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- Page 1 MODEL AR-160 AR-161 DIGITAL COPYING MACHINE OPERATION MANUAL Page • GETTING STARTED • MAKING COPIES • STATUS INDICATORS • GENERAL INFORMATION • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT • APPENDIX...
- Page 2 CAUTIONS Follow the cautions below when using this copier. 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. ● Place the copier on a firm, level surface. ●...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Page GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION ....... . . 2 ● MAIN FEATURES . -
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION This copier has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a minimum amount of office space and with maximum operational ease. To get full use of all copier features, be sure to familiarise yourself with this manual and the copier. For quick reference during copier use, keep this manual in a handy location. -
Page 5: Main Features
MAIN FEATURES q High-speed laser copying First-copy time is only 7.2 seconds (except in a power save mode or immediately after power on). ● Copying speed is 16 copies/min., which adapts to business use, allowing improvement of working efficiency. ● w High-quality digital image High-quality copying at 600 dpi is performed. -
Page 6: Part Names And Functions
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Overall layout q Platen cover i Paper tray Place the original on the original table and close the Holds 250 sheets of copy paper. platen cover before copying starts. o Side cover w Original table Open to remove misfeeds and to service the copier. Place the document to be copied here. - Page 7 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS !5 Drum cartridge handle @1 Fusing unit release levers Hold to pull out the drum cartridge. Lower to remove misfed paper. !6 Drum cartridge The fusing unit is hot. Take care in removing paper. Copy images are formed on the photoconductive drum. !7 TD cartridge lock release lever @2 Paper guide Use to unlock the TD cartridge.
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Page 8: Operation Panel
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Operation panel Not used for the copier features. q INTERRUPT key and indicator (p. 25) !3 B/W REVERSE key and indicator (p. 23) Interrupts a copy run. Press to reverse the black and white areas. w Copy quantity display !4 XY-ZOOM key and indicator (p. - Page 9 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS #0 Paper feed location/misfeed location indica- 1st display 2nd display tors (p. 31) The selected paper feed location is shown by a lit indicator ( ). The general location of misfed paper is shown by a 12,345 Press and hold down the key.
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Page 10: Copier Installation
COPIER INSTALLATION Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the copier is moved. If the copier is moved from a cool place to a warm place, condensation may form inside the copier. Operation in this condition will cause poor copy quality and malfunctions. -
Page 11: Cautions On Handling
CAUTIONS ON HANDLING Be careful in handling the copier as follows to maintain the performance of this copier. Do not drop the copier, subject it to shock or strike it against any object. Do not expose the drum cartridge to direct sunlight. Doing so will damage the surface (green portion) of the drum cartridge, causing poor copy quality. -
Page 12: Loading Copy Paper
To save space, this copier has been designed with an adjustable front-loading tray, which is easily opened for paper loading. For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper. (See page 49.) The paper required ( ) indicator will light up when there is no copy paper in the selected paper feed station, or when the selected paper tray is not installed or is improperly installed. - Page 13 LOADING COPY PAPER Changing the copy paper size in the tray Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops. Push the pressure plate down until it locks in place. Squeeze the lock lever of the front guide and slide the front guide to match the width of the paper.
- Page 14 LOADING COPY PAPER To set the selected paper size, press the PAPER SIZE ENTER key. The selected paper feed location indicator will blink and the corre- ● sponding paper size (which is currently set) indicator will light up steadily. All other indicators will go out. For paper size setting, ensure that the COPY mode has been selected.
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Page 15: Auditing Accounts
AUDITING ACCOUNTS If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, it will not function until an assigned 3-digit account number has been entered. See page 39 for setting the auditing mode. If the copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, “– – –” will appear in the copy quantity display in the initial conditions. -
Page 16: Normal Copying
NORMAL COPYING Turn the power switch on. It will take about 35 seconds for the copier to warm up. However, you ● Power on can make desired settings and press the START key during warm-up. Copying will start after warm-up. If the copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, the START ●... - Page 17 NORMAL COPYING For manual copy density adjustment, press the AUTO/MANUAL/ ● PHOTO key to select MANUAL and adjust with the light ( ) and dark ( ) keys as desired. For photographs, select PHOTO and then adjust with the light ( ●...
