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. Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing and proper ventilation.

20 cm 10 cm 10 cm

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. 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. Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR are designed to protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.
Trademark acknowledgements

Laser information

Wave length Pulse times (North America) Output power 780 nm +10 nm (Four laser diodes) -15 nm 12.88 s 12.88 ns/7 mm Max 0.2 mW (Total Power)
At the production line, the output power of the scanner unit is adjusted to 1.2 MILLIWATT (Total Power) PLUS 5% and is maintained constant by the operation of the Automatic Power Control (APC). Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. This Digital Equipment is CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT (IEC 60825-1 Edition 1.2-2001) 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 0.1 ppm (0.2 mg/m3) calculated as an 8 hr. 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.

CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION
USING THE MANUAL. 4 PART NAMES. 5 OPERATION PANEL. 6

5 MAINTENANCE

TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT.22 TONER CARTRIDGE LIFE..24 CLEANING THE UNIT..25

2 LOADING PAPER

PAPER.. 7 LOADING THE PAPER TRAY. 8 BYPASS FEED (including special paper).. 10
6 TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT
TROUBLESHOOTING..27 STATUS INDICATORS.28 MISFEED REMOVAL.29 DEVELOPER REQUIRED.32 MAINTENANCE REQUIRED.32 SCAN HEAD LOCKING SWITCH.32

3 MAKING COPIES

COPY FLOW. 12 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD 13 ORIGINAL PLACEMENT. 15 SET THE COPY QUANTITY. 16 EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/ PHOTO COPYING.. 16 REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ ZOOM.. 18 SELECTING THE PAPER TRAY 18

7 APPENDIX

SPECIFICATIONS..33 ABOUT SUPPLIES.. 34 INDEX..35

4 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS.. 19 TONER SAVE MODE. 19 USER PROGRAMS. 20 DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES.. 21

INTRODUCTION

This chapter provides basic information for using the unit.

USING THE MANUAL

The operation manual contains explanations of how to operate the unit, important considerations, and maintenance procedures. To get the most out of the unit, please read the operation manual. Please keep the operation manuals in a suitable location that will allow for convenient future reference.
Conventions used in the manual
In this manual, the following icons are used to provide the user with information pertinent to the use of the unit. Warns the user that injury may result if the contents of the warning are not properly followed. Cautions the user that damage to the unit or one of its components may result if the contents of the caution are not properly followed. Notes provide information relevant to the unit regarding specifications, functions, performance, operation and such, that may be useful to the user. Indicates a letter displayed in the display.

PART NAMES

Original cover

Multi-bypass tray

Toner cartridge

Photoconductive drum

Original table Operation panel Front cover Paper tray Bypass paper guides Side cover Side cover open button Paper output tray Paper output tray extension
Power switch Handle Power cord socket Fusing unit release lever Transfer charger Charger cleaner

OPERATION PANEL

A5 A4 A4 B5 A4 A5
Exposure mode selector key and indicators Use to sequentially select the exposure modes: AUTO, MANUAL or PHOTO. Selected mode is shown by a lit indicator. (p.16) Light and dark keys and indicators Use to adjust the MANUAL or PHOTO exposure level. Selected exposure level is shown by a lit indicator. (p.16) Use to start and terminate user program setting. (p.20) Alarm indicators

Developer replacement required indicator (p.32) Misfeed indicator (p.29) Toner cartridge replacement required indicator (p.22) Maintenance indicator (p.32)
Copy ratio selector key and indicators Use to sequentially select preset reduction/enlargement copy ratios. Selected copy ratio is shown by a lit indicator. (p.18) Copy ratio display (%) key (p.18) Display Displays the specified copy quantity, zoom copy ratio, user program code, and error code. Start key and indicator Copying is possible when the indicator is on. Press to start copying. Use to set a user program. (p.20) Power save indicator Lights up when the unit is in a power save mode. (p.19, p.20)
Tray select key Use to select a paper feed station (paper tray or multi-bypass tray). (p.10) Paper feed location indicators Light up to show the selected paper feed station. ZOOM keys and indicator Use to select any reduction or enlargement copy ratio from 25% to 400% in 1% increments. (p.18) Copy quantity keys Use to select the desired copy quantity (1 to 99). (p.16) Use to make user program entries. (p.20) 13 Clear key Press to clear the display, or press during a copy run to terminate copying. (p.16) Press and hold down during standby to display the total number of copies made to date. (p.21)

