D I G I TA L C O L O U R C O P I E R / P R I N T E R

AR-C160

D I G I TA L C O L O UR C O P I E R / P R I N T E R
Productive Speed, Advanced Networking, and of Course. Colour Thats Absolutely Breathtaking.

Vivid Colour

Beautiful Detail

Speedy Performance

Full Colour Beauty without the Wait
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Type Resolution Gradation Original size Paper size Console 600 x 600 dpi 256 gradations Max. A3 (11" x 17") Paper tray: Max. A3 to A5 (11" x 17" to 5 1/ 2" x /2 "), 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lbs) Bypass feeder: Max. A3-wide to A6R (12" x 18" to /2 " x 8 1/ 2 "), 60 to 280 g/m2 (16 to 75 lbs) Warm-up time*1 First copy* 1 Less than 330 seconds Full colour: Approx. 9.8 seconds (in default mode) Monochrome: Approx. 19.5 seconds (excluding pre-scanning) Full colour: 16 cpm/ppm Monochrome: 32 cpm/ppm 128MB Zoom from 25 to 400% with 10 preset ratios (5 reduction + 5 enlargement) Max. 999 1,550 (500 x 3 + 50), max. 5,050 sheets with options Rated local AC voltage 10%, 50/60Hz Max. 1.5kW 750 x 695 x 1,010 mm (29 17/32" x 27 23/ 64" x 39 49/ 64") Approx. 152 kg (335 lbs)
O P T I O N S AR-RF1 Reversing Automatic Document Feeder Paper size: A3 to A5 (11" x 17" to 5 1/2" x 8 1/2") Dimensions (W x D x H): 592 x 521 x 148 mm (23 5/16 " x /64" x 5 53/64 ") Weight: Approx. 12 kg (26.5 lbs) AR-VR2 Platen Cover AR-CS2N Paper Drawer* Paper capacity: 500 sheets Paper size: A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5 (11" x 17", 8 1/2" x 14", 8 1/2" x 13", 8 1/2" x 11", 8 1/2" x 11"R, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2") AR-DU2N Duplex Module* Paper size: A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5 (11" x 17", 8 1/2" x 14", 8 1/2" x 13", 8 1/2" x 11", 8 1/2" x 11"R, 7 1/4" x 10 1/2"R, 8 1/2" x 5 1/2") AR-FN4 1-Tray Finisher Tray: For copier and printer (max. 1,000 sheets, A4 / 8 1/2" x 11") Staple capacity: 20 sheets (B5, A4 / 8 1/2" x 11") Staple position: Top left, diagonal Dimensions (W x D x H): 515 x 574 x 621 mm (20 9/32 " x /32" x 24 29/64 ") AR-SS2 20-Bin Stapler Sorter Number of bins: 20 Paper capacity: Non sort mode: 100 sheets [A4, A4R, A5 (8 1/2" x 11", 8 1/2" x 11"R, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2")], 60 sheets [A3, B4 (11" x 17", 8 1/2" x 14", 8 1/2" x 13")] Sort mode: 50 sheets for each bin [A4, A4R, A5 (8 1/2" x 11", 8 1/2" x 11"R, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2")], 25 sheets for each bin [A3, B4 (11" x 17", 8 1/2" x 14", 8 1/2" x 13")] Staple sort mode: 30 sheets for each bin [A4, A4R (8 1/2" x 11", 8 1/2" x 11"R)], 25 sheets for each bin [A3, B4 (11" x 17", 8 1/2" x 14", 8 1/2" x 13")] Staple cartridge capacity: 5,000 staples AR-LC2N Large Capacity Tray Paper capacity: 3,000 sheets Paper size: A4 (8 1/2" x 11") Dimensions (W x D x H): 330 x 540 x 595 mm (12 63/64 " x /64" x 23 27/64 ") Weight: Approx. 32 kg (70.6 lbs) AR-PE2 Fiery Embedded Print Controller CPU: Intel Celeron processor, 366 MHz Interface: 10Base-T/100Base-TX Protocol: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk Scanning: Up to A3 size (11" x 17") Hard disk: 6GB PDL: Adobe PostScript 3 AR-PX3 Print Engine Power Supply Unit *Either AR-CS2N or AR-DU2N can be equipped. Some options may not be available in some areas.
Max. copy/print speed*2 (A4 size, 8 1/2" x 11") Memory Zoom range Continuous copy Paper capacity Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight
Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. *1: At rated voltage, 20C (68F), 65% RH. *2: When using Scan Once/Print Many function. 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 NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other company names, product names and logotypes are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
1,168 mm (45 63/ 64")
Speedy monochrome and colour output
The AR-C160 outputs documents at a speedy rate of 16 cpm/ppm in full colour and 32 cpm/ppm in monochrome. First colour copies come out in just 9.8 seconds the fastest in its class.

515 mm (20 9/32 ") 725 mm (28 35/64 ")
Internal print controller and touch-screen LCD
Equipped with the optional Fiery Embedded Print Controller, the AR-C160 provides high-performance colour network printing. Copier operation is simple thanks to the touch-screen LCD control panels easy-to-understand graphical user interface.
695 mm 760 mm* (27 23/64 ") (29 59/ ") 64

334 mm (13 5/32 ")

*When equipped with AR-PE2.
1,574 mm (61 31/32 ")

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Excellent print and copy quality
Sharps advanced imaging technologies ensure faithful reproduction of originals and superior print quality every time. Versatile digital image editing functions let you create customised copies and printouts.
SHARP CORP. (AUG. 2001 PRINT) H3E Printed in Japan

What Can You Do?

