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    DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL Page INTRODUCTION SETTING UP THE UNIT LOADING PAPER MAKING COPIES SPECIAL FUNCTIONS MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT 4 7 14 46 52 57 62 70 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 19 APPENDIX AL-2020 AL-2040 MODEL AL-2040 AL-2020[...]

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    In some areas, the "POWER" switch pos itions are marked "I" and "O" on the copier instead of "ON" and "OFF". The symbol "O" denote s the copier is no t completely de-energized but in a stand- by condition at this "POWER" switch position. If your copier is so marked, please read &[...]

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    1 CA UTIONS Caution label on the unit The label ( , ) in the fusing area of the unit indicates the following: : Caution, risk of danger : Caution, hot surface Cautions on using Follow the cautions below when using this unit. Warning: • The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed paper . • Do not look directly at the [...]

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    2 Trademark acknowledgements •M i c r o s o f t ® , Window s ® , Windows ® 98, Wi ndows ® Me , Window s ® 2000, Windows ® XP , Windo ws ® Vista and Inter net Explore r ® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Cor poration in the U .S.A. and other countries. • Adobe ® , the Adobe ® logo, Acrobat ® , the Adobe ® PDF logo[...]

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    3 1 2 4 3 5 6 8 7 9 1 INTRODUCTION USING THE MANU ALS ................. 4 P AR T NAMES .............. .............. .... 5 OPERA TION P ANEL ............. ......... 6 2 SETTING UP THE UNIT SETUP PR OCEDURE .................. . 7 CHECKING P A CKED COMPONENTS AND A CCESSORIES ........ ............ ......... 8 PREP ARING THE UNIT FOR INST ALLA TION .[...]

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    4 This chapter provides basi c information for using the uni t. USING THE MANU ALS In addition to this printed manual an online manual is also provided. To get full use of all features and functions of this product, be sure to familiarize yourself with both manuals. This printed manual provid es all in stallation and setup instructions as well as i[...]

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    5 1 PA R T N A M E S Interface USB connector Original cover (AL-2020) TD cartridge Drum cartridge SPF (AL-2040) Exit area SPF scan area (AL-2040) 2 3 4 1 6 9 10 14 15 16 Original guide Document feeder tr ay P eep hole Document feeder co ver 6 3 11 12 5 LAN connector (AL-2040 only) Interface 13 Document glass Operation panel F ront cov er P aper tra[...]

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    6 OPERA TION P ANEL A5 A4 A4 B5 A4 A5 141 86 70 50 Original to cop y ke y and indicator s T wo-sided copies from one-sided originals . T urn on Long Edge or T urn on Shor t Edge can be selected. Exposure mode selecto r key and indicator s Use to sequentially select the e xposure modes: A UTO , MANUAL or PHO TO . Selected mode is shown by a lit indi[...]

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    7 2 Follow the installation procedure be low to use the unit properly. SETUP PR OCEDURE When using the unit for the first time, setu p the unit fol lowing the procedure shown below. * If you are only using the unit for copying, skip this step. If the unit does not fu nction proper ly duri ng setup or use, or if a function cannot be used, see "[...]

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    8 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 no t included or is dama ged, contact yo ur authorised service representative. PREP ARING THE UNIT FOR INST ALLA TION 1 Be sure to hold the handle s on both sides of the unit to un pack the unit[...]

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    9 2 2 Remove all piec es of tape show n in the illustration below. Then open the docume nt glass/SPF and remove protec tive material s. After that, take out the bag containing the TD ca rtridge. 3 Release the scan head locking sw itch. The scan head locking switch is under the document glass. If the switch is locked ( ) , th e unit will not operate[...]

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    10 INST ALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE 1 Open the multi-bypa ss tray, and then open the side cover. 2 Push gently on bot h sides of the front cover 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 a[...]

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    11 2 5 Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open but ton. When closing the cov ers, be sure to close the front cover securely and then close the side cov er . If the cov ers are closed in the w rong order , the cov ers ma y be damaged.[...]

