Sharp AL-1566 manual

DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL AL-1556 AL-1566 MODEL[...]

The CE mark logo label is affixed o n an equipme nt in case th at the directi ves describ ed in the above sen tence are a pplicable to the prod uct. (This sentence i s not appli cable in any country where the above di rectives are not req uired.) In some areas, the "POWER" switch positions are marked "I" and " " on the[...]

1 CAUTIONS ............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. . 3 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION ............. .............. ................. .............. ............... 5 INTRODUCTION ............... .............. .............. .............. ................. .............. ...[...]

2 6 PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS USING THE PRINTER MODE ................. .............. .............. ................. .......... 60 BASIC PROCEDURE FOR PRINTI NG ............ ............................ ............ ....... 60 USING THE SCANNER MODE................... ................. .............. ................ ..... 61 SCANNING USING THE K[...]

3 CA UTIONS Caution label on the machine The label ( ) in the fusing area of the machine in dicates the follow ing: : Caution, risk of danger : Caution, hot surface Cautions on usi ng the machine Follow the cautions below wh en using this machine. Warning: • The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed paper. • Do not[...]

4 Cautions on hand ling the machine Be careful in handling the machine as follo ws to maintain the performance of this machine. Do not drop the machine, subject it to shock or st rike it agains t any obje ct. Do not expose the drum cartr idge to direct sunlight. • Doing so will damage the surface (green por tion) of the drum ca r tri dge, causing[...]

5 ENVIR O NMENT A L INFORMA TION As an E NERGY S TAR ® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product me ets the E NERGY S TAR ® guidelin es for energy efficiency. A small amount of ozone is produced wit hin the unit d uring operation. The emission level is insufficient to cause any health hazard . Note: The present recommended long term exposur[...]

6 INTR ODUCTION Using the manual This machine has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a minimum amount of office spa ce and with ma ximum operational ease. To get full use of all machine features, be sure to famili arize yourse lf with this manual and the machine. Fo r quick reference duri ng machine use, kee p this manual in a [...]

7 MAIN FEA TURES High-speed laser copying First-copy time* 1 at 300 dpi* 2 is only 9.6 seconds. Copying speed is 15 copies per minute. This is ideal for business use and provide s a big boost to workplace productivity. * 1 First-copy time may vary depending on the power-supply voltage , ambient temperature, and other operating condi tions. * 2 &quo[...]

8 Laser printer function • Printer functio n The accompanying p rinter driver can be installed to enable use of the machi ne as a printer. • Network printer fun ction A LAN connector is provided as a standard feature that allows the machine to be used as a netwo rk printer. Color scanner function • The accompanying scanner driver can be insta[...]

9 1 Chapter 1 1 This chapter provides basic information that you should know before using the machine. PA R T N A M E S The following illu stration shows the p art names of the AL-1556. The illustr ations in this man ual show the AL-1556. The appearance of your mac hine ma y be diff erent depending on the mode l, howe ver , the basic operati ons ar[...]

PREP ARA TIONS 10 Operation panel [MODE SELECT] key / Mode indicators Press this key to select the mode. The indicator of the selecte d mode lights (copy, printer, scanner mode indicators). Display This shows messages i ndicating th e machine status and any probl ems that occur, as well as user programs and function setting menu s. Numeric keys Use[...]

11 1 PREP ARA TIONS [ZOOM] key Press to select an enlargeme nt or reduction ratio. To select a preset ratio setting, press the [ZOOM] key and select the desired preset ratio. To select a ratio that is not preset, press the [ZOOM] key, select the preset ratio that is closest to the desired ratio, and then pres s the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to inc[...]

12 CHECKING P A CKED COMPONENTS AND AC C E S S O R I E S Open the carton and check if the following components an d accessories are included. If anything is missing or damaged, contac t your authorized serv ice representa tive. If the machine does not func tion properly during setup or use, or if a function cann ot be used, s ee "TROUBLESHOOTI[...]

13 1 PREP ARING THE MA CHINE FOR INST ALLA TION 1 Be sure to hold the handle s on both sides of the machine to unpack the machine and carry it to th e installation location. 2 Remove all pieces of tape shown in the illustration below and then open the RSPF and remove the protect ive materials. Take out the bag containing the TD cartridge . 3 Releas[...]

14 INST ALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE 1 Open the bypass tr ay, and then ope n the sid e cover. 2 Press gently on both sides of the front cove r to open the cover. 3 Remove the TD cartridg e from the bag. Remove the prot ective paper. Hold the cartridge on both sides and sha ke it horizontally four or five time s. Hold the tab of the protective cover and [...]