LOADING PAPER

.Follow the steps below to load paper into the tray.
For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP. Type of paper feeding Paper tray Type of media Standard paper A4 A5 B5 Letter Legal Invoice A4 A5 A6 B5 B6 Letter** Legal Invoice Size Weight 56g/m2 to 80g/m2
Standard paper and thick paper

56g/m2 to 128g/m2**

Special Transparency A4 media film Letter Envelope* International DL International C5 Commercial 10 Monarch
* 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. These will cause physical damage to the unit. ** For paper weighing from 105g/m2 to 128g/m2, A4 is the maximum size that can be fed through the multi-bypass tray. Special papers such as transparency film, labels and envelope must be fed one sheet at a time through the multi-bypass tray.

LOADING THE PAPER TRAY

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

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.

Paper guide B

Paper guide A
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 ( the line will cause a paper misfeed. ). Exceeding
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. When loading paper, ensure there is no space between the paper and the guide, and check if the guide is not set too narrow causing the 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.
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 A6 to A4 and in the weight range of 56g/m2 to 128g/m2 can be used in this tray. (For paper weighing from 105g/m2 to 128g/m2), A4 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.

The multi-bypass tray

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

Print face

Paper must be fed narrow side into the feed slot. Special papers such as transparency film, labels, and envelopes 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. When loading an envelope, make sure that it is straight and flat.

Press the tray select (

) key to select the multi-bypass tray.
Note for loading envelopes
Envelopes must be fed narrow side into the feed slot 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 when copied. Use only envelopes which are flat and crisply folded. Curled or poorly formed envelopes may cause misfeeds. It is recommended that you perform a test print before performing the actual copy job.
Note for loading thick paper
Copying on thick paper requires higher fusing temperature setting. Set the user program 29 to "2 (High)" when using thick paper. (See page 20 and 21.)

MAKING COPIES

This chapter explains basic and other copying functions. The unit is equipped with a one-page memory buffer. This memory allows the unit to scan an original once only and make up to 99 copies. This feature improves workflow, reduces operation noise from the copier, and provides higher reliability by reducing wear and tear on the scanning mechanism. If the unit does not function properly during use, or if a function cannot be used, see "TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT" (p.27).

COPY FLOW

1 Make sure that paper has been loaded in the paper tray (p.8), or multi-bypass tray (p.10) and check the paper size (p.7).
If paper is not loaded, see page 8.
2 Turn on the unit (p.13). 3 Place the original.
When using the original table, see "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT" (p.15). When copying onto A4 paper or a large size, pull out the paper output tray extension.
4 Select the copy settings.
If you wish to copy using the initial settings (p.14), proceed to the next step. To set the number of copies, see page 16. To adjust the resolution and contrast settings, see page 16. To enlarge or reduce the copy, see page 18. To change the tray, see page 18.

5 Start copying.

Press the start ( ) key.
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD
If you use the unit in a country other than the country where the unit was purchased, you will need to make sure that your local power supply is compatible with your model. If you plug the unit into an incompatible power supply, irreparable damage to the unit will result.
Ensure that the power switch of the unit is in the OFF position. Insert the attached power cord into the power cord socket at the rear of the unit.

Open the original cover, and place the original. Place an original face down on the original table. Align it with the original scale and the centring ( ) mark. Gently close the original cover.

Original scale

Setting a large original
The original cover can be removed to allow copying of bulky objects.
Simply lift the original cover straight up.
To reattach the original cover, reverse the above procedure.

SET THE COPY QUANTITY

Set the number of copies using the two copy quantity ( from the original table. , ) keys when copying Press the clear ( ) key to clear an entry if a mistake is made. A single copy can be made with the initial setting, i.e., when "0" is displayed. 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.