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Page 18: Reduction/Enlargement/Zoom
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Reduction and enlargement ratios can be selected either automatically with the AUTO IMAGE key or manually with the PRESET RATIO selector ) keys and/or the zoom ( ) keys. The zoom function enables precise copy ratio selection from 50% to 200% in 1% increments. Automatic Place the original on the original table and close the platen cover. - Page 19 REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Manual Place the original on the original table and close the platen cover. Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( ) keys and the zoom ( ) keys to select the desired copy ratio. To select a preset reduction or enlargement copy ratio, press the ●...
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Page 20: Bypass Feed (Special Paper)
BYPASS FEED (special paper) The bypass tray is used to copy onto transparency film, labels, and other special purpose papers. Up to 100 sheets of standard copy paper can be set in the bypass tray. For special purpose papers, the original image must be smaller than the paper or media for copying. - Page 21 BYPASS FEED (special paper) Press the TRAY SELECT key to select the bypass tray. Leave the copy quantity at 0 if using special papers. Set the number of copies if using standard copy paper or envelopes. Press the START key.
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Page 22: Two-Sided Copying
TWO-SIDED COPYING Two-sided copies can be made on this copier using the bypass tray. Place the first original on the original table and make a copy. The first copy can be made using any of the paper feed stations. ● Replace the first original with the second original and close the platen cover. -
Page 23: Xy Zoom
XY ZOOM The XY ZOOM feature allows the horizontal and vertical copy ratios to be Original Copy changed independently. This feature cannot be used with the 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 feature. (The 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 feature can only be used when an optional electronic sorting kit and an optional SPF are installed.) To use the XY ZOOM feature with the DUAL PAGE COPY feature, set the DUAL PAGE COPY feature first and then the XY ZOOM feature. - Page 24 XY ZOOM Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( ) keys and zoom ) keys to change the copy ratio in the horizontal direction in a similar manner as for the vertical direction. Press the copy ratio display ( ) key. The selected ratio for the horizontal direction will be entered and the ●...
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Page 25: B/W Reverse
B/W REVERSE Original Copy The B/W REVERSE feature is used to reverse black and white areas. When the B/W REVERSE feature is selected, the exposure mode will be ● automatically set to the MANUAL mode. Other exposure modes cannot be selected. Even if this feature is cancelled, the MANUAL mode will not automatically be cancelled. -
Page 26: Dual Page Copy
DUAL PAGE COPY Original Copy The DUAL PAGE COPY feature produces individual copies of two docu- ments placed side by side on the original table. It is especially useful when copying books and other bound documents. This feature cannot be used with the 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 feature and sort/group feature. -
Page 27: Interrupting A Copy Run
INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN INTERRUPT is used to interrupt a long copy run so that another job can be done. If sort or group copying is being performed, sort or group cannot be ● selected during interrupt copying. (Sort and group can be performed only if an optional electronic sorting kit and an optional SPF are installed.) Press the INTERRUPT key. -
Page 28: Automatic Exposure Adjustment
AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs. This level is set for copying from the original table and copying from the optional SPF respectively. To set the level for the optional SPF, place an original in the SPF tray and make sure that the SPF indicator lights up before proceeding to step 1. -
Page 29: Td Cartridge Replacement
During this time, the SHARP products. START key indicator will blink. When sufficient toner has been added, the The package of SHARP toner has the Genuine indicator will go out indicating that copying can be resumed. However, if Supplies label. - Page 30 TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT Remove the protective cover from the TD cartridge by unlatching three cover hooks from the holes on the cartridge and then pulling the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration. Gently insert the TD cartridge along the guides until it locks in place.
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Page 31: Drum Cartridge Replacement
SHARP products. replacement required ( ) indicator will light up indicating that replacement The package of SHARP drum cartridge has the of the drum cartridge will be needed soon. When the indicator begins to blink, Genuine Supplies label. replace the drum cartridge by following the procedure given below. - Page 32 DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT Remove the new drum cartridge from the protective bag and gently insert the lead end of the drum cartridge along the guides. Do not touch the surface of the drum (green portion) of the cartridge. Doing so may cause smudges on the copies.