15 1 PREP ARA TIONS 5 Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open but ton. 6 Ensure that th e power switch of the unit is in th e OFF position. Insert the attac hed power cord into the pow er cord socket at the rear of the unit. 7 Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest ou t[...]

16 PO WER ON AND OFF The power switch is l ocated on the le ft side of the machine. Power on Turn the power switch to th e "ON" position. The ready indicator will light up and other indicators which show the initi al settings of the display will also light up to indicate the ready condition. For the initial settings, see the "Initial[...]

17 1 PREP ARA TIONS About the scan he ad The scan head lamp remains on constantly when the machine is in the ready condition (when the ready indicator is ill uminated). The machine adj usts the scan head lamp p eriod ically to maintain copying quality. At this time, the scan head moves automatically. This is normal and does not indicate machine tro[...]

18 2 Chapter 2 The tray location indicator will blin k when there is no paper in the selected paper tray, or when the selected paper tray is not installed or is improperly installed. PA P E R For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper. * 1 The number of sh eets of paper t hat can be loade d varies depending on the weight of the paper. * 2 D[...]

LO ADING P APE R 19 2 Special papers Follow these guidel ines when using special papers. ● Use SHARP recommended tr ansparency film and la bel sheets. Using other than SHARP recommended paper may result in misfeeds or smudges on the output. If other than SHARP r eco mmended medi a must be used, feed each sheet one at a time using the by pass tray[...]

LO ADING P APER 20 4 Fan the paper and insert it into the tray. Make sure tha t the edges go under the cor ner hooks. 5 Gently push the paper tray bac k into the machine. • Do not load paper ab ove the maximum h eight line ( ). Exceeding the line wi ll cause a paper misfeed. • If the paper is not fanned, double-feed s or misfeeds may occur. •[...]

21 2 BYP ASS FEED (inc luding special paper) The bypass tray can be used to feed st andard paper, transparency film, labels, envelopes, and other special purpose pap er. Important points when insert ing paper in the bypass tray Up to 50 sheets of standard copy paper c an be inserted in the b ypass tray. (Capacity will vary depending on the type of [...]

LO ADING P APER 22 Loading paper in the bypass tray 1 Open the bypass tr ay and extend the tray . 2 Set the bypass tray pap er guides to the paper width. Insert the paper (print face do wn) all the way int o the bypass tray . 3 Press the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ) to select the bypass tray. • Paper must be fed narrow side first into the feed slot. •[...]

23 2 CHANGING A TRA Y'S P APER SIZE SETTING Follow these steps to change a tray's pap er size setting. 1 Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) unti l "PAPER SIZE" appears, and then pres s the [OK] key. 2 Press th e [OK] key to select the tray . 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] ke y ( ) to select the paper si z[...]

24 3 Chapter 3 This chapter ex plains basic copyi ng functions. NORMAL COPYING Using the document glass 1 Open the RSPF, and place the original face down on the document glass. [How to place the original] Align the original with the origina l scale and the centering ( ) mark. 2 Gently close the RSPF. 3 Select the number of copie s and other copy se[...]

MAKING COP IES 25 3 Using the RSPF 1 Make sure that an orig inal has not been lef t on the document glass. 2 Adjust the origi nal guides to the si ze of the originals. 3 Set the original(s ) face up in the document fe eder tray. The RSPF indicator on the operation panel will light up. If this indicator does not light up, the originals are not prope[...]

MAKING COPIES 26 Originals that cannot be used in the RSPF The following origin als cannot be used. These may cause misfeeds or smudg ing and unclear images. • T ransparencies, tracing paper , other transpare nt or translucent paper , and photographs. • Carbon paper, thermal pap er . • Originals that are cre ased, f olded, or torn. • Glued [...]

MAKING COP IES 27 3 Setting the number of copies Press the numeric keys to set the number of copies. The set number of copies ap pears in the display. A maxi mum of 99 copies can be set. If you wish to make only a single copy, copying is possible with the di splay showing "0". SELECTING THE TRA Y Press the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ). Each time[...]

28 MAKING A COPY D ARKER OR LIGHTER Automatic exp osure adjustment is initi a lly enabled. This function au tomatically adjusts the copy image according to the origin al being copied. If you wish to select the exposure level yourself, follow the steps below. (Select fro m two original types and five exposure levels for each original type.) The expo[...]

29 3 REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Copies can be reduced down to 25% or enlarged u p to 400%. (When the RSPF is being used, the zoom copy ratio range is 50% to 200%.) The [ZOOM] key can be pressed to quickly se lect a ratio from among eight preset ratios . In addition, the [ ] key ( ) and [ ] key ( ) can be pressed to select the ratio in incremen ts o[...]

