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AL-1215_1530-1551CS.book 1 ペー ジ ２ ００２ 年８月 ７日 水曜日 午前 ９時３ ４分
MODEL
AL-1215
AL-1530CS
AL-1540CS
AL-1551CS
DIGITAL LASER COPIER
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL
SYSTEM
OPERATION MANUAL
Page
INTRODUCTION
4
AL-1215/AL-1530CS
SETTING UP THE UNIT
7
LOADING PAPER
14
INSTALLING THE
SOFTWARE
19
MAKING COPIES
46
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
52
MAINTENANCE
AL-1540CS 57
TROUBLESHOOTING
THE UNIT
61
APPENDIX
68
AL-1551CS
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AL-1215_1530-1551CS.book 1 ペー ジ ２ ００２ 年８月 ７日 水曜日 午前 ９時３ ４分 FOR YOUR PROTECTION... To aid in reporting this unit in case of loss or theft, please record below the model number and serial number located on the back of the unit. We also suggest you record all the information listed and retain for future reference. MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE Dealer Address City State
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AL-1215_1530-1551CS.book 1 ペー ジ ２ ００２ 年８月 ７日 水曜日 午前 ９時３ ４分 CAUTIONS 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 light source. Doing so may damage your eyes. Do not switch the unit rapidly on and off. After t
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AL-1215_1530-1551CS.book 2 ペー ジ ２ ００２ 年８月 ７日 水曜日 午前 ９時３ ４分 Cautions on handling Be careful in handling the unit as follows to maintain the performance of this unit. Do not drop the unit, subject it to shock or strike it against any object. Do not expose the drum cartridge to direct sunlight. Doing so will damage the surface (green portion) of the drum cartridge, causing smudges on copies. Store spare supplies such as drum cartridges and TD cartridges in a dark place without removing fro
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AL-1215_1530-1551CS.book 3 ペー ジ ２ ００２ 年８月 ７日 水曜日 午前 ９時３ ４分 CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 5 MAKING COPIES USING THE MANUALS................. 4 COPY FLOW ...............................46 1 PART NAMES ...............................5 ORIGINAL PLACEMENT.............47 OPERATION PANEL..................... 6 SET THE COPY QUANTITY .......49 EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/ 2 SETTING UP THE UNIT PHOTO COPYING.......................49 REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ SETUP PROCEDURE................... 7 2 ZOOM ................
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AL-1215_1530-1551CS.book 4 ペー ジ ２ ００２ 年８月 ７日 水曜日 午前 ９時３ ４分 INTRODUCTION 1 This chapter provides basic information for using the unit. USING THE MANUALS In addition to this printed manual an online manual is also provided. (The AL-1215 does not have an online manual.) To get full use of all features and functions of this product, be sure to familiarize yourself with both manuals. This printed manual provides all installation and setup instructions as well as instructions in the use of all
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AL-1215_1530-1551CS.book 5 ペー ジ ２ ００２ 年８月 ７日 水曜日 午前 ９時３ ４分 PART NAMES SPF/RSPF (AL-1540CS/1551CS) Original cover (AL-1215/1530CS) Revering tray Original guide 1 Feeding roller cover Original Original feeder tray exit area Interface USB interface Parallel interface 1 2 5 8 6 9 3 7 10 4 11 Multi-bypass 12 Paper tray 2 tray (AL-1551CS) Single bypass TD cartridge Drum cartridge (AL-1215/1530CS/ 1540CS) 7 5 13 3 14 15 Paper output tray extension 9 Original table 1 Power switch 10 Operation pane
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AL-1215_1530-1551CS.book 6 ペー ジ ２ ００２ 年８月 ７日 水曜日 午前 ９時３ ４分 OPERATION PANEL Display 9 Original to copy key and indicators 1 Displays the specified copy quantity, (AL-1551CS) zoom copy ratio, user program code, Two-sided copies from and error code. one-sided originals. SCANNER key and indicator Turn on Long Edge or 10 (p.31, p.39) Turn on Short Edge can be selected. (AL-1530CS/AL-1540CS/AL-1551CS) 11 ONLINE key and indicator Two-sided copies from (AL-1530CS/AL-1540CS/AL-1551CS) two-side
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AL-1215_1530-1551CS.book 7 ペー ジ ２ ００２ 年８月 ７日 水曜日 午前 ９時３ ４分 SETTING UP THE UNIT 2 Follow the installation procedure below to use the unit properly. If the unit does not function properly during setup or use, or if a function cannot be used, see "TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT" (p.61). 2 SETUP PROCEDURE When using the unit for the first time, setup the unit following the procedure shown below. 1 Open the package, and make sure that all the accessories are supplied with the unit. (p.8) 2 Remove th
