) key. q One or two exposure indicators corresponding to blink. q This automatic exposure level will light up . MAKING COPIES... again by this procedure. 26 AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to Automatic exposure adjustment 2 Press and hold down the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( / / ) key for approximately 5 seconds. This level is level "3". 3 Press the light ( ) or dark ( ) key to step 1. To set...
...that the SPF indicator does not light up before proceeding to lighten or darken the automatic exposure level as desired. 4 Press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( / / ) key. q One or two exposure indicators corresponding to blink. q This automatic exposure level will light up . MAKING COPIES... again by this procedure. 26 AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to Automatic exposure adjustment 2 Press and hold down the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( / / ) key for approximately 5 seconds. This level is level "3". 3 Press the light ( ) or dark ( ) key to step 1. To set...
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... save mode, press the light ( ) key. q The exposure indicator marked "5" will begin to select exposure level "5" in the automatic and manual exposure modes. q The PHOTO ( ) indicator will stop blinking and will light up steadily. q To return to 2 Press and hold down the AUTO... level. TONER SAVE MODE This mode reduces toner consumption by approximately 10% in step 3. 27 MAKING COPIES Toner save mode is selected. 4 Press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( / / ) key. q The exposure indicator marked "1" will light up , indicating that the standard toner mode is active. 3 To enter the...
... save mode, press the light ( ) key. q The exposure indicator marked "5" will begin to select exposure level "5" in the automatic and manual exposure modes. q The PHOTO ( ) indicator will stop blinking and will light up steadily. q To return to 2 Press and hold down the AUTO... level. TONER SAVE MODE This mode reduces toner consumption by approximately 10% in step 3. 27 MAKING COPIES Toner save mode is selected. 4 Press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( / / ) key. q The exposure indicator marked "1" will light up , indicating that the standard toner mode is active. 3 To enter the...
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... key ( ) indicator will stop when a misfeed occurs. Be careful not to remove all pieces. Misfeed in optional equipment, see their respective sections of the operation manual. The misfeed ( ) indicator will blink, and blinking red misfeed location indicators will indicate the approximate misfeed location.
... key ( ) indicator will stop when a misfeed occurs. Be careful not to remove all pieces. Misfeed in optional equipment, see their respective sections of the operation manual. The misfeed ( ) indicator will blink, and blinking red misfeed location indicators will indicate the approximate misfeed location.
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... made can make desired settings and press the START ( ) key during warm-up is finished. 43 GENERAL INFORMATION Power save modes This time is set manually.
... made can make desired settings and press the START ( ) key during warm-up is finished. 43 GENERAL INFORMATION Power save modes This time is set manually.
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...the COPY mode. q Is copying, printing or facsimile printing being performed? q Is only the POWER SAVE ( ) indicator on ? Enter your SHARP service centre as soon as possible. See page 10, LOADING COPY PAPER. COPY/FAX key The COPY/FAX key is required. Problem Solution q ...q Is steadily lit in the auto power shut-off ? Copy paper is not possible. For details, see the MULTI ACCESS manual. 47 GENERAL INFORMATION Copier trouble? Contact your SHARP service centre as soon as possible. q Is the COPY indicator off mode. Press the START ( ) key. COPIER TROUBLE? ...
...the COPY mode. q Is copying, printing or facsimile printing being performed? q Is only the POWER SAVE ( ) indicator on ? Enter your SHARP service centre as soon as possible. See page 10, LOADING COPY PAPER. COPY/FAX key The COPY/FAX key is required. Problem Solution q ...q Is steadily lit in the auto power shut-off ? Copy paper is not possible. For details, see the MULTI ACCESS manual. 47 GENERAL INFORMATION Copier trouble? Contact your SHARP service centre as soon as possible. q Is the COPY indicator off mode. Press the START ( ) key. COPIER TROUBLE? ...
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... - toner cartridge 28 Index 69 part 4 O Operation panel 6 Options 54 Original table 4 P Paper - reduction/enlargement 16 - through bypass tray 18 - maintenance required indicator 34 Manual exposure 15 Manual feeding 18 Margin shift 65 Misfeed removal - SPF 57 N Names - loading 10 - two-sided 20 Copy paper 10, 49 Copy quantity 15 Copy ratio...
... - toner cartridge 28 Index 69 part 4 O Operation panel 6 Options 54 Original table 4 P Paper - reduction/enlargement 16 - through bypass tray 18 - maintenance required indicator 34 Manual exposure 15 Manual feeding 18 Margin shift 65 Misfeed removal - SPF 57 N Names - loading 10 - two-sided 20 Copy paper 10, 49 Copy quantity 15 Copy ratio...