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Page 33: Misfeed Removal
MISFEED REMOVAL The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The misfeed Be careful not to damage the photoconductive drum. ) indicator will blink, and blinking red misfeed location For misfeeds in optional equipment, see their respective indicators will indicate the approximate misfeed location. sections of the operation manual. - Page 34 MISFEED REMOVAL Check the misfeed location. Remove the misfed paper following the instructions for each location in the illustration below. If paper is misfed here, proceed to “B. Misfeed in the fusing area”. If the misfed paper is seen from this side, proceed to “C.
- Page 35 MISFEED REMOVAL Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the Roller rotating knob arrow. Carefully remove the misfed paper. Lower the fusing unit release levers to allow easier removal. Return the release levers to their operating positions. Fusing unit release lever The fusing unit is hot.
- Page 36 MISFEED REMOVAL Close the side cover by pressing the handle on the cover. The misfeed ( ) indicator will go out and the START key indicator ● will light up. Misfeed in the paper tray Before opening the paper tray, be sure to open the bypass tray, lift slightly on the side cover and slide the cover out until it stops, and then perform steps 1 to 3 described in the “A.
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Page 37: Maintenance Required
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED When the indicator lights up, service by an authorised SHARP service technician is required. Contact your service centre as soon as possible. -
Page 38: User Programs
USER PROGRAMS The user programs allow the parameters of certain functions to be set, changed, or cancelled as desired. List of user programs This copier has the following user programs. Program No. Program name Description Auto clear time Sets the auto clear time. The copier returns to the initial settings when the auto clear time elapses after the last copy is made. - Page 39 USER PROGRAMS Setting the user programs Press and hold the light ( ) key for more than 5 seconds until all the alarm indicators ( , and blink and “– –” appears in the copy quantity display. Enter a program number using the numeric keys. The selected program number will blink in the copy quantity display.
- Page 40 USER PROGRAMS Select the desired parameter using the numeric keys. The entered parameter number will blink on the right side of the copy ● quantity display. The parameters are shown in the table below. ● For example, to change the setting of the auto power shut-off timer to 60 min., press key 2.
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Page 41: Settings For Auditing Accounts
USER PROGRAMS Settings for auditing accounts Settings of user programs No. 10 to 15 varies with the program number. For setting of all programs, first follow steps 1 to 3 in “Setting the user programs” on page 37 to select a program. (1. Press the light ( ) key for more than 5 seconds. - Page 42 USER PROGRAMS Program No. 12: Account number change Program No. 12 is used to change account numbers. When program No. 12 is entered, an account number will appear in the copy quantity display. If no account number has been registered, “12E” will appear in the copy ●...
- Page 43 USER PROGRAMS Program No. 14: Number of copies per account Program No. 14 is used to display the total number of copies made against each account number. When program No. 14 is entered, an account number will appear in the copy quantity display. If no account number has been registered, “14E”...
- Page 44 USER PROGRAMS Program No. 15: Resetting account Program No. 15 is used to reset all accounts or to reset any desired individual account. When program No. 15 is entered, “0” will blink on the right side of the copy quantity display. If no account number has been registered, “15E”...
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Page 45: Power Save Modes
POWER SAVE MODES The copier has two power save modes to reduce overall power consumption thereby reduce the cost of operation. In addition, these modes conserve natural resources and help reduce environmental pollution. The two power save modes are preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode. User programs ●... - Page 46 POWER SAVE MODES Setting the power save modes The time that elapses before the copier enters a power save mode after any operation is made can be set manually. This time is set with user program No. 2 for the preheat mode and user program No. 3 for the auto power shut-off mode.
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Page 47: User Maintenance
USER MAINTENANCE Proper care is essential for clean, sharp copies. Please take a few minutes to regularly clean your copier. Original table and platen cover Stains or dirt on the original table or platen cover will also be copied. Wipe the original table and platen cover with a soft, clean cloth. -
Page 48: Copier Trouble
COPIER TROUBLE? Problem Solution Copier plugged in? Plug the copier into a grounded outlet. ● See page 8. Copier does not operate. Power switch ON? Turn the power switch ON. ● See page 14. Copies are too dark or Copy density properly adjusted? See pages 14 and 26. - Page 49 ● Is the indicator on? Maintenance is required. Contact your ● SHARP service centre as soon as possible. Is the COPY indicator off? Use the COPY/FAX key to select the COPY ● mode. See Note below. Paper size for a paper tray cannot be set.