30 4 Chapter 4 A UT OMA TIC TW O-SIDED COPYING Two originals can be automatically copi ed ont o both sides of a single sheet of paper. When the RSPF is used, two-sided copies of two-sided originals can easily be made. When performing automatic two-sided copying of one-sided origina ls, the orientation of the copied image can be selected according t[...]

CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 31 4 Using the document glass 1 Place the original that you wish to copy onto the front side of the paper on the document glass and close t he RSPF. 2 Press the [2-SI DED COPY () ] key until "1 TO 2" appears, and then press the [OK] key. 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the bi nding edge and then [...]

CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 32 Using the RSPF 1 Place the origi nal(s) in th e RSPF. (p.25) If you place an odd number of originals for one-sided to two-si ded copying, the last page will be one-sided. 2 Press the [2 -SIDED COPY () ] key and select the two- sided copy mode that you wish to use. The mode changes as follows each time you p ress the [2-[...]

33 4 SOR T COPY Copies of multiple original pages can sorted into sets. Using the document glass 1 Place the first original. (p.24) 2 Press th e [E-SORT/ SP.FUN ( )] key until "SORT" appears and then press the [OK] key. 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) to move " " to the "ON" position and then press the [OK] key. 4 Select the n[...]

CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 34 Using the RSPF 1 Place the orig inals. (p.2 5) 2 Press th e [E-SORT/ SP.FUN ( )] key until "SORT" appears and then press the [OK] key. 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) to move " " to the "ON" po sition and then the [ OK] key. 4 Select the number of copies and any other se ttings, and then press the [...]

35 4 COPYING MUL TIPLE ORIGINALS ONT O A SINGLE SHEET OF P APER (2 IN 1 copy) Multiple originals can be copied onto a sing le sheet of paper in a selected layout pattern. This function is convenient for compiling multi-pa ge reference materials into a compact format, or for providing an overview of all page s of a document on a single page. Using t[...]

CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 36 4 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the origi nal size and then press the [OK] key. The following original sizes can be selecte d: "A4", "B5", "A5", "8.5x14", "8.5x13", "8.5x11" , "8.5x5.5" 5 Set the number of copies a nd any other settin[...]

CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 37 4 Using the RSPF 1 Place the orig inals. (p.2 5) 2 Press the [E-SORT /SP.FUN () ] key until "2IN1" appears and then pre ss the [OK] key. 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) to move " " to the "ON" position and then press the [OK] key. 4 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the origi nal size [...]

38 CREA TING MARGINS WHEN COPYING (Margin shift) The margin shift function is used to automa tically shift the text or image or the copy paper approximately 10 mm. As shown below, LONG EDGE or SHORT EDGE can be selected. 1 Place the orig inal(s). 2 Press th e [E-SORT/ SP.FUN ( )] key until "MARGIN SHIFT" appears and then press the [OK] ke[...]

CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 39 4 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) to move " " to the "ON" position and then press the [OK] key. 4 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the margin po sition and then pres s the [OK] key . Select "LONG EDGE" or "SHORT EDGE". For the margin posi tion, see the previous page. 5 Selec[...]

40 5 Chapter 5 This chapter explains how to install and conf igure the softw are that is required fo r the printer and scanner functions of the machi ne. The procedure for viewing the Online Manual is al so explained. SOFTW ARE FOR AL-1556/1566 The CD-ROM that accompanies the machine contains the following software: MFP driver Printer driver The pr[...]

41 5 BEFORE INST ALLA TION Hardware and software requirements Check the following hardware and software requ irements in order to install the software. * 1 The machine's USB connector wil l transfer data at the speed spec ified by the USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) only i f the Microsoft USB 2.0 driver is prei nstalled in the computer, or if the USB 2.0 d[...]

42 INST ALLING THE SOFTW ARE Using the machine with a USB connection 1 The USB cable must not be conn ected to the machine. Ma ke sure that the cable is not connected bef ore proceeding. If the cable is connected, a Plug and Play window will appe ar. If this happens, click the "Ca ncel" button to close the window and disconn ect the cable[...]

SET UP THE SOFTW ARE 43 5 7 To install all of the software, c lick the "Standard" bu tton. To install particula r packages, clic k the "Custom" button. If you selected "Custom", go to step 9. 8 Read the message in the "Welco me" window and t hen click the "Next" butt on. If you selected "Standa[...]