A4 B5 A5

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 2 steps manually. The copy resolution used for AUTO and MANUAL ( changed. (p.20) ) mode can be
Press the exposure mode selector key to select the MANUAL ( ) mode or PHOTO ( ) mode.
Use the light ( ) and dark ( ) keys to adjust the exposure level. If exposure level 2 is selected, the two left-handmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously. Also, if level 4 is selected, the two right-handmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously.
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.
Press the exposure mode selector key to select the PHOTO ( ) mode.
Press and hold down the exposure mode selector key for approximately 5 seconds. The PHOTO ( ) indicator will go out and the AUTO indicator will begin to blink. One or two light and dark indicators corresponding to the automatic exposure level which has been selected will light up. Press the light ( ) or dark ( ) key to lighten or darken the automatic exposure level as desired. If exposure level 2 is selected, the two left-handmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously. Also, if level 4 is selected, the two righthandmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously. Press the exposure selector key. The AUTO indicator will stop blinking and light up steadily.

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.
Set the original and check the paper size. Use the copy ratio selector key and/or ZOOM ( select the desired copy ratio. , ) keys to
To verify a zoom setting without changing the zoom ratio, press and hold down the copy ratio display (%) key. When the key is released, the display will return to the copy quantity display. To reset the ratio to 100%, press the copy ratio selector key repeatedly until the 100% indicator lights up.
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: 50%, 70%, 86%, 141%, and 200%.
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.

SELECTING THE PAPER TRAY

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, multi-bypass tray.

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

This chapter describes the special functions of this unit. Use these functions as needed.
DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Toner save mode (page 19)
Reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%.
Power save modes (page 20)
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 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 20)

The unit returns to the initial settings a preset amount of time after the end of copy. This preset amount of time (auto clear time) can be changed.
Resolution of AUTO & MANUAL mode (page 20)
You can set the copy resolution used for AUTO and MANUAL ( mode. ) exposure

TONER SAVE MODE

Press the exposure mode selector key to select the MANUAL ( ) mode.
Press and hold down the exposure mode selector key for approximately 5 seconds. The MANUAL ( ) indicator will go out and the PHOTO ( ) indicator will begin to blink. The light and dark indicator marked "5" will light up, indicating the standard toner mode is active. To enter the toner save mode, press the light ( ) key. The light and dark indicator marked "1" will light up, indicating the toner save mode is selected. Press the exposure mode selector key. The PHOTO ( ) indicator will stop blinking and will light up steadily. The light and dark indicator marked "3" will light up. The toner save mode is now active.
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 user programs
Press and hold down the light ( ) key for more than 5 seconds until all the alarm indicators ( , , , ) blink and " " appears in the display. Use the left copy quantity ( ) key to select a user program number. The selected number will blink in the left side of the display. Press the start ( ) key. The entered program number will be steadily lit and the currently selected parameter number for the program will blink on the right side of the display. Select the desired parameter using the right copy quantity ( ) key. The entered parameter number will blink on the right of the display.

Program No.

Auto clear time Preheat mode Auto power shut- off mode Auto power shut- off timer Resolution of AUTO & MANUAL mode Reset factory Copy effective paper width setting function (Bypass tray) Copy effective paper width setting function (Tray 1) Selection of copy start state (Polygon rotation on/off) Fusing temperature setting when the bypass tray is used *7 *1 *****sec., sec., 5

Parameters

30 sec., *sec., sec., min., 6 OFF 30min., min. 600dpi NO 60 min., 60 sec., OFF 5 min., 120 min.,
30 sec., min., min. ON, 2
5 min., min., 5 300dpi, 2 YES, *2
Large (A4 width), Small (B5R width) Large (A4 width), Small (B5R width) ON, 2 OFF

Low, *2

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

Press the light (

) to return to the normal copy mode.
DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES
Use the following procedure to display the total number of copies.
Press and hold down the clear ( ) key for approximately 5 seconds. The total number of copies will appear in two steps, each with three digits. Example: Total number of copies is 1,234.