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    12 CONNECTING THE PO WER CORD 1 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. 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest ou tlet. POWER ON Ensure that the power switch of the unit is in the OFF position. Plug the other end of the p[...]

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    13 2 About the scan he ad The scan head la mp remains on constantly when the unit is in the ready condi tion (when the start ( ) indicator is illumin ated). The unit adju sts the scan head lamp peri odically to main tain copying qu ality. At this time, the scan head moves automati cally. This is normal and does not indicate unit trouble. Initial se[...]

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    14 Follow the ste ps below to load pape r into the tray. PA P E R For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP. *1 Do not use non-standard envelopes, and envelopes that have metal cl asps, plastic snappers, string closu res, windows, linings, self-adhesive, patche s or synthetic materials. Do not u se envelopes that are filled with air or [...]

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    15 3 LO ADING THE P APER TRA Y 1 Raise the hand le of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it stops. 2 Remove the pressu re plate lock. Rotat e the pressure plate lock in the direction of the arrow to remove it whil e pressing down the pressure pl ate of the paper tray . 3 Store th e pressure pl ate lock w hich has b een removed in step[...]

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    16 5 Fan the paper and in sert it into th e tray. Make sure the edges go under the corner hooks. 6 Gently push the paper tray back in to the unit. Do not load pa per abov e the maximum height line ( ). Exceeding the line will cause a paper misfeed. • Be sure that paper is free of rips, dust, wrinkles, and cur led or bent edges. • Make sure all [...]

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    17 3 BYP ASS FEED (inc luding special paper) The multi-bypass tray can be used to f eed standard paper, transparency film, labels, envelopes, and o ther special purpose pape r. Paper measuring from A6 to A4 and in the weight range of 56 g /m 2 to 128 g /m 2 can be used in this tray. (For paper wei ghing from 105 g /m 2 to 128 g /m 2 , A4 is the max[...]

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    18 2 Set the paper guides to the paper width. Insert the paper (pr int face do wn) all th e way into the multi- bypass t ray. 3 Press the tray select ( ) key to sele ct the multi-bypass tray. • P aper must be fed narrow side into the feed slot. • Special papers such as transparency film, labels, and en v elopes must be f ed one sheet at a time [...]

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    19 4 This chapter explains how to install and conf igure the softw are that is required for the printer and scanner functions of the machi ne. The procedure for viewing the Online Manual is al so explained. SOFTW ARE The CD-ROM that accompanies the machine contains the following software: MFP driver Printer driver The printer driver enabl es you to[...]

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    20 BEFORE INST ALLA TION Hardware and software requirements Check the following hardware and software requirements in order to install the software. *1 Compatible with Windows 98, Wi ndows Me, Windows 2000 Professional , Windows XP or Windo ws Vista preinsta lled mo del standardly equipped with a USB port. *2 Printing is not available in MS-DOS mo [...]

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    21 4 INST ALLING THE SOFTW ARE Using the machine wi th 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 "Cancel" button to close the window and disconn ect the cab[...]

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    22 7 To instal l all of th e software , click the "Standard" button and go to step 12. To install particular packages, click the "Custo m" bu tton and go to next step. 8 Click the "MFP Driver " button. Click the "Display Re adme" button to show in formation on packages that are selected. 7 To install all of t[...]

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    23 4 9 Select "C onnected t o this computer" and click t he "Next" butt on. Follow the on-screen instructions. When "The installatio n of the SHARP software is complete." appears, click the "OK" button and go to step 12. 9 The files requir ed for installation of the MFP driver are copied. Follow the on-screen[...]

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    24 12 When installi ng is finished, cl ick the "Close" butto n. A message will appear instructing you to connect the machine to your computer. Click the "OK" button. 13 Make sure that the power of the machine is turned on , and then connect th e USB cable (p. 25). Windows will detect the ma chine and a Plug and Play screen will [...]