CONFERENCE MATERIALS
The AR-C160's full-colour output lets you produce vivid documents to add impact to your presentations.
Discover What You Can Do with the AR-C160 Colour Copier/Printer
Colourful company reports, presentation materials, posters, product brochures, package design and more. Its all possible with the AR-C160. Boasting superb colour printing quality, speedy performance and versatile digital image editing functions, it gives all types of businesses the power to create impressive documents quickly and easily.
Productive and Economical
Productive Copying/Printing
Need to quickly make colour documents for an important meeting? Leave it to the ARC160 to get the job done. Featuring a fast output speed of 16 cpm/ppm in colour and 32 cpm/ppm in monochrome, it can swiftly handle high-volume document tasks with the greatest of ease. It can also be equipped with a range of options that do the document feeding, collating, sorting and stapling for you which means your documents will be automatically prepared ready to go! And with its incredibly fast first copy time of 9.8 seconds, even multiple low-volume jobs can be finished quickly and efficiently.
Productive and Economical Operation You Can Count On
The AR-C160 gives you more than just great-looking documents. Featuring a high-speed printing engine, a quick first copy time and a low total cost of ownership, it provides the high levels of performance and cost-efficiency demanded by todays businesses.

Benefits of Networking

Total Printing Control from a PC
With the network connectability of the AR-C160, you can print out multi-paged documents right from your PC and, with the optional finisher, automatically prepare them ready to distribute.
Give Your Office the Networking Printing Advantage
The optional AR-PE2 Fiery Embedded Print Controller turns the AR-C160 into a high-speed, full-colour network printer offering streamlined document productivity and outstanding print quality. Powerful software utilities and technologies ensure maximum printing performance.

Supports Any Network Environment
NetWise , a modular network architecture used in the AR-PE2 print controller, allows the AR-C160 to be introduced in any network (including mixed OS environments). The AR-PE2 supports 10Base-T/ 100Base-TX Ethernet standards and TCP/IP, IPX/SPX and AppleTalk protocols.

The Economical Choice

The AR-C160 is capable of both breathtaking colour and crisp monochrome printing, so theres no need to own a separate colour or monochrome laser printer. This also means that copying/printing supplies and maintenance are needed for only one machine. Whats more, it features a lower cost per copy compared with conventional colour laser copiers, further reducing your total cost of ownership.
The AR-C160 combines monochrome and colour printing in one, which means supplies and maintenance are needed for only one machine!

BLACK COLOUR & WHITE

Print at your desk!
TCP/IP NetWare AppleTalk AR-PE2

NetWare

PACKAGE DESIGN
Equipped with a tandem printing mechanism, the AR-C160 allows you to print on thick paper stock.

POSTERS

Wide A3-size (12" x 18") printing capability makes it possible to create eye-catching poster-size printouts.

Fiery Driver

Windows NT4.0/2000 Windows95/98/Me

NetWare Server

Macintosh 8.6/9.0
Convenient Job Management Exceptional Printing Quality
For superb printing performance and quality, the AR-C160 can be equipped with a Fiery print controller from EFI the industry leader in print controllers. Working together with the AR-C160s advanced technologies for stable, highquality images, the Fiery print controller is capable of processing data-intensive colour printing jobs with outstanding speed and quality.
Fiery Embedded Print Controller
A3 (11" x 17")-Size Scanning
The FieryScan utility lets you use the ARC160 as an A3 (11" x 17"), 600 dpi colour scanner with any client PC on the network. In addition, a Scan to HDD function allows you to retrieve, edit and save scanned documents that are stored in the print controller.
Note: To use FieryScan, Adobe Photoshop 5.5 or later application software must be installed on the PC.

INTERNET SITES

Any business that relies on Internet information will appreciate the ability to print out web sites in full colour.

EDUCATION MATERIALS

Printing out full-colour materials for lectures, seminars and classroom use is easy and convenient with the AR-C160.

RESEARCH DATA

The AR-C160 can reproduce the minute details of documents used in scientific and medical research.

AR-PE2

No longer do you have to walk up to the printer to check the status of your printing jobs. With WebTools, which includes convenient utilities such as WebSpooler, you can monitor and manage printing through a standard WWW browser right on your PC.

WebSpooler

Scan to HDD

FEATURES

600 dpi Printing with 256 Gradations
To provide the highest possible image quality and colour fidelity, the AR-C160 features a high printing resolution of 600 x 600 dpi with 256 colour gradations.
Digital Image Editing Functions
The AR-C160 includes colourful editing functions made possible by digital technology. Poster Copy divides an image onto separate sheets, allowing you to make poster-like copies up to A0 x 2 (44" x 68") in size.
Super Fast First Copy Time
The AR-C160 prints out first copies in just 9.8 seconds* the fastest in its class when in fullcolour mode. This ensures that copying efficiency is maintained even during multiple low-volume runs.
*Based on A4 (/2" x 11") or smaller documents using the same size copy mode. Colour mode
Consistent Colour Quality and Image Clarity
Optimum Copying of Both Photos and Text

Original

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Tandem Printing Method

Image Repeat places multiple copies of an image onto a single sheet.
Original Copy A3 (11" x 17") size