MAINTENANCE

Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies.
This chapter describes how to replace the toner cartridge and how to clean unit.
For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP Genuine Supplies which are designed, engineered, and tested to maximise 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. The unit will feed toner up to 2 minutes and then the start ( ) indicator will light up. Press the start ( ) key to restart copying.
Open the multi-bypass tray, side cover, and front cover, in that order.

MISFEED REMOVAL

When the misfeed ( ) indicator blinks or stop because of a misfeed. blinks in the display, the unit will
Open the multi-bypass tray, and side cover, in that order.
To open the multi-bypass tray, see "The multi-bypass tray" (p.10). To open the side cover, see "TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT" (p.22).
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.30).
If paper is misfed here, proceed to "B: Misfeed in the fusing area". (p.30)
If the misfed paper is seen from this side, proceed to "C: Misfeed in the transport area". (p.31)
If paper is misfed here, proceed to "A: Misfeed in the paper feed area". (p.30)
A: Misfeed in the paper feed area
Gently 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.
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.
B: Misfeed in the fusing area
Lower the fusing unit release lever.
Fusing unit release lever
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.

APPENDIX

AR-5420 Digital laser copier, desk-top type Dry, electrostatic transfer Sheets, bound documents 250 sheets 50 sheets 200 sheets Max. Asheet A6 to A4 *1 Max. 4mm *2 Max. 4.5mm *pages/min. Max. 99 pages subtractive counter 8.0 seconds (When user program 24 is set to OFF) 10.7 seconds (When user program 24 is set to ON) (paper: A4, exposure mode: AUTO, copy ratio: 100%) Variable:25% to 400% in 1% increments (total 376 steps) Fixed: 50%, 70% 86%, 100%, 141%, 200% Moving optical source, slit exposure (stationary platen) with automatic exposure Heat rollers Magnetic brush development Cold cathode fluorescent lamp 600 x 300dpi (Auto/Manual mode) 600 x 600dpi (Photo mode) 256 levels 2 levels 1 bit or 8 bit/pixel Colour CCD Max. 2.88ms/line 8 MB Local voltage 10% (For this copier power supply, see the name plate located on the back of the unit)
1000 W 607.6mm 462.5mm 16kg
Weight (Approximately) *4
Model Width Unit dimensions Depth Height Operating conditions 518mm 462.5mm 295.6mm
Temperature: 10C to 30C Humidity: 20% to 85% Sound Power Level LwA (1B=10dB) Copying: 6.4 [B] Standby: 3.3 [B] Sound Pressure Level LpA (bystander positions) Copying: 48 [dB (A)] Standby: 17 [dB (A)] Sound Pressure Level LpA (operator position) Copying: 52 [dB (A)] Standby: 17 [dB (A)] Noise emission measurement in accordance with ISO 7779. Ozone: less than 0.02 mg/m3 Dust: less than 0.075 mg/m3 Styrene: less than 0.07 mg/m3

Noise level

OptEmission concentration (measurement according to RAL-UZ 62)
*1 Feed paper lengthwise only. *2 Leading and trailing edges. *3 Along the other edges in totals. *4 Not includes toner and drum cartridges.
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. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.

ABOUT SUPPLIES

When ordering supplies, please use the correct part numbers as listed below.
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.

Supply list

Supply Toner cartridge Part number AR-208T Usable life Approx. 8,000 sheets*
*Based on copying onto A4-type paper at 6% toned area.
About supplies.. 34 Alarm indicator - Developer replacement required indicator.. 6, 28, 32 - Maintenance indicator. 6, 28, 32 - Misfeed indicator. 6, 28, 29 - Toner cartridge replacement required indicator.. 6, 23, 28 Appendix.. 33 Auto clear time.. 20 Auto power shut-off mode.. 20 Automatic exposure adjustment. 17 Display.. 6 Displaying total number of copies.. 21
Exposure adjustment.. 16 Exposure mode indicator.. 6, 16 Exposure mode selector key. 6, 16
Front cover.. 5 Fusing unit release lever.. 5, 30
Bypass feed.. 10 Bypass paper guides. 5, 10