- Page 50 Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. Please contact your SHARP service centre immediately if a problem persists after checking the above. Self-diagnostic function An automatic self-diagnostic function is built into the copier. Should the copier malfunction, the self-diagnostic function will locate the problem and stop the copier to prevent damage.
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Page 51: Supplies
*** Do not use envelopes that have metal clasps, plastic snappers, string closures, windows, linings, self-adhesive patches or synthetic materials. These will cause physical damage to the copier. For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP. ● Special papers except envelopes must be fed one sheet at a time through ●... -
Page 52: Genuine Supplies Statement
Standard supplies for this copier that are to be replaced by the user are copy For best copying results, be sure to use only paper, TD cartridge, and drum cartridge. SHARP products. Only genuine SHARP consumables carry the Genuine Supplies label. GENUINE SUPPLIES Proper storage... -
Page 53: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Type Digital copying machine, desktop Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Original sizes Max. A3 Copy sizes Max. A3 Min. A6 Image loss: Max. 4 mm (leading and trailing edges) Max. 4 mm (along other edges in total) Copying speed 16 copies/min. - Page 54 First-copy time may differ depending on operating conditions, such as power-supply voltage and room temperature. As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units.
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Page 55: Optional Equipment
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONTENTS Page SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ......54 ● SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2) ..... . 55 ●... -
Page 56: System Configuration
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION A number of options are available for the copier which allow you to configure a copier system to meet your particular needs. The options include the following. Single pass feeder (AR-SP2) Electronic sorting kit (AR-EB3) Facsimile expansion kit (AR-FX2)* Printer expansion kit (AR-PB8)* PS2 expansion kit (AR-PS1)* LCD panel kit (AR-PA1)*... -
Page 57: Single Pass Feeder (Ar-Sp2)
Dimensions 583 mm (W) x 435 mm (D) x 131 mm (H) As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. -
Page 58: Using The Spf
SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2) Using the SPF Be sure to remove any staples or paper clips from the ● Special originals such as transparency film and tracing ● originals. paper should not be fed through the SPF but should be Damaged or crumpled originals may misfeed in the SPF. -
Page 59: Misfeed Removal
SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2) Misfeed removal If an original misfeed occurs in the SPF, the copier will stop and the red indicator which indicates an original misfeed will blink. Location A Open the left feeding roller cover and pull the original Left feeding roller cover gently to the left and out from the document feeder tray. -
Page 60: Electronic Sorting Kit (Ar-Eb3)
The memory can be expanded by adding commercially available memories recommended by SHARP. For details, contact your dealer. To use the 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 and sort/group functions, an optional single pass feeder (AR-SP2) is needed. -
Page 61: Sort/Group
ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT (AR-EB3) Sort/group If an optional electronic sorting kit is installed, the copier will have two sorter modes for different copying jobs: one sorts copies into sets matching the sequence of the originals and the second groups copies by originals. The sort/group feature cannot be used with the dual page copy feature. - Page 62 ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT (AR-EB3) Copying in the sort mode When copying in the sort mode, the original image will be stored in the copier memory each time an original is scanned and copying will start after all originals have been scanned. To copy in the sort mode, an optional single pass feeder (AR-SP2) is needed.
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Page 63: In 1 Or 4 In 1
ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT (AR-EB3) 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 The 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 feature is used to copy 2 or 4 originals, collectively in a 2 in 1 copying specified order, onto one sheet. To use these features, an optional single pass feeder (AR-SP2) is needed. - Page 64 ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT (AR-EB3) Enter the desired pattern number using a numeric key. The entered number will blink in the copy quantity display. For layout ● pattern numbers, see the previous page. Press the START key. The entered number will light up steadily. ●...