SET UP THE SOFTW ARE 44 11 The files required for installation of the MFP drive r are copied (if "MFP Driv er" was selec ted). Follow the on-screen instructio ns. When "The installation of the SHARP softwa re is complete" appears, click the "OK" button. 12 Begin the installation of Button Manager (if "Button Manag[...]

SET UP THE SOFTW ARE 45 5 14 When the "Finish" sc reen appears, click the "Close" button. A message will appear instructing you to connect the machine to your computer. Click the OK button . 15 Make sure that the powe r of the machi ne is turned on , and then connect th e USB cable (p. 46). Windows will detect the ma chine and a[...]

SET UP THE SOFTW ARE 46 17 Begin installati on of the printer driv er. "SHARP AL-XXXX" will appear in the "Fou nd New Hardware Wizard" dialog box. Select "Install the softw are automatically (Recommended)" and click the "Next" button. Fo llow th e on-screen instructions. 18 Follow the instr uctions in the Plu[...]

SET UP THE SOFTW ARE 47 5 1 Insert the cable into the USB connector on the machine. 2 Insert the ot her end of the cable into your compu ter's USB port. Using the machine as a network printer 1 Insert the LAN cabl e into the LAN connector on the machine. Use a network cable that is shielded. 2 Turn on the machine. 3 Insert the CD-ROM int o you[...]

SET UP THE SOFTW ARE 48 5 Double-clic k the "setup" icon ( ). 6 The "SOFTWARE LICENCE" window will appear. Make sure that you underst and the contents of th e software licence , and then click the "Yes" bu tton. 7 Read the "Readme First" in the "Welcome" window and then click the "Next " b[...]

SET UP THE SOFTW ARE 49 5 9 The printer or printers connected to the network will be detected . Click the printer to be configure d (the machine) and cl ick the "Next" butt on. 10 Enter the IP addr ess, subnet mask, and default gateway. The settings in the above window are examples. Be sure to ask your network administrator for the correc[...]

SET UP THE SOFTW ARE 50 12 Click the "Yes" butt on. Go to step 11 on page 51. LPR (TCP/IP) direct printing After step 1-7 on page 4 8 8 Click the "Printer Driv er" button. If you have not set the IP Address, click the "Set the IP Address" button in first and go to step 8 on page 48. 9 Read the message in the "Welc[...]

SET UP THE SOFTW ARE 51 5 11 The printer or printers connected to the network will be detected . Click the printer to be configure d (the machine) and cl ick the "Next" butt on. 12 In the window for setting the destination print po rt name, make sure that ":lp" appears at the end of the IP address and cli ck the "Next"[...]

SET UP THE SOFTW ARE 52 14 When the model sele ction window a ppears, select t he model name of your machine and click th e "Next" button. For the model name of your machine, see t he operation panel on t he machine. 15 Select whether or not you wish the printer to be your default printer and click t he "Next" button. 16 When &q[...]

SET UP THE SOFTW ARE 53 5 4 The "SOFTWARE LICENCE" window will appear. Make sure that you underst and the contents of th e software licence , and then click the "Yes" bu tton. 5 Click the "Printer Driv er" button. 6 Read the message in the "Welco me" window and t hen click the "Next" butt on. 7 Sele[...]

SET UP THE SOFTW ARE 54 8 For the port to be used, select the machin e set as a shared prin ter, and clic k the "Next" butt on. You can also click the "Add Network Port" button and select the printe r to be sh ared (the machine) by browsing the network in the window that appears. 9 When the model sele ction window appears, selec[...]

55 5 SETTING UP BUTT ON MANA GER Button Manager is a software program th at works with the scanner driver to enable scanning from the machine. To scan using the machi ne, Button Mana ger mu st be linked with the scan menu on the machine. Follow the steps below to link Button Mana ger to scanner events. Windows XP 1 Click the "start" but t[...]

SET UP THE SOFTW ARE 56 5 Select "St art this program" and then select "Sharp Button Manager B" from the pull-down menu. 6 Click the "Apply" button. 7 Repeat Steps 4 throug h 6 to link Button Manager to "SC2: " through "SC6:". Select "SC2:" from the "Select an event " pu ll-down [...]

SET UP THE SOFTW ARE 57 5 Windows 98/Me/2000 1 click the "Start" but ton, select "Setti ngs", and then clic k "Control Pa nel". 2 Double-clic k the "Scanners and Cameras" i con. 3 Select "SHARP AL-XXXX" and cl ick the "Properties" button. In Windows Me, right click "SHARP AL-XXXX"[...]