Versatile Paper Handling

The AR-C160 can accommodate a wide variety of paper sizes, from A6R (/2 " x 8 1/ 2") to A3-wide (12" x 18") for full-bleed A3 (11" x 17") printing. It also can print on overhead transparencies and handle heavy paper stock up to 280 g/m2.
457 mm (18") A3 (17")

Easy Colour Adjustment

Colour Balance Adjustment mode allows you to manually adjust the RGB levels, sharpness and background suppression directly from the touchscreen LCD panel. You can also adjust the colour brightness, intensity and contrast of the output image.
The AR-C160 provides a fast output speed of 16 cpm/ppm in full colour and 32 cpm/ppm in monochrome. It employs a tandem printing method, a fourdrum printing system, which provides a short, straight path for the paper, allowing for faster printing and less possibility of paper jams compared to other printing methods. Combined with Sharps original technologies, the AR-C160 stands out as one of the fastest, most affordable and most compact tandem colour copier/printers in its class.
stapler sorter and a duplex module. An optional 1-tray finisher is also available, which offers enhanced printing productivity with offset stacking, stapling and facedown output.

System Configuration

Productive Printing
When you have important documents that you need printed right away, the AR-C160 wont keep you waiting. Its speedy tandem printing engine and the AR-PE2s high-performance CPU combine to achieve a continuous printing rate of 16 fullcolour and 32 monochrome prints* per minute**. Plus it incorporates advanced technologies to greatly enhance the efficiency of multi-page and multi-job printing.
* A4 (/2" x 11") portrait size. **Excludes data transfer time. RIP-While-Print technology enables the AR-PE2 to begin processing pages while current pages are printing, increasing throughput on multi-page documents. Continuous Print technology stores processed pages in memory before printing them out, eliminating the need to cycle down the ARC160 between different print jobs, further enhancing printing efficiency.

Adobe PostScript 3 for Optimal Quality and Colour
The AR-PE2 incorporates PostScript 3, the latest printing system from Adobe Systems, Inc., to deliver superior 600 dpi images in 256 CMYK gradations. Its also equipped with a 6.0GB hard disk as standard, providing ample storage for additional fonts.
Accurate Colour Reproduction
ColorWise 2.0, a total colour management system with auto colour calibration, ensures reliable colour output, even with documents that include both RGB and CMYK data as well as mixed data from Windows and Macintosh platforms. ColorWise ProTools is a set of utility applications that allow you to optimise the functions and features offered by ColorWise.

Large Paper Capacity

The AR-C160 comes standard with three 500-sheet drawers and a 50-sheet Multi-Bypass Feeder for a large paper capacity of 1,550 sheets. For extra-large volume copying/printing and a wider selection of available paper sizes, it can easily accommodate up to 5,050 sheets when equipped with an optional 3,000-sheet large capacity tray and 500-sheet paper drawer.

Color Editor

Conventional Data Processing and Printing
RIP 1 Newsletter 1 RIP 2 Newsletter 2 RIP 3 Newsletter 3 RIP 4 Newsletter 4

Other Features

Fiery Link allows users to monitor the status of the machine and print job. Fiery Downloader allows users to print PostScript, Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) and PDF files directly to the AR-PE2 without having to open the application they were created in. It also enables you to manage printer fonts stored on the ARPE2s hard disk.
305 mm (12") A3 (11")
Printing with RIP-While-PrintTM and Continuous PrintTM

RIP-While-Print

Margin shift, edge erase, centre erase, XY zoom, dual page copy mode Single-colour copying, mirror image, negative/positive reverse Auto paper/magnification selection
Newsletter Newsletter Newsletter Newsletter
A3-wide (12" x 18") printing
Productivity-Enhancing Options
For offices that require higher copying efficiency, several productivity-enhancing options are available, including a Reversing Automatic Document Feeder (RADF), a 20-bin

Reduced printing time

Continuous Print

Time lapse

Ensure that the area chosen for the machine location is level.
Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing and proper ventilation.
11-13/16" (30 cm) 23-5/8" (60 cm) 11-13/16" (30 cm)
A small amount of ozone is produced within the copier 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 copier in a ventilated area.

23-5/8" (60 cm)

CAUTIONS
1. Do not touch the photoconductive drums or paper transport. Scratches or smudges on them will cause copy defects.

GETTING STARTED Cautions

The fusing unit is extremely hot. Exercise care in this area.

Fusing unit

Paper transport
3. Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes.
Installation adjusters. When moving the machine, be sure to raise the installation adjusters. After moving the machine, lower the installation adjusters until they reach the floor. This copier contains fusing oil that is very slippery if leaked on the floor. Ensure that the machine is located at level position and take care if it is to be moved that oil leakage does not occur.

Lock Release

5. This copier is equipped with a forgery prevention feature. If paper that closely resembles paper money is used as an original, copying may not be performed properly.

Adjuster

BATTERY DISPOSAL THIS MACHINE CONTAINS A MANGANESE DIOXIDE BATTERY WHICH MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. CONTACT YOUR SHARP DEALER OR SERVICER FOR INSTRUCTIONS. This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eia.org

Cautions on laser

Wave length Pulse times Output power 785 nm +10 nm - 15 nm (4.374 s 4.4 ns)/7 mm 0.20 mW - 0.45 mW
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This Digital Copier is rated Class 1 and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 of the CDRH standards. This means that the copier does not produce hazardous laser radiation. For your safety, observe the precautions below.
Do not remove the cabinet, operation panel or any other covers. The copiers exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. Do not bypass any safety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into switch slots.