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AL-1215_1530-1551CS.book 8 ペー ジ ２ ００２ 年８月 ７日 水曜日 午前 ９時３ ４分 CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES Open the carton and check if the following components and accessories are included. If anything is not included or is damaged, contact our Technical Assistance Department at 1-(630)378-3590 in the USA or 905-568-7140 in Canada. Operation manual AL-1530CS/ AL-1540CS/ AL-1551CS Software CD-ROM Drum cartridge (installed in unit) TD cartridge PREPARING THE UNIT FOR INSTALLATION Be sure to ho
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AL-1215_1530-1551CS.book 9 ペー ジ ２ ００２ 年８月 ７日 水曜日 午前 ９時３ ４分 Remove all pieces of tape shown in the illustration below. Then 2 open the original cover/SPF/RSPF and remove protective materials. After that, take out the bag containing the power cord and TD cartridge. (AL-1551CS only) 2 AL-1551CS AL-1540CS AL-1215/AL-1530CS AL-1540CS/AL-1551CS AL-1215/AL-1530CS AL-1540CS/AL-1551CS Release the scan head locking switch. 3 The scan head locking switch is under the original table. If the switch is
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AL-1215_1530-1551CS.book 10 ページ ２ ００２ 年８ 月７日 水曜 日 午 前９時 ３４分 INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE Open the multi-bypass tray 1 (AL-1551CS, p.17), and then open the side cover. Remove the CAUTION tape from the front cover and remove the 2 two protective pins from the fusing unit by pulling the strings upward one at a time. Protective pins CAUTION tape Push gently on both sides of the 3 front cover to open the cover. Remove the TD cartridge from the bag. Remove the protective 4 paper. Hold the cart
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AL-1215_1530-1551CS.book 11 ページ ２ ００２ 年８ 月７日 水曜 日 午 前９時 ３４分 Gently insert the TD cartridge 5 until it locks in place while pushing the lock release button. Close the front cover and then 6 2 the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. When closing the covers, be sure to close the front cover securely and then close the side cover. If the covers are closed in the wrong order, the covers may be damaged. 11
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AL-1215_1530-1551CS.book 12 ページ ２ ００２ 年８ 月７日 水曜 日 午 前９時 ３４分 POWER ON Ensure that the power switch of the unit is in the OFF position. Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest outlet. Turn the power switch on the left side of the unit to the "ON" position. The start ( ) indicator will light up and other indicators which show the initial settings of the operation panel will also light up to indicate the ready condition. For the initial settings, see the "Initial settings of ope
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AL-1215_1530-1551CS.book 13 ページ ２ ００２ 年８ 月７日 水曜 日 午 前９時 ３４分 Initial settings of operation panel When the unit power is on, the operation panel will revert to the initial settings when the time set with the "Auto clear time" setting (p.55) elapses after a copy or scanner job is finished, or when the clear ( ) key is pressed twice. The initial settings of the operation panel are shown below. 2 "0" is displayed in the display. When copying is begun in this state, the settings in the following
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AL-1215_1530-1551CS.book 14 ページ ２ ００２ 年８ 月７日 水曜 日 午 前９時 ３４分 LOADING PAPER 3 Follow the steps below to load paper into the tray. PAPER For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP. Type of paper Type of media Size Weight feeding Paper tray Standard paper Letter (8-1/2" x 11") 15 lbs. to 21 lbs. 2 Legal (8-1/2" x 14") (56g/m to 2 Invoice (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") 80g/m ) Single bypass/ Standard paper and Letter (8-1/2" x 11") 14 lbs. to 34.5 Multi-bypass thick paper Legal (8-1/2" x 14") lbs
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AL-1215_1530-1551CS.book 15 ページ ２ ００２ 年８ 月７日 水曜 日 午 前９時 ３４分 LOADING THE PAPER TRAY Raise the handle of the paper tray 1 and pull the paper tray out until it stops. Remove the pressure