SET UP THE SOFTW ARE 58 6 Select "Sharp But ton Manager B" in "Se nd to this applicat ion". 7 Click the "Apply" button. 8 Repeat Steps 5 throug h 7 to link Button Manager to "SC2: " through "SC6:". Select "SC2:" from the "Scanner ev ents" pull-down menu. Select "Sharp Button[...]

59 6 Chapter 6 6 The machine includes a USB co nnector and a LAN c onnector as sta ndard equipme nt. When the USB connector is used, the pr inte r and scanner functions can be used. When the LAN connector is used, the printer functio n can be used. The machine has the following features: • High-speed data transfer (when connected to a USB 2.0 con[...]

60 USING THE PRINTER MODE The procedure for loading paper for printing is the same as for loadin g copy paper. See "LOADING PAPER" (p.18). B ASIC PROCEDURE FOR PRINTING The basic procedu re for printing is explained in the fol lowing. To use conve nient printer functions, see the "Online Manual" or the printer drive r help file.[...]

61 6 USING THE SCANNER MODE The procedure for placing the original is the same as for copying. See "NOR MAL COPYING" (p.24). SCANNING USING THE KE YS ON THE MA CHINE When scanning is performe d by this method, the application that has been set in Button Manager wil l automatically start an d the scanned image will be pasted into the appli[...]

PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS 62 Button Manager scan menu For information on Button Manager settings, see the Button Manager help file. The names in the Button Manager menu ("xxxx" in "SC1:xxxx", etc.) can be changed. See the online manual. SCANNING FR OM Y OUR COMPUTER The machine supports the T WAIN standard, making it possibl e t[...]

63 6 HO W T O USE THE ONLINE MANU AL The online manual provides deta iled instructions for operating the unit as a printer and scanner. It also provide s methods for dealing with printing or scanner problems. To access the online manual , your computer must have Acrobat Reader 5.0 o r later. If this is not installed, refer to "Installing Acrob[...]

64 7 Chapter 7 The user settings allow you to customize machine settings to better meet your needs. USER PR OGRAMS The user settings consi st of the following items. To change the user program settings as explained in "SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM" (p.69). Copy mode Program numb er Program name Setting codes (factory default set[...]

USER SETTINGS 65 7 4 AUTO SHUT-OFF TIME 1: 5 MIN. 2: 30 MIN. 3: 60 MIN. 4: 120 MIN. 5: 240 MIN. • This function au tomatically switches the machine to a st ate that consumes even less power than preheat mode if the set duration of time elapses without the machine being used when the power is on. All lights except the power save indicator go off. [...]

USER SETTINGS 66 9 AE/TEXT RESOLUTION 1: 300dpi 2: 600dpi • The copy resolution in auto and text mode is normally 300 dpi. If high-quality copie s are preferred, use this setting to change the resolution to 600 dpi. 10 2-SIDED COPY MODE 1: HI-SPEED 2: NORMAL • If the memory fills u p when two-sided copying is performed, "NORMAL" can b[...]

USER SETTINGS 67 7 16 SOUND AT DEFAULT 1: ON 2: OFF • Use this to sound a beep when a base setting is selected. (p.70) 17 TONER SAVE MODE 1: ON 2: OFF • This mode reduces toner usage by about 10% when copying. Toner save mod e is effective when the exposure mode is AUTO or TEXT. 18 AE LEVEL ADJUST 1: SPF/RSPF 2: DOCUMENT GLASS • This is use d[...]

USER SETTINGS 68 Print mode * 1 The scanning spee d increases when the USB 2.0 mode is set to "HI-SPEED", however, the printing speed does not increase considerably. Program numb er Program name Setting codes (factory default setting appears in bold) Explanation 1 FORCED OUTPUT 1: ON 2: OFF When this function is enabled, printing in print[...]

69 7 SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PR OGRAM 1 Press the [MENU] key and then press the [OK] key. In printer mode, the user programs are accessed by simply pr essing the [MENU ] key. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) t o select the item t hat you wish to confi gure in the USER PROGRAM items, and the n press the [OK] key . • See "USER PRO[...]

USER SETTINGS 70 Audible signals (key entr y beep, invalid key beep, bas e setting beep) The machine sounds three different typ es of beep signals: a key entry beep that sounds when a valid key is pressed, an invali d key beep that sounds when an invalid key is pressed, and a base settin g beep that sounds when a setting is the same as the base set[...]

71 8 Chapter 8 8 Problems related to general use of the machine, the copy function, and software setup are explained here. Be sure to check the problem carefully before call ing for service, as many problems can be solved by the user. If you are unable to solve the problem, turn off the main switch, unplug the powe r cord from the outlet, a nd cont[...]

TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAINTENANC E 72 Error indicat or Blinks REPLA CE THE DR UM CAR TRIDGE. The drum car tri dge has reached the end of its life . Replace it with a new drum car tr idge. (When the indicator blinks, the machine does not operate.) 86 Steadily lit TD CAR TRIDGE IS NEAR EMPTY . T oner is low . Purchase a new TD car tridge. 85 A DR UM C[...]

73 8 TR OUBLESHOO TING THE MA CHINE The following problems are related to th e general operatio n of the machine and copying. Prob lem Cause and solution Pag e The machine does not operate . The machine is not plugg ed into a power outlet. → Plug the machine into a g rounded outlet. - P ower switch OF F . → Turn the power switch ON. 16 The powe[...]

TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAINTENANC E 74 Prob lem Cause and solution Pag e P ar t of the image is cut off or there is too m uch blan k space. The original was not placed in the correct position. → Place the original correctly. 24, 25 An appropriate rati o was not used f o r the size of the origin al and the size of the paper . → Press the [ZOOM] ke[...]

TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAINTENANC E 75 8 P aper misfeed. Misfeed occur . → To remove the misfeed, see "MISFEED REMOVAL". 80 The paper is outside of the specified size and we ight range . → Use copy paper within the specified range. 18 P aper curled or damp. → Do not use curled or crimped paper. Replace with dry copy paper. During peri[...]

TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAINTENANC E 76 P aper size for a pa per tray cannot be set. Copying or printing is perf ormed. → Set the paper size after copying or printing is complete. - The machine has stopped temporaril y due to running out of paper or a misfeed. → Load paper or remove the misfeed, and then set the paper size. 23, 80 A copy jo b stop[...]

77 8 PR OBLEMS DURING SETUP THE SOFTW ARE If the software does not install corre ctly, check the following items on your computer. To remove the software, see "Removing the so ftware" (p.79) MFP driver cannot be inst alled (Windows 2000/XP) If the MFP driver cannot be installed in Windows 2000/XP, foll ow these steps to check your comput [...]

TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAINTENANC E 78 Plug and play screen does not appear (USB only) If the Plug and Play screen does not appear after you connect the machine to your computer with a USB cable and turn on th e ma chine, follow the steps below to verify that the USB port is available. 1 Click the "s tart" button, clic k "Control Panel[...]

TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAINTENANC E 79 8 The MFP driver can not be correctly in stalled by Plug and Play (Windows 2000/XP) (USB only) In Windows 2000/XP, if the MFP driver cannot be correctly install ed by Plug and Play (for example, Plug and Play takes pl ace without copying the required file s for the MFP driver installation), follow these steps to[...]

80 MISFEED REMO V AL When a misfeed occurs, the error indicator blinks, " CLEAR PAPER JAM" appears in the display, and the machine stops opera ting. If a misfeed occurs when using the RSPF, "RETURN X ORIGINAL(S) START TO RESUME" will appear in the display. ("X" indicates the number of pages to be re turned.). This indi[...]

TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAINTENANC E 81 8 A: Misfeed in t he paper feed area 1 Gently remove the mis fed paper from the paper feed area as shown in the illus tration. If the erro r indicator blin ks and the misfed paper is not visible in th e paper feed area , pull out the paper tray and remove the misfed paper. If the pape r cannot be removed, procee[...]

TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAINTENANC E 82 2 Gently remove the misfed paper from under the fusing unit as shown in the illustrat ion. If the pa per cannot be removed, proceed to "C: Mi sfeed in the tran sport area". 3 Raise the fusin g unit release le ver and then close the side cover by pressing the round projections ne ar the side cover open [...]

TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAINTENANC E 83 8 4 Raise the fusin g unit release le ver, close the fron t cover and then close the side cover by pr essing the round projectio ns near the side co ver open button. The error indicator will go out and the ready indicator will light up. D: Misfeed in the RSPF An original misfeed may occur at one of three loca ti[...]

TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAINTENANC E 84 (C) If the original does not move easily into the exit area, remove it in the direction of the arrow wh ile rotating the roller. "RETURN X ORIGINAL( S) START TO RESUME" will appear in the display. Retu rn the indicated numbe r of pages to the docume nt feeder tray. Open and close the RSPF to clear the [...]

85 8 TD CAR TRIDGE REPLA CEMENT When toner is low, the error indicator will light up and "TONER IS LOW" will appear in the display. For info rmation on purchasing a new TD cartridge, see "ABOUT SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS" (p.91). If copying is continued while th e indicator is lit, copies will gradually become lighter until the toner [...]