AUDITING ACCOUNTS

If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, it will not function until an assigned 5-digit account number has been entered.The auditing mode can be set for both the color and black/white (B/W) copy modes or for only the color copy mode. 5 KEY OPERATOR See page 9 of the KEY OPERATORS GUIDE for setting the auditing mode. CHAPTER
MAKING COPIES Auditing accounts
If the auditing mode has been set for both the color and B/W copy modes, the initial status of the message display will be: ENTER YOUR ACCOUNT NUMBER. ----If the auditing mode has been set for only the color copy mode, the following display will appear when the AUDIT key or the COLOR ) key is pressed. COPY START (

N INTERRUPT

ENTER YOUR ACCOUNT NUMBER FOR COLOR COPYING. ----q
Enter your account number using the 10-key pad. As each digit is entered, the dashes in the display will change to asterisks.

CLEAR ALL

PROGRAM
The following message will appear after the number is entered. ACCOUNT STATUS: COPIES MADE /REMAINING B/W: 000,000/000,000 CL: 000,000/000,000 COPIES REMAINING will appear only if account limit has been set using a key operator program. See page 16 of the KEY OPERATORS 5 KEY OPERATOR GUIDE for account limit settings.
The message will be displayed for several seconds, then change to the following message. READY TO COPY.
When a copy run is performed, the following message will appear. READY TO COPY. PRESS [AUDIT] WHEN FINISHED.
In the interrupt copy mode (see page 2-20), the following message will appear instead of the message above. READY TO COPY. WHEN COPYING IS FINISHED, PRESS [INTERRUPT].
NOTE: If an unassigned number is entered, the message display will show ENTER YOUR ACCOUNT NUMBER.-----, indicating that the number was not accepted. When the key operator program of account number security has been set: If an unassigned number is entered three successive times, the copier will not accept another number for one minute, and the following message will appear. PLEASE SEE YOUR KEY OPERATOR FOR ASSISTANCE. See page 17 of the KEY OPERATORS 5 KEY OPERATOR GUIDE for account number security.
COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS
Use the document glass for copying single originals, bound documents, and other originals that cannot be set in the optional RADF. q Only 1-sided to 1-sided and 1-sided to 2-sided copying can be selected when copying from the document glass. q Duplex copying will not work when a non-standard sized paper or 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R paper is used. q 2-sided to 2-sided or 2-sided to 1-sided copying cannot be selected when copying from the document glass. These operations can, however, be performed simply by turning over the original manually.

MAKING COPIES Using the RADF
Stream feeding mode If the stream feeding mode has been enabled using a key operator program, the message NEWLY PLACED ORIGINALS WILL BE FED AND COPIED AUTOMATICALLY. will appear and the original feed indicator will continue to blink for approximately 5 seconds after feeding of all originals is completed. While this message is displayed, any new originals placed in the document feeder tray will be fed and copied automatically. 5 KEY OPERATOR See page 24 of the KEY OPERATORS GUIDE for information on setting the stream feeding mode.

Original Copy

Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray.
The original size will be indicated on the touch panel, and the paper tray with the corresponding paper size will be automatically selected. Be sure to remove any original from the document glass before setting the originals in the document feeder tray. If an original is left on the document glass, the original reminder indicator will blink. Remove the original from the document glass in this case. If copy paper of the required size is not installed in any of the trays, the following message will appear. LOAD " x " PAPER.
If a tray of the required size is not installed, use the bypass tray and press the PAPER SELECT key on the touch panel to select the bypass tray. To copy onto a different size paper, use the PAPER SELECT key to make the selection.
READY TO COPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE)

ORIGINAL 812 11

1 AUTO 8/PAPER SELECT
The number will be shown in the copy quantity display of the touch panel. Use the CLEAR ( C ) key to cancel an entry if a mistake has been made.
Press the COLOR COPY START ( ) key. COPY START (
To perform color copying, press the COLOR COPY START ( ) key. To perform black/white copying, press the BLACK COPY START ( ) key. To cancel a copy run, press the CLEAR ALL ( CA ) key. Copying will stop and the RADF will output any originals which have been fed. Also, the number in the copy quantity display will be reset to 0.

Originals (1-sided)

Copy (2-sided)

Maximum height line

MARGIN SHIFT

Expanded margin
The MARGIN SHIFT feature, in its initial setting, shifts the text or image to the right on one-sided copies and on the front side of two-sided copies. The text or image is shifted to the left on the reverse side of two-sided copies. Shift direction can be changed to left or right as described in step 4 below. q The standard shift amount is 1/2", but can be changed from 0" to 1" in 1/8" increments. 5 KEY OPERATOR The initial shift setting can be changed from 0" to 1" in 1/8" increments. See page 20 of the KEY OPERATORS GUIDE. NOTE: The front side and reverse side are referred to as SIDE 1 and SIDE 2 respectively on the touch panel.
(Initial setting: copy image shifted to the right)
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Margin shift

Margin is expanded here.

Place an original on the document glass or in the optional document feeder tray.