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    25 4 Connecting a USB cable Follow the procedure below to connect the machine to your computer. A USB cable for connecting the machine to your computer is not included with the machine. Please purchase the appr opriate cab le for your computer. 1 Insert the cable into the USB connector on the machine. 2 Insert the ot her end of the cable into your [...]

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    26 5 Double-clic k the "setup" icon ( ). On Windows Vista, if a message screen appears asking you for confirmation, click "Allow". 6 The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window will appear. Make sure that you underst and the contents of th e software license , and then click the "Yes" bu tton. 7 Read the "Readme First[...]

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    27 4 10 Enter the IP address, s ubnet mask, and default gate way. The settings in the above window are examples. Be sure to ask your network administrator for the correct IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway to be entered. 11 Click the "Next" but ton. 12 Click the " Yes " button when a confirmati on dialogue box appears.[...]

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    28 9 Read the message in the "Welco me" window and th en click the "Next" butt on. 10 Select "LPR Direct Print" and click the "Next " button. 11 The printer or printers connected to the network wil l be detected. Click the print er to be configured (the machine) and click th e "Next" button. 12 In t[...]

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    29 4 14 Select the port you want to use with the machine, and clic k the "Next" butt on. 15 Select whether or not you wish the printer to be your default printer and click t he "Next" button. Follow the on-screen instructio ns. 16 When "The instal lation of the SHARP softwa re is complete." appears, click the "OK&[...]

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    30 3 Click the "Printer Driv er" button. Click the "Display Re adme" button to show information on p ackages that are selected. 4 Select "Connec ted via the network" and click the "Next" button. 5 Click the "Add Network Port" button. If you are using Windo ws 98/Me/2000/XP, you can a lso click the &[...]

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    31 4 7 In the printer port sele ction window, verify the network pr inter that is s hared and w hether the m achine is to be used a s the default printe r, make the selecti ons and click the "Next" but ton. Follow the on-screen instructio ns. 8 You will return to the window of step 3. Click the "Close" button. This co mpletes th[...]

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    32 3 Select "Sh ared Printer " and click the "Next" butt on. 4 For the port to be use d, select the machine set a s a shared p rinter, and click the "Next" button. If you are using Windo ws 98/Me/2000/XP, you can a lso click the "Add Network Port" button and select the printer to be shared by browsing the net[...]

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    33 4 INDICA T ORS ON THE OPERA TION P ANEL The ONLINE indicator and the start ( ) indica tor indicate the state of the printer or scanner. Start indicator On: Indicates the unit is ready for copying or scanning is bei ng performed. Blinking: The indica tor blinks in the follow ing situations: • When a print job is inte rrupted. • When reserving[...]

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    34 USING THE PRINTER MODE Opening the printer driver from the start menu Open the printer driver setup screen by the me thod shown below. 1 Click the "star t" button. 2 Click "Control Panel", select "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Printer s and Faxes". • On Windows Vista, click "Control [...]

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    35 4 How to print 1 Make sure that the paper of the desired size and type is loaded in the tray. The procedure for loading paper is the same as for loading copy paper. See "LOADING PAPER" (p.14). 2 Open the document you intend to print , and select "Print" from the application's " File" menu. 3 Make sure t hat &qu[...]

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    36 USING THE SCANNER MODE Button Manager is a software program th at works with the scanner driver to enable scanning from the machine. To scan using the machine, Button Manager must be linked wit h the scan menu on the mach ine. Follow the steps below to link Button Manager to scanner events. Using the Button Manager Setting up the Bu tton Manager[...]

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    37 4 Windows 98/ Me/2000 To scan directly into an application usin g the Button Manager on Windows 98, Windows Me and Window s 2000. Set the Event Manager properties to send onl y to Button Manager as shown below. 1 Click the "Star t" button, select "C ontrol Panel" from "Settings", and open "Scanners and Cameras&[...]