86 DR UM CAR TRIDGE REPLA CEMENT The useful life of the drum cartridge is approximately 18 ,000 copies. When the internal counter reaches app roximately 17,000 copies, the error indicator will light up and "A DRUM CARTRIDGE WILL BE NEEDED SOON" will appear in the display. For more info rmation on purchasin g a dr um cartridge, see "A[...]

TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAINTENANC E 87 8 5 Close the front cover a nd then the side cover by pressing th e round projections near the side cove r open button. The drum replacement required error indicator will go out and the ready indicator will light up. CHECKING THE T O T AL COUNT AND DR UM CAR TRIDGE LIFE You can check the total number of page s o[...]

88 CLEANING THE MA CHINE Proper care is esse ntial in order to get cl ea n, sharp copies. Be sure to take a few minutes to clea n the machin e on a regu lar basis. Cabinet Wipe the cabinet with a soft, clean cloth. Document glass and the b ack side of the RSPF Stains on the g lass, RSPF scanning win dow, co ver or RSPF roller will also be copied. W[...]

TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAINTENANC E 89 8 TD cartridge and drum cartridge 1 Remove the TD cartridge and dr um cartridge as explained in "TD CARTRIDGE REPLA CEMENT" (p.85) and "DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT" (p.86). 2 Wipe the parts of the TD cartridge and drum cartridge shown below with a clean cl oth. Wipe only the parts that are ind[...]

TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAINTENANC E 90 Transfer charger 1 Turn the power switch off. (p.17) 2 Ensure that th e bypass tray is o pen and then open the side cover while pressing the side cove r open button. 3 Take the charger c leaner out by holding the tab. Set the c harger cleaner onto the ri ght end of the transfe r charger, gently sli de the cleane[...]

91 8 ABOUT SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS When ordering su pplies, please use the correct part numbers as listed below. Supply list * Based on copying onto lette r-type paper at 5% toned area (The life of the TD car tridge which has been included in the mach ine at the factory is approximately 2,000 sheets.) Interface cable Please purchase the appro priate c[...]

92 9 Chapter 9 SPECIFICA TIONS Model AL-1556 AL-1566 Ty p e Digi tal Multifunctional System, Desktop Photoconductive type OPC drum Document glass type Fixed Cop y/printing system Dry, electrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Originals size Max. A4 Cop y size Max. A4 Min. A5 Image loss: Max. 4 mm (leading and trailing edges) Max. 4.5[...]

APPENDIX 93 9 * 1 The first-copy time and warm-up time may vary depending on the power-supply voltage, ambient temperature, and other operating conditions. * 2 Not including TD and drum cartridg es. Developer system Magnetic bru sh dev elopment Light source T ri-color CCD light source (CCD: 3 components; R, G, and B) Resolution Scan: 600 x 300 dpi [...]

APPENDIX 94 Printer Function Print speed 15ppm Resolution 600 dpi Memory Appro x. 10MB Emulation SPLC (Sharp Pr inter Language with Completion) Interface RJ45 (10 base) USB 2.0 (Full-Speed/Hi-Speed comp atible interf ace) Interface cables [USB cable] USB cable that supports USB 2.0. Please purchase a commercially av ailable USB cab le. [LAN cable] [...]

APPENDIX 95 9 Scanner Function Ty p e Flatbed scanner Scanning method Document glass /RSPF Light source T ri-color CCD light so urce ( CCD: 3 components; R, G, and B) Resolution Basic: 600 dpi x 1200 dpi Setting range: 50dpi - 9600dpi Original types Sheet media, bo oks Effect ive scannin g area 216 mm (Lengthwise) x 356 mm (Width ) Scanning speed 2[...]

96 SOFTW ARE LICENSE PLEASE READ THIS LICENSE CAREFULL Y BEFORE USING THE SOFTW ARE. BY USING THE SOFTW ARE, YOU ARE AGREEI NG TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. 1. License. The application, demonstr ation, system and other software acco mpanying this License, whether on disk, in read only memory , or on any other media (the "S oftware&[...]

97 6. Limited W arranty on Media. SHARP warrants the disks on which the Software is recorded to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ninety ( 90) days from the date of purchase as evidenced by a copy of the receipt. The entire liability of SHARP and/or its Licensors and your exclusive remedy will be rep[...]

MA TERIAL SAFETY DA T A SHEET Data Revised: Jun.28.2002 Data Issued: Nov.1.2000 MSDS NO. F-31001 98 1. PRODUCT AND COMP ANY IDENTIFICA TION Product Name : AL-100TD / DM-150TD / AL-110TD / AL-110DC (Black Toner) Supplier Identification : Sharp Corpora tion 22-22 Nagaike-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan Local suppliers are listed below. Please cont act th[...]