SPECIAL MODES

Press the SPECIAL MODES key.
The SPECIAL MODES screen will appear.
READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES MARGIN SHIFT CENTERING ERASE

READY TO

TRANSPARENCY INSERTS COLOR ADJUSTMENTS

COVERS AUTO EXPOSURE

Press the MARGIN SHIFT key on the touch panel.
The setting screen for MARGIN SHIFT will appear.
READY TO COPY. OK MARGIN SHIFT RIGHT LEFT 1/2

CANCEL SIDE 1

OK SIDE 2

MARGIN SHIFT RIGHT LEFT

If an optional duplex module (AR-DU2N) is not installed, the margin shift setting for the reverse side will not be displayed.
Select the shift direction.
Select RIGHT or LEFT on the touch panel. The selected shift direction will be highlighted.

DED PY

SIDE 1 RIGHT
Select the desired shift amounts using the keys.

LEFT 1/2 (0~1) inch

INFORMAT

CUSTO SETTING

Press the upper OK key on the touch panel.

SIDE 2

Make all other desired copier selections and press the COLOR COPY START ( ) key or BLACK COPY START ( ) key.
To cancel the MARGIN SHIFT function, select the MARGIN SHIFT function again and press the CANCEL key.
(Original) Edge erase (Copy)

Center erase

A AB AB
Erase function can be used to eliminate shadow lines around the edges and the center part of copies as shown in the illustrations, which are caused when such originals as thick paper, books or bound documents are used. 3 patterns of erase function, EDGE ERASE, CENTER ERASE and EDGE+CENTER ERASE can be selected. q The standard erase width is 1/2", but can be changed from 0" to 1" in 1/8" increments. 5 KEY OPERATOR The initial setting of the width for edge erase and center erase can be changed. See page 20 of the KEY OPERATORS GUIDE.

READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES COLOR ADJUSTMENTS RGB ADJUST COLOR BALANCE BRIGHTNESS INTENSITY CONTRAST SHARPNESS
Press the RGB ADJUST key on the touch panel.
The setting screen for RGB ADJUSTMENTS will appear.
READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES CANCEL RGB ADJUST ONLY ONE COLOR CAN BE ADJUSTED. R(RED) G(GREEN) OK OK B(BLUE)

-2 -1 0 1 2

Select a color to be adjusted.
Select a color from R (RED), G (GREEN), and B (BLUE).
CANCEL RGB ADJUST ONLY ONE COLOR CAN BE ADJUSTED. R(RED) G(GREEN)

OK B(BLUE)

Press the + to strengthen the selected color or press the - key to weaken the color.
The level can be adjusted from -2 to 2 in eleven steps.
OK CANCEL RGB ADJUST ONLY ONE COLOR CAN BE ADJUSTED. R(RED) G(GREEN) OK B(BLUE)
Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. Press the COLOR COPY START (

q The BLACK COPY START (

) key.
) key can be pressed for copying. However, the RGB ADJUST setting will be ignored.
To cancel the RGB ADJUST function, select the RGB ADJUST function again and press the CANCEL key.

SHARPNESS

This function is used to sharpen or soften image outlines. (Refer to the samples on page 6 to see the effect on copy images in relation to the SHARPNESS.)
Press the SHARPNESS key on the touch panel.
The setting screen for SHARPNESS will appear.
READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES COLOR ADJUSTMENTS RGB ADJUST

COLOR BALANCE

READY TO COPY. OK

SHARPNESS SOFT SHARP

CANCEL

BRIGHTNESS

INTENSITY
READY TO COPY OK SHARPNESS CANCEL OK
Press the SOFT key to soften image outlines or press the SHARP key to sharpen them.
Press the COLOR COPY START (
The BLACK COPY START ( ) key can be pressed for copying. However, the SHARPNESS setting will be ignored. To cancel the SHARPNESS function, select the SHARPNESS function again and press the CANCEL key.

SINGLE COLOR

The single color function is used to produce copies with a selected single color. (Refer to the samples on page 1 to see the effect on copy images in relation to the SINGLE COLOR function.)
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions
Press the IMAGE EDIT key on the touch panel.
The IMAGE EDIT menu will appear.
SPECIAL MODES IMAGE EDIT SINGLE COLOR PHOTO REPEAT EXTRA SIZE NEG./POS. REVERSE FULL-BLEED
OK OK MIRROR IMAGE MULTI-PAGE ENLARGEMENT
READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES IMAGE EDIT SINGLE COLOR PHOTO REPEAT EXTRA SIZE NEG./POS. REVERSE FULL-BLEED OK OK MIRROR IMAGE MULTI-PAGE ENLARGEMENT
Press the SINGLE COLOR key on the touch panel.
The setting screen for SINGLE COLOR will appear.
READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES SINGLE COLOR 1 RED 3 BLUE 5 ORANGE 6 CANCEL GREEN PURPLE BROWN OK OK
READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES SINGLE COLOR 1 RED 3 BLUE 5 ORANGE CANCEL 2 GREEN 4 PURPLE 6 BROWN OK OK
Select the desired color.
The selected color key will be highlighted.
READY TO COPY. OK SINGLE COLOR 1 RED 3 BLUE 5 ORANGE CANCEL 2 GREEN 4 PURPLE 6 BROWN OK
To cancel the SINGLE COLOR function, select the SINGLE COLOR function again and press the CANCEL key.

NEG./POS. REVERSE

The NEG./POS. REVERSE function is used to copy the original image in complementary colors. If this function is selected in the black/white mode, the black and white areas will be reversed. (Refer to the samples on page 2 to see the effect on copy images in relation to the NEG./POS. REVERSE.) q When this function is selected, neither the COLOR ADJUSTMENTS nor the SINGLE COLOR functions can be selected.
Press the NEG./POS. REVERSE key on the touch panel.
The NEG./POS. REVERSE key will be highlighted.
OK OK NEG./POS. MIRROR REVERSE IMAGE MULTI PAGE
To cancel the NEG./POS. REVERSE function, press the NEG./ POS. REVERSE key again on the IMAGE EDIT menu screen.

MIRROR IMAGE

To cancel the PHOTO REPEAT function, select the PHOTO REPEAT function again and press the CANCEL key.

11 x 17 FULL-BLEED

In other copy modes, image loss will occur along the copy edges. When the 11 x 17 FULL-BLEED function is used, the full image of an 11" x 17" size original will be copied onto 12" x 18" size copy paper.
Reduction or enlargement cannot be selected with this function. If reduction or enlargement has been selected, the copy ratio will be reset to 100% when this function is selected.

11" x 17"

12" x 18"
Place the original on the document glass and close the document cover.
The optional document feeder cannot be used with this function.
TRANSPARENCY INSERTS COLOR ADJUSTMENTS AUTO PAPER SELECT IMAGE EDIT 100% COPY RATIO
Press the 11 x 17 FULL-BLEED key on the touch panel.
The 11 x 17 FULL-BLEED key will be highlighted.
OK NEG./POS. REVERSE OK MIRROR IMAGE
Load 12" x 18" copy paper into the bypass tray.
Press the PAPER SELECT key on the touch panel and then select the paper type (16 ~ 28 lbs., 28+ ~ 35 lbs. or 35+ ~ 75 lbs.) in the bypass tray.
To cancel the 11 x 17 FULL-BLEED function, press the 11 x 17 FULL-BLEED key again on the IMAGE EDIT menu screen.

MULTI-PAGE ENLARGEMENT

This function is used to enlarge an original image to a size larger than 11" x 17" and print divided images onto multiple sheets of copy paper. (Refer to the samples on page 3 to see the effect on copy images in relation to the MULTI-PAGE ENLARGEMENT.)
READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES IMAGE EDIT SINGLE COLOR PHOTO REPEAT EXTRA SIZE
OK NEG./POS. REVERSE FULL-BLEED OK MIRROR IMAGE MULTI-PAGE ENLARGEMENT
Press the MULTI-PAGE ENLARGEMENT key on the touch panel.
The setting screen for MULTI-PAGE ENLARGEMENT will appear.
PLEASE SELECT ENLARGEMENT SIZE AND ORIGINAL SIZE. SPECIAL MODES
MULTI-PAGE ENLARGEMENT ENLARGEMENT SIZE ORIGINAL 1 8/1 8/2 1
CANCEL OK MULTI-PAGE ENLARGEMENT ENLARGEMENT SIZE ORIGINAL SIZE & ORIENTATION 1 8/68 8/2 11
Select the desired enlargement size.
Select the desired size among the sizes displayed on the touch panel.
CANCEL OK AGE ENLARGEMENT EMENT SIZE ORIGINAL SIZE & ORIENTATI 8/8/2 11
Select the original size.
The original sizes that can be used depend on the selected enlargement size. The original orientation will be indicated depending on the selected enlargement size and original size.
OK CANCEL OK T ORIGINAL SIZE & ORIENTATION 11 17
Place the original on the document glass in accordance with the indicated orientation.
The area of the original that has been specified on the touch panel will be scanned. The optional document feeder cannot be used with this function.
The paper tray will be automatically selected. If the copier has another paper tray (including the bypass tray) that holds the paper of the same size as the selected paper tray, the tray can also be selected.

/4 Y-4 SELECT

Enter the desired number of copies and press either of the COLOR COPY START ( ) key or BLACK COPY START ( ) key.

CHAPTER 4

SUPPLIES
This chapter describes the supplies for this copier such as paper and toner.
Page PAPER. 4-2 Types and sizes of copy paper. 4-2 Loading copy paper. 4-2 ADDING TONER. 4-5 USED TONER DISPOSAL. 4-8 STORAGE OF SUPPLIES. 4-9
Types and sizes of copy paper
Size Paper trays Bypass tray 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17" 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 12" x 18" Weight 16 lbs. to 28 lbs. 16 lbs. to 75 lbs. (Ordinary paper) Capacity (20 lb. bond paper) 500 sheets 50 sheets Transparency film, cover stock (104 lbs.), index stock (155 lbs.) Special paper
For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP.

SUPPLIES Paper

Loading copy paper
OPEN TRAY AND ADD PAPER. will be displayed when there is no copy paper in a selected paper feed station. When a selected paper tray is not installed or is improperly installed, PUSH PAPER TRAY INTO MACHINE UNTIL IT LATCHES. will be displayed. Install it or push it back firmly into place. For best results, use only Sharp recommended paper.
Loading paper in the paper trays
Gently lift and pull out the paper tray.
Fan the copy paper and insert it into the tray.
The tray holds 500 sheets of 20 lb. bond paper. Do not load paper above the maximum height line.
Push the paper tray firmly back into the copier.
Changing the copy paper size in the tray
Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops.
SUPPLIES Paper Left guide Maximum height line Front guide Paper size card
Adjust the paper size indicator to match the paper size to be set.
Slide the paper size indicator to the right or left to match the paper size.

Paper size indicator

Adjust the front guide and left guide while squeezing their lock levers.
Slide the front and left guides to match the width and length of the copy paper.
Load copy paper into the tray.
Place the paper size card in the front of the paper tray.
The paper size card has three faces. Fold the card properly to show the selected paper size. The paper size indication which shows through the slot on the front of the copier should match the selected paper size.

ADDING TONER

The message TONER SUPPLY IS LOW. will appear in the message display before the toner supply is completely empty. ( indicate toner types. Y : yellow, M : magenta, C : cyan, BK : black) If copying is continued, copies will gradually become lighter until the copier stops and the message display changes to ADD TONER.PRESS. indicating that the toner supply is empty. Toner can be added any time after the message TONER SUPPLY IS LOW. appears. To add toner, stop the copier and proceed as below. When either message appears, you can use the INFORMATION key for detailed information as necessary. If any color toner supply is empty, color copying cannot be performed. However, black/white copying can be performed unless the black toner supply is empty. During long copy runs of multiple originals containing many images and/or dark shades, TONER REPLENISHMENT IN PROGRESS. may appear and the copier may stop making copies even though toner is left. The copier will automatically cycle and replenish the toner to the normal level and then the START key indicator will light up. Press the START key to resume copying. 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.

Install a new toner collecting container until it clicks into place.
Close the toner collecting container cover.

STORAGE OF SUPPLIES

The supplies of this copier replaced by the user include copy paper, toner, toner collecting container, and staple cartridges for the optional staple sorter (AR-SS2) and the finisher (AR-FN4). 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.

Photoconductive drum

The AR-C160 Copier has advanced process control technology which improves copy quality uniformity. This feature stabilizes copy quality throughout the life of the photoconductive drum by automatically compensating for the changes in drum characteristics due to wear, operator use patterns, and environmental conditions. The automatic adjustments are made in response to a sensor that detects the reflectance characteristics of the drum. WARNING This feature requires drums containing the special reflectance area (recommended Sharp genuine photoconductive drum), to prevent low image density copies from poor process control and possible damage to the machine. If you use other drums, the process control system cannot run properly.
SUPPLIES Storage of supplies

Proper storage

Store the supplies in a location that is:
clean and dry, at a stable temperature, not exposed to direct sunlight.
Store copy paper in the wrapper and lying flat.
Paper stored in packages standing up or out of the wrapper may curl or become damp, resulting in paper misfeeds.

CHAPTER 5

COPIER TROUBLE?
This chapter describes how to remove misfed originals and paper and other common trouble remedies.
Page MISFEED REMOVAL. 5-2 MAINTENANCE REQUIRED. 5-11 TONER COLLECTING CONTAINER OF TRANSFER UNIT. 5-12 TROUBLESHOOTING. 5-13

MISFEED REMOVAL

When a misfeed occurs, the copier will stop. The message MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. will appear with a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION key for more detailed information as necessary. If paper becomes accidentally torn during removal, be sure to remove all pieces. Be careful not to damage the photoconductive drum or the corona wires.

First confirm the misfeed locations. For misfeeds in an optional staple sorter, see page 7-13. For misfeeds in an optional large capacity tray, see page 7-17. For misfeeds in an optional finisher, see page 7-26.

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P. 5-6) ( ( P. 5-3) P. 5-5)

P. 5-9)

COPIER TROUBLE? Misfeed removal

MISFEED HAS OCCURRED.

Misfeed in the optional RADF
When the optional RADF misfeeds an original sheet, the copier will stop and the misfeed message will appear.
CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.
An original misfeed may occur at one of three locations: (A) in the RADF feed section, (B) in the exit roller, or (C) under the transport belt.

Feeding roller cover

(A) Open the feeding roller cover and pull the original gently to the right and out from the document feeder tray.
Be sure to open and close the document feeder cover to cancel the misfeed display.
(B) Open the exit roller cover and gently pull the original out.

Exit roller cover

(C) Open the feeding roller cover and the document feeder cover, and remove the original.
CHAPTER NOTE: After misfed originals are removed from locations A, B and/or C, a message may appear indicating the number of originals which must be returned to the document feeder tray. Return the originals and press the START key to resume copying.
Misfeed in the bypass tray
Turn the transport lever to the left.
Do not pull out the paper transport in this step.

Roller rotating knob A

Turn roller rotating knob A in the direction of the arrow to feed the misfed paper into the copier.
Do not pull the misfed paper out through the bypass tray because unfixed toner may soil the inside of the copier.
Pull out the paper transport.

Remove the misfed paper.

Push the paper transport back securely into the copier and turn the transport lever back.
Misfeed in the paper trays
Open the right side covers.
Grasp the handle and gently open the cover. CHAPTER
Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal.
If the paper cannot be seen from the side, pull out the paper tray which was in use and remove the misfed paper.
Close the paper tray and the side covers.
Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared.
Misfeed in the transport area, exit area and fusing area
COPIER TROUBLE? Misfeed removal Roller rotating knob B

Accessories RADF exit roller cover (RADF is optional) Open to remove misfed originals. Toner box Contains four toner hoppers. Each toner hopper contains relevant color toner or black toner. Operation manual. 1 Key operators guide. 1 Toner collecting containers (including 1 pre-installed at the factory). 2
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Operation Panel

DATA ON LINE

The key and indicators are not used for the copier features.
LCD touch panel Displays information to assist the operator. Various operation keys are included in the touch panel depending on the particular screen being displayed. 10-key pad Used to set the copy quantity. INTERRUPT key and indicator (p. 2-20) Interrupts a copy run. CLEAR ALL ( CA ) key Clears all selected settings and returns the copier to the initial settings. COPY key Press to return to the COPY mode when the PRINT mode is active. If pressed in the COPY mode, the total output count will be displayed during the key press. Press to exit the sleep mode. AUDIT key Press to enter the account number if the auditing mode has been set for only the color copy mode. Also closes an open account. PROGRAM ( P ) key (p. 2-18) Press to select the job memory mode.
CLEAR ( C ) key Press to clear the copy quantity display, or press during a copy run to terminate copying. The copier will stop after copies in progress are finished. COLOR COPY START ( ) key and indicator Color copying is possible when the indicator is on. Press to start color copying. BLACK COPY START ( ) key and indicator Black/white copying is possible when the indicator is on. Press to start black/white copying. SPECIAL MODES key (p.3-1) Press to select special functions. Message display Messages are displayed regarding copier status and operation. Paper size display The sizes of loaded copy paper are displayed and the selected paper feed location is highlighted. indicates the amount of copy paper. Copy quantity display Displays the specified number of copies. Original size display The original paper size is displayed.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Touch Panel (Basic screen)

812 11R

INFORMATION key (p. 1-7) Press for operation guidance on use of various features of this copier. Press for guidance when a misfeed occurs, when adding toner, or when used toner must be disposed of. CUSTOM SETTINGS key Press to set key operator programs or adjust the contrast of the touch panel. 2-SIDED COPY key Press to select the 1-sided to 1-sided, 1-sided to 2-sided*, 2-sided to 2-sided* or 2-sided to 1-sided* copy mode. * To select the 1-sided to 2-sided or 2-sided to 2-sided copy mode, an optional duplex module (AR-DU2N) must be installed. To select the 2-sided to 1-sided or 2-sided to 2-sided copy mode, an optional RADF must be installed. OUTPUT key Press to select the sorter mode when an optional staple sorter (AR-SS2) is installed. EXPOSURE display Indicates the selected exposure mode. EXPOSURE key (p. 2-16) Press to select the exposure mode: AUTO or MANUAL and TEXT/PRTD. PHOTO, TEXT/ PHOTO, TEXT, PHOTO, PRINTED PHOTO or MAP. The COPY OF COPY and COLOR TONE ENHANCEMENT modes can also be selected with this key.

In the initial settings, the offset stack function is set to off. To enable the offset stack function, press the OUTPUT key and then touch the OFFSET icon on the touch panel. To disable the OFFSET function, press the OUTPUT key and then touch the NON OFFSET icon. When the offset function is selected, the output tray will move side to side each time a set is output so that each set is offset by approximately 0.8 inches (20 mm) from the previous set.
Some type or quality of paper might cause tight curl when it is output. In this case, remove the paper out of the paper tray or the bypass tray and reload it upside down.

OFFSET mode

NON OFFSET

OFFSET

When making copies, the output tray will shift from its previous position by approximately 0.8 inches (20 mm) each time a START key is pressed. In this way, the set in progress will be offset from the previous set. Copies in the size of 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 14" and 11"x 17" can be offset.

NON OFFSET mode

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN4) CHAPTER
All copies will be aligned in one stack in the tray with no offset.
FINISHER (AR-FN4) Staple print* (*In the PRINT mode only)
The staple print mode can be selected for stapling printed sets in the size of 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 14", and 11" x 17".
In the COPY mode, which delivers the paper face up, this function is not available.

ON LINE

Check the operation panel to confirm that the ONLINE indicator is lit. If not lit, press the PRINT key to enter the print mode and then press the ONLINE key on the touch panel.
An optional power supply kit (AR-PX4) and an optional printer controller (AR-PE2) are needed for the printing from computer.
Check the paper tray(s) to ensure that the desired paper is loaded.
The maximum number of sheets for stapling is 20 for paper in the size of 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 13", or 8-1/2" x 14" paper and 15 for 11" x 17" paper. If the maximum is exceeded, the sheets will not be stapled. Ensure that no paper remains in the output tray. Stapling will not be done if paper remains at the start of the print job.

CAUTION Use caution while latching the finisher into place. To prevent pinching your fingers, do not place your hand or fingers on the release lever while moving the finisher toward the copier.
FINISHER (AR-FN4) Misfeed removal
The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. will appear with a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION ( ) key for more detailed information as necessary.
Remove the misfed paper from the finisher or from the exit area of the copier.
Misfeed in the finisher When a misfeed occurs in the finisher, turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of arrow. The misfed paper will be delivered to the offset tray. If the paper is not delivered to the offset tray, open the paper guide as shown and remove the paper.
Misfeed in the exit area of the copier When misfed paper is lodged in the fusing roller of the copier and can not be pulled out, open the front cover of the copier and turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of arrow to remove the misfed paper.

WARNING:

FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the operation manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

NOTICE

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