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Page 65: Erase
ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT (AR-EB3) Erase This copier has an edge erase mode and a centre erase mode. Edge erase Edge erase can be used to eliminate shadow lines around the edges of ● copies caused when thick paper or a book is used as an original. Centre erase can be used to eliminate the shadow produced by the bindings ●... - Page 66 ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT (AR-EB3) Set the number of copies. Press the START key.
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Page 67: Margin Shift
ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT (AR-EB3) Margin shift The MARGIN SHIFT feature automatically shifts the text or image to the Original Copy right to increase the left margin by approximately 9 mm. This feature cannot be used with the 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 feature. ●... -
Page 68: 250-Sheet Paper Feed Unit (Ar-De5) 2X250-Sheet Paper Feed Unit (Ar-De6)
250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE5) 2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE6) These paper feed units provide the convenience of increased paper capacity for the copier and a greater choice of paper sizes readily available for copying. The AR-DE5 contains one 250-sheet paper tray and the AR-DE6 contains two 250-sheet paper trays. - Page 69 250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE5)/2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE6) Misfeed removal The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The misfeed ( ) indicator and the red indicator which indicates the paper feed unit will blink. Open the side cover of the paper feed unit and remove the misfed paper.
- Page 70 590 mm (W) x 471 mm (D) x 173.5 mm (H) Power supply Drawn from the copier As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units.
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Page 71: Transfer Charger Cleaning
TRANSFER CHARGER CLEANING If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty. Clean the charger using the following procedure. Turn the power switch off. Open the bypass tray. Lift slightly on the side cover and slide the cover out until it stops. Gently lift and pull out the paper tray and take the Charger cleaner charger cleaner out by holding the tab. -
Page 72: Drum Cartridge Life
DRUM CARTRIDGE LIFE To find out how many more copies can be made before the 30,000 mark is reached, follow the procedure described below. Press and hold the light ( ) key for more than 5 seconds until all the alarm indicators ( ) blink and “–... -
Page 73: Index
INDEX 250-sheet paper feed unit ..... . . 66 Initial settings ....... . . 7 2 in 1 . - Page 74 INDEX Single pass feeder (SPF) ......55 Sort ........59 Special paper .
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Page 75: Material Safety Data Sheet
(Name and Telephone Number) U.S.A. Sharp Electronics Corporation Telephone number for information: 1-800-237-4277 Emergency telephone number: 1-800-255-3924 Canada Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. Telephone number for information: 905-890-2100 Emergency telephone number: 1-800-255-3924 United Kingdom Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd. Telephone number for information: 01923-474013 Section 3. - Page 76 Section 6. Physical Chemical Characteristics Boiling / Melting Point: Not applicable Specific Gravity: Vapor Pressure: Not applicable Solubility in Water: Negligible Vapor Density: Not applicable Not applicable Evaporation Rate: Not applicable Viscosity: Not applicable Appearance: Fine powder Color: Black Odor: Odorless Section 7.
- Page 77 (Name and Telephone Number) U.S.A. Sharp Electronics Corporation Telephone number for information: 1-800-237-4277 Emergency telephone number: 1-800-255-3924 Canada Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. Telephone number for information: 905-890-2100 Emergency telephone number: 1-800-255-3924 United Kingdom Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd. Telephone number for information: 01923-474013 Section 3.
- Page 78 Section 6. Physical Chemical Characteristics Boiling / Melting Point: Not applicable Specific Gravity: about 7.3 Vapor Pressure: Not applicable Solubility in Water: Negligible Vapor Density: Not applicable Not applicable Evaporation Rate: Not applicable Viscosity: Not applicable Appearance: Fine powder Color: Black Odor: Odorless...
- Page 80 Warning! This product is a class A product. If it is operated in households, offices or similar surroundings, it can produce radio interferences at other appliances, so that the user has to take adequate countermeasures. VAROITUS! CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ...
- Page 81 In some areas, the “POWER” switch positions are marked “ I ” and “ ” on the copier instead of “ON” and “OFF”. The symbol “ ” denotes the copier is not completely de-energized but in a stand-by condition at this “POWER” switch position. If your copier is so marked, please read “...
- Page 82 AR-160/AR-161 SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD. Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath, Manchester M40 5BE SHARP CORPORATION PRINTED IN JAPAN TINSE0169QSZZ...