MA TERIAL SAFETY DA T A SHEET Data Revised: Jul. 31, 2002 Data Issued: Jun. 1, 1998 MSDS NO. F-00831 99 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICA TION Most Important Hazards and Effects of the Products Human Health Effects : There are no anticipat ed car cinogenic effects from exposure based on animal tests performed using toner. When used as intended according to ins[...]

MA TERIAL SAFETY DA T A SHEET Data Revised: Jun.28.2002 Data Issued: Nov.1.2000 MSDS NO. F-31001 100 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PRO TECTION Engineering Measures Ventilation : None r equired with intended use. Exposure limit values OSHA-PEL (USA) : 15m g /m 3 (Total Dust) , 5m g /m 3 (Respirable Dust) ACGIH-TLV (USA) : 10m g /m 3 ( Total Dust) ,[...]

MA TERIAL SAFETY DA T A SHEET Data Revised: Jul. 31, 2002 Data Issued: Jun. 1, 1998 MSDS NO. F-00831 101 Chronic Effect : In a study in rats of chronic inhalation exposure to a typical ton er, a mild to moderate degree of lung fibrosis was obser ved in 92% of the rats in the high concentration (16m g /m 3 ) exposure group, and a minimal to mild deg[...]

MA TERIAL SAFETY DA T A SHEET Data Revised: Jun.28.2002 Data Issued: Nov.1.2000 MSDS NO. F-31001 102 1. PRODUCT AND COMP ANY IDENTIFICA TION Product Name : AL-100TD / DM-150TD / AL-110TD / AL-110DC (B lack Developer) Supplier Identification : Sharp Corpora tion 22-22 Nagaike-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan Local suppliers are listed below. Please conta[...]

MA TERIAL SAFETY DA T A SHEET Data Revised: Jul .31, 2002 Data Issued: Jun. 1, 1998 MSDS NO. F-30831 103 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICA TION Most Important Hazards and Effects of the Products Human Health Effects : There are no anticipat ed car cinogenic effects from exposure based on animal tests performed using toner. When used as intended according to in[...]

MA TERIAL SAFETY DA T A SHEET Data Revised: Jun.28.2002 Data Issued: Nov.1.2000 MSDS NO. F-31001 104 Per sonal Protective Equipment Respiratory Protection : Not required under intended use. Hand Protection : Not required under intended use. Eye Protection : Not required under intended use. Skin Protection : Not required under intended use. Other Pr[...]

MA TERIAL SAFETY DA T A SHEET Data Revised: Jul .31, 2002 Data Issued: Jun. 1, 1998 MSDS NO. F-30831 105 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMA TION No data are available. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERA TION W a ste from residues : Waste material may be dumped or inciner ated under conditions which meet all federal, state and local environmental regulations. Contaminated [...]

106 INDEX Symbols [ ] key................. .............. 31, 33, 36 [ ] key ................. ... 10, 23, 28, 29, 31 [ ] key ................. ... 10, 23, 28, 29, 31 2 2 IN 1 copying ........ .............. ....... 35, 65 [2-SIDED COPY] key ........ ... 10, 31, 32 A About supplies and opti ons .............. 91 About the scan head ............ ...[...]

107 I Initial settings .................. .............. .... 16 Installation environment and usable software .................. .............. ............ 41 Installing Acrobat Reader ........... ...... 63 Installing the software ...................... . 42 Installing the TD cartridge ................ 14 Introduction .................. ..........[...]

108 R Ready indicator ... 11,16, 71, 81, 82, 83 Recycled paper ........... ............... ...... 18 Removing the softwar e ..................... 79 Reversing tray ...................... ........ 9, 83 Roller ................ .............. .............. ..... 83 Roller rotating knob ......................... . 82 ROPM .................. .........[...]

109 INDEX BY PURPOSE Preparatio ns Installation the machine, preparing ....... ............................. ....... 13 Packed components and accessories, checking ...................... ................. ..... 12 Paper, loading - Bypass tray................ ................. .. 22 - Paper tray ..................... .............. .. 19 Power, turn[...]

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Required in IEC-950 (EN 60 950) - Europe • The equipment should be installed near an accessible socket outlet for easy disconnection. Required in Appendix ZB of BS 7002 (En 60 950) — United Kingdom MAINS PLUG WIRING INSTRUCTIONS The mains lead of this equipment is already fitted with a mains plug which is either a non-rewireable (moulded) or a [...]

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