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    38 Scan Button Destination Setting Dia log Box After you have completed the Button Manager settings in Windows, configure the scan settings in Button Ma nager. To configure the scan settin gs in Button Manager, right click the ( ) icon in the Taskbar and select "Setting" fro m the menu that appears. For details on configuring the scan set[...]

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    39 4 Flow of the Button Manag er setting The Button Manager can directly handle a n AL-xxxx (where xxxx is the model name of your unit) series device event and start your selected application according to the scan setting made on the AL-xxxx (where x xxx is the model name of your unit) operation panel (SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6). This will scan [...]

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    40 All About The Windows Event Manager and scan ner events in Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista Windows Platforms provide a me chanism for software to handle external events for a scanner device like the SHARP AL-xxxx (where xxxx is the model name of your unit) series products. This mechanism is controlled by the de[...]

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    41 4 Using the SCAN key to begin scanning 1 Press the SCAN ( ) key. The unit enters scan mode . 2 Place the or iginal you w ish to scan on the document gl ass/SPF. For the procedure for placing the or iginal, see "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT" (p.47). 3 Press the right cop y quantity key to display the number of the application that you wish to use[...]

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    42 4 Press the sta rt ( ) key. Scanning will start and the scanned data will be transferred to the application. Opening the scanner driver and scanni ng from your computer Follow the steps below to op en the scanner driver setup scre en. As an example, this instruction is given using Sharpd esk as an image capture application. • If the f ollowing[...]

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    43 4 Using the SHARP TWAIN 1 Place the origi nal(s) you wish t o scan on the document glass/SPF. For the procedure for placing the or iginal, see "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT" (p.47). 2 After startin g Sharpdesk, click the "Fi le" menu and select "Sel ect Scanner". 3 Select "SHARP MFP TWAI N P", and cl ick the "S[...]

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    44 Scanning with the "Scanner and Ca mera Wizard" in Windows XP Windows XP include s as a standard featur e an image scanning fun ction. The procedure for scanning with the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" is explain ed here. 1 Place the or iginal you w ish to scan on the document gl ass/SPF. For the procedure for placing the or igin[...]

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    45 4 HO W T O USE THE ONLINE MANU AL The online manual provides detai led instructio ns for operating the unit as a printer or scanner and a list of methods for deali ng with printing or scanner problems. To access the online manual, your comput er must have Acrobat Rea der 6.0 or a later version. 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Insert the suppli ed CD-[...]

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    46 This chapter explains basic and other copying functions. The unit is equ ipped with a one-pa ge memory buffer. This memory allows the unit to scan an original once only and make up to 99 copies. This feature improves workflow, reduces operati on noise from the copier, and provide s higher reliability by reducing wear and tear on the scanning mec[...]

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    47 5 About interrupt copying If you press the start ( ) key to begin a copy job whil e a print job using the paper tray or multi-bypass tray is in progress, th e copy job will begin au tomatically a fter the print data in the unit's memory is printed (interrupt copying). When thi s is done, the print data remainin g in the computer is not sent[...]

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    48 Using the SPF (AL-2040) The SPF is designed to hold up to 50 origin als measuring from A5 to A4 and weighting from 56 g /m 2 to 90 g /m 2 . 1 Make sure th at no original is left on the doc ument glass . 2 Adjust the origi nal guides to the size of originals. 3 Set the originals face up i n the document fe eder tray. Use the peep hole (see the il[...]

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    49 5 SET THE COPY QU ANTITY Set the number of copies us ing the two cop y quantity ( , ) keys when copy ing from the document glass or copying from SPF. • Press the right copy quantity k ey to set the unit digit from 0 to 9. This key will not change the tens digit. • Press the left copy quantity ke y to set the tens digit from 1 to 9. EXPOSURE [...]

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    50 Automatic exposure adjustment The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs. This level is set for copying from the document glass and copying from the SPF respectiv ely. 1 When adjusting t he automatic exposu re level for copyi ng from the SPF, place an original in the document feeder tr ay and make sure that the SPF i[...]