Handle.. 5

Initial settings of operation panel. 14 Introduction.. 4
Cautions - Handling... 2 - Laser... 2 - Using... 1 Charger cleaner.. 5, 26 CLEANING.. 25 Cleaning the unit - Cabinet... 25 - Original cover. 25 - Original table.. 25 - Transfer charger.. 26 Clear key.. 6, 16, 22 Conventions used in the manual. 4 Copy flow.. 12 Copy quantity. 16 Copy quantity key.. 6, 16, 20 Copy ratio display key. 6, 18 Copy ratio selector indicator.. 6, 18 Copy ratio selector key. 6, 18
Light and dark indicator.. 6, 16 Light key.. 6, 16 Loading paper.. 7 Loading the paper tray. 8
Maintenance indicator. 6, 28, 32 Making copies.. 12 Misfeed indicator. 6, 27, 28 Misfeed removal - Fusing area.. 30 - Paper feed area.. 30 - Transport area.. 31 Multi-bypass tray. 10
Dark key.. 6, 16 Developer replacement required indicator.. 6, 28, 32 Developer required.. 32 Name - Operation panel.. 6 - Part names.. 5
Operation panel.. 5 Original placement.. 15 Original table.. 5
Side cover.. 5 Side cover open button.. 5 Specifications. 33 Start indicator.. 6 Start key.. 6, 12, 21 Status indicators.. 28
Paper... 7 Paper feed location indicator.. 6 Paper output tray.. 5 Paper output tray extension. 5 Paper tray.. 5, 8 Photo copying. 16 Power cord socket. 5 Power off.. 14 Power on.. 13 Power save indicator. 6, 46 Power save mode indicator.. 20 Power switch.. 5, 13 Preheat mode. 20 Proper storage.. 2
Toner cartridge.. 22 Toner cartridge life.. 25 Toner cartridge replacement. 22 Toner cartridge replacement indicator.. 6, 24, 28 Transfer charger.. 5, 26 Troubleshooting.. 27 Troubleshooting the unit.. 27

AR-203E/AR-5420

Black & White Copier/Printer*/Scanner*
A FAST DOCUMENT SOLUTION FOR EVERY SMALL OFFICE ENVIRONMENT

* AR-203E only

SHARP DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS

KEY FEATURES

The new Sharp AR-203E/AR-5420 packs plenty of performance into a small, efficient design. With its powerful copy, print and scan capabilities, the AR-203E/AR-5420 is a great addition to any small office and thanks to its compact design it can fit into any small space. The AR-203E /AR-5420 has an output speed of up to 20 ppm and comes with a standard paper capacity of 300 sheets which can be extended to 550 sheets*. Colour scanning at 600 x 1200 dpi is standard with a single pass document feeder as an option*.

Fast and productive

Auto-start no warm-up time Speedy output of max. 20 ppm in B/W (copy) Quick first copy out time of 8.0 sec. Scan Once Print Many function stores scanned original into memory for a production of up to 99 copies of each page Excellent paper capacity of max. 550 sheets* High quality printing at 600 dpi Standard full colour scanning at 600 x 1200 dpi* Optional Single Pass Feeder (SPF)*

Excellent image quality

600 dpi and 256-level greyscale ensures finely detailed production Digital Auto Exposure provides optimum copy contrast Text/Photo Mode recognises photos and text in the documents and hence adjusts the copy contrast for the best results

Contemporary design

Design that suits modern offices Compact size - fits into a small space

Save costs and energy

Environmentally friendly complies with new Energy Star criteria Toner Save mode lowers the density and therefore the amount of toner used when copying, extending the life of the cartridge and saving money Auto Power Shut Off minimises energy Pre-Heat Mode switches off the heat-roller to reduce power consumption
EFFICIENT PRINTING, COPYING AND SCANNING
Printing* Fast high quality printing at 600 dpi and with speeds of up to 15 pages per minute, the AR-203E is more than capable of supporting all your small volume document requirements with ease. It also comes with excellent standard paper capacity of 300 sheets that can be extended to 550 sheets.

at a glance.