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    51 5 REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Three preset reduction ratios and two enlar gement ratios can be sele cted. The zoom function enables copy ratio selectio n from 25% to 400% in 1% increments. (When the SPF is being used, the zoom copy ratio range is 50% to 200%.) 1 Set the origina l and check the paper si ze. 2 Use the copy ratio selector key and/or[...]

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    52 This chapter describes the special functi ons of this unit. Use these functions as needed. TW O SIDED COPYING When copying from the SPF, two-side or igin als can be copied automatically without having to manually turn them over. Automatic two-si ded copying can also be performed without using the SPF. When copying from one-sided or iginals to tw[...]

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    53 6 Making tw o-sided copies 1 Place the origi nal(s) on the document gl ass or in the SPF. (see "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT" (p.47). 2 Select t wo-side d copy m ode. When copying i n a one-sided to two- sided mode: Use the original to copy key to se lect the desired one-side d to two-sided copying mode (Turn on Long Edge or Turn on Short Edge).[...]

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    54 DESCRIPTION OF O THER SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Toner save mode Reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%. Power save modes The unit has two power save modes of operation: prehea t mode and auto power shut-off mode. Preheat mode When the unit enters the preh eat mo de, the power save ( ) ind icator will light up and other indicators will remain on [...]

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    55 6 3 To enter the to ner save mode, p ress the light ( ) key. The light and dark indicator marked "1" wi ll light up, indicating the toner save mode is selected. 4 Press the exposure mode selector key. The PHOTO ( ) indicator will stop blinking and light up steadily. The light and dark indicator marked "3" will light up. The t[...]

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    56 * Factory default settings are indicated with an asterisk (*). 5 Press the start ( ) key. Th e right-hand number in t he display will be steadily lit and the entered value will be store d. 6 Press the light ( ) key to return to the norma l copy mode. DISPLA YING T O T AL NUMBER OF COPIES Use the following procedure to di splay the total number o[...]

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    7 57 This chapter describes how to replace th e TD cartridge and drum cartridge and how to clean the unit. TD CAR TRIDGE REPLA CEMENT The TD cartridge replacement required ( ) indicator will light up when tone r is needed. For more information on purchasing the TD cartridge , see "ABOUT SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS" (p.72). If copying is continue[...]

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    58 4 Close the front cover and th en the side cover by pressing the round projectio ns near the s ide cover open b utton. The indica tor ( ) will go out and the start ( ) indi cator will light up. DR UM CAR TRIDGE REPLA CEMENT The useful life of the drum cartridge is approximately 18, 000 copies*. When the internal counter reaches approximately 17,[...]

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    59 7 3 Remove the new drum cart ridge from the protect ive bag and remove the protecti ve cover from the cartridg e. Then gently install the new drum cartridge. 4 Gently instal l the TD cartridge. To ins tall the TD cartrid ge, see step 5 in "INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE" (p.10). 5 Close the front cover a nd then the side c over by pressin[...]

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    60 CLEANING THE UNIT Proper care is esse ntial in order to get cl ean, sharp copie s. Be sure to take a few minutes to regularly clean th e unit. Cabinet Wipe the cabinet with a soft, clean cloth. Document glass and the b ack side of the SPF Stains on the document glass, SPF scanning win dow or SPF roller will also be copied. Wipe the document glas[...]

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    61 7 Transfer charger If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty. Clean the charger using the following procedure. 1 Turn the power switch off. (p.13) 2 Ensure that th e multi-bypass tr ay is open and then open the side cover while pressing the side cover op en button. 3 Take the charger c leaner out by holding t[...]

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    62 This chapter describes misfeed removal and trouble shooting. For problems with the printer function or the scann er function, see the on line manual or the Help file for the printer/scan ner driver. TR OUBLESHOO TING If any problem occurs, check the list below before your authorised service representative. Problem P ossible cause Solution Pag e [...]

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    63 8 ST A TUS INDICA T ORS When the followin g indicators light up or blink on the o peration panel or the following alphanumeric codes a ppear in the d isplay, solve the problem immediately referring to both the table below and the releva nt page. Be sure to use onl y genuine SHARP par ts and supplies. Indication Cause and rem edy Pag e Drum repla[...]

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    64 MISFEED REMO V AL When the misfeed ( ) indicator blinks or blin ks in the display, th e unit will stop because of a misfeed. If a misfeed occurs when using the SPF, a number may appear in the display after a minus sign. Th is indicates the number of the original s that must be returned to the original fe eder tray after a misfeed. Return the req[...]

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    65 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. When the mi sfeed ( ) indicat or blinks, and the misfed paper is not seen from the paper feed area, pull out the paper tr ay and remove the mi sfed paper. If the paper cannot be remove d, proceed to "B: Misfeed in t[...]

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    66 B: Misfeed in the fusing area 1 Lower th e fusing un it release lever. 2 Gently remove the misfed paper from under the fusing unit as shown in the illustrat ion. If the paper cannot be removed, proceed to "C: Misfeed in the tr ansport area". 3 Raise the fusin g unit release le ver and then close the side cover by pressing the round pro[...]

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    67 8 C: Misfeed in the transport area 1 Lower the f using un it release le ver. See "B: Misfeed in the fusing area" (p.66). 2 Open the front cover. To open the front cover, see "INSTA LLING THE TD CARTRIDGE" (p.10). 3 Rotate the roller rotating knob in the direct ion of the arrow and gent ly remove the misfed paper from the exit[...]

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    68 D: Misfeed in the SPF (AL-2040) An original misfeed may oc cur at one of t hree location s: if the misf ed original is s een from the document feeder tra y, (A) in the document feeder tray; if the misfed original is not seen from the do cument feeder tra y, (B) in the exit area or (C) under the documen t feeder cover. Re move the misfed original[...]

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    69 8 IF A P APER MISFEED OCCURS IN THE MAIN UNIT WHEN USING THE SPF (AL-2040) If a paper misfeed occurs in the main unit paper path when making copies with original(s) through the SPF, the SPF will au tomatically sto p scanning. Manually remove the misfed paper(s) in the ma in uni t. You can check the number of originals that must be return ed to t[...]

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    70 SPECIFICA TIONS AL-2020 AL-2040 Ty p e Dig ital multifunctional system, desk-top type Copy / printer system Dr y , electrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Printer function Av ailable - Cable required (USB) A vailable - Cab le required (USB or LAN) Scanner fu nction A vailab le - Cable required (USB) Pap e r t ra y 250 sheets x 1[...]

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    71 9 *1 When standard A4 paper is used under the operating conditions. *2 Feed paper lengthwise only. *3 Leading and trailing edges. *4 Along the other edges in totals. *5 When making multiple duple x copies, the copy speed will vary based on the environment conditions. *6 Print speed during printi ng of the second sheet and followin g sheets when [...]

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    72 ABOUT SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS When ordering su pplies, please use the correct part numbers as listed below. Supply list * Based on copying onto A4 size paper at 5% toned area (The lif e of the TD car tr idge which has been included in th e unit at the f actor y is approximately 2,000 sheets .) Interface cable Please purchase the appro priate cable [...]

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    73 9 MO VING AND ST ORING THE UNIT Moving instructions When moving the unit, follow the procedure bel ow. 1 Turn the power switch o ff and remove the power cord fro m the outlet. 2 Open the side cove r and front co ver, in that o rder. Remove the TD cartridge and close the front cover and sid e cover, in that order. To open and close the side cover[...]

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    74 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 1/4 Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007 Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003 MSDS No. F-01231 1.PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name : AL-1651CS/AL-1661CS/ AL-1631/AL-1641CS/AL-1642CS/AL-1217D AL-1457D/FO-DC550/AL-1655CS/ FO-55ND/AL-100TD/AL-110TD/AL-100TDN(Bla ck Toner) Supplier Identification : Sharp Corporation 22[...]

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    75 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 2/4 Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007 Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003 MSDS No. F-01231 3.HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Most Important Hazards and Effects of the Products Human Health Effects : There are no anticipated carcinogenic effects from e xposure based on animal tests performed using toner. When used as intended acco rdi[...]

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    76 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 3/4 Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007 Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003 MSDS No. F-01231 8.EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering Measures Ventilation : Not required under intended use. Exposure Limit Values OSHA-PEL(USA) : 15mg/m 3 (Total Dust), 5mg/m 3 (Respirable Dust) ACGIH-TLV(USA) : 10mg/m 3 (Total Dust)[...]

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    77 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 4/4 Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007 Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003 MSDS No. F-01231 and lung tumors. Moreover, a two-year cancer bioassay using a typical toner pre paration containing carbon black demonstrated no association between toner exposure and tumor development in rats. Chronic Effect : In a study in rats of c[...]

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    78 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 1/4 Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007 Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003 MSDS No. F-31231 1.PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name : AL-1651CS/AL-1661CS/ AL-1631/AL-1641CS/AL-1642 CS/AL-1217D AL-1457 D/FO-DC550/AL-1655CS/ FO-55ND/AL-100TD/AL-110TD/AL-100TDN(Bla ck Developer) Supplier Identification : Sharp Corporat[...]

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    79 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 2/4 Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007 Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003 MSDS No. F-31231 3.HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Most Important Hazards and Effects of the Products Human Health Effects : There are no anticipated carcinogenic effects from e xposure based on animal tests performed using toner. When used as intended acco rdi[...]

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    80 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 3/4 Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007 Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003 MSDS No. F-31231 Exposure Limit Values OSHA-PEL(USA) : 15mg/m 3 (Total Dust), 5mg/m 3 (Respirable Dust) ACGIH-TLV(USA) : 10mg/m 3 (Total Dust), 3mg/m 3 (Respirable Dust) Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory Protection : Not required under intended[...]

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    81 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 4/4 Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007 Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003 MSDS No. F-31231 Chronic Effect : In a study in rats of chronic inhalation exposu re to a typical toner, a mild to moderate degree of lung fibrosis was observed in 92% of the rat s in the high concentration (16mg/m 3 ) exposure group, and a minimal to [...]

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    82 INDEX A Acrobat Reader ....................... .......... 45 Alarm indicator - Drum repl acement required indicator ........................ ...... 6, 58, 63 - M isfeed indicator ... ............. 6, 63, 64 - T D cartridge replacement require d indicator ........................ ...... 6, 57, 63 Appendix ....... ................. .............. [...]

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    83 M Making copies ........ ................. .......... 46 MFP driver - Print Status Window ................... .. 19 - Printer driver .............. ................. .. 19 - Scanner driver ......................... ..... 19 Misfeed indicator ..................... 6, 63, 64 Misfeed removal - Fusing area .... ................. ............. 66 - P[...]

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    84 U USB interface cable..................... 25, 72 Using the manuals ..... .............. ............ 4 Using the printer mode ...................... 34 Using the scanner mo de ............ ....... 36 Using the SHARP TWAIN ................. 42 Z ZOOM indicator ......................... .... 6, 51 ZOOM key ................ .............. ....... [...]

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    Attention: Your product is marked with this sy mbol. It means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for these products. A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households) 1. In the European Union Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment,[...]

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    CAUTION VORSICHT ADVARSEL ADVERSEL VARNING VARO! CLASS 3B INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG DER KLASSE 3B, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERERÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN. U SYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING AF KLASSE 3B VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRY[...]

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    SHARP Manufactur ing France S. A. Route de Bollwiller 68360 SOUL TZ FRANCE[...]

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    AL-2020/AL-2040_v1 AL-2020/AL-2040 OPERATION MANUAL[...]