Fast black & white printing at 15 ppm High quality printing at 600 dpi Paper capacity of max. 550 sheets Professional looking documents with features such as 2-in-1 / 4-in-1 function, Image Orientation, Fit to Page, Watermark, Image Adjustment, Collation, N-Up Border
Copying The AR-203E/AR-5420 produces 20 cpm and has a quick first copy out time of 8 seconds. With a technology such as Scan Once Print Many, the AR-203E/AR-5420 really does make light work of large jobs.
Fast black & white copying at 20 cpm Quick first copy out time of 8.0 seconds Scan Once Print Many function enables production of up to 99 copies of each page
Scanning* The AR-203E has a standard full colour scanning capability at 600 x 1200 dpi, and with a 50-sheet optional Single Pass Feeder (SPF), it easily handles large documents.
Full-colour scanning at 600x 1200 dpi Compatible with TWAIN-compliant applications (pull scan)

SPECIFICATIONS

General
Type Technology Paper Size Paper Weight Paper Capacity Desktop Laser Max. A4 min. A- 80 gsm (52-128 gsm via bypass) Std 300 sheets (250 sheet cassette and 50 sheets via bypass) Max. 550 sheets* (2 x 250 sheet cassette and 50 sheets via bypass) 0 sec. (auto start) 8 MB Rated AC voltage 220/240V, 50/60Hz 1 Kw 518 x 445 x 298 mm Approx. 16.6 kg

Printer*

Print speed (A4) Resolution Interface Page Description language Supported OS Printer functions 15 ppm 600 x 600 dpi USB 2.0 (full speed) GDI Win98/ME/2000/XP/Vista 2-in-1 / 4-in-1 function, Image Orientation, Fit to Page, Watermark, Image Adjustment, Collation, N-Up Border
Warm Up Time*1 Memory Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight

Scanner*

Scan method Resolution*3 Interface Supported OS Scanning utility software Colour Scanning Protocols Push Scan (via operations panel) Pull Scan (with TWAIN-supporting application) 600 x 1200 dpi USB 2.0 (full speed) Win98/ME/2000/XP/Vista Button Manager, Sharpdesk 3.2 Standard TWAIN/WIA (XP, Vista support only), STI

Copier

Copy speed (A4) Original paper size First copy out time*2 Continuous copy Resolution Gradations Zoom range Preset (copy) zoom ratios Exposure Mode Manual Exposure Mode Copier Functions 20 cpm A4 8.0 sec. Max. 99 copies 600 x 600 dpi 256 levels 25-400% in 1% intervals 25,50,70,86,100,141,200,400% Auto/Text/Photo 5 levels (Text/Photo) Pre-heat Function, Toner Save Mode, Auto Power Shut-Off
*1 At rated voltage, 25C (77F), 65%RH, *2 A4 documents, same size copy mode, Auto Exposure mode 25 C (77 F) room temperature, *3 resolutions higher than 600 dpi are interpolated

OPTIONS*

1. AR-SP9 Single Pass Document Feeder for 14 originals per minute. Original paper capacity of 50-sheets (56-80 gsm). 2. AR-Dsheet paper tray

Single Pass Feeder

Paper Tray
Sharp Central & Eastern Europe a division of Sharp Europe A-1020 Vienna, Handelskai 342 Phone: +43 / (0)1 / - 0 Fax: +43 / (0)1 / - 141 e-mail: marketing@scee.sharp-eu.com More info under: www.sharp-cee.com
Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. All information was correct at time of print. The ENERGY STAR logo is a certification mark and may only be used to certify specific products that have been determined to meet the ENERGY STAR programme requirements. ENERGY STAR is a US registered mark. The ENERGY STAR guidelines apply to products only in the US, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Windows and Windows Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other company names, product names and logotypes are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Sharp Corporation 2007 Ref: ESBC-AR-203E data. All trademarks acknowledged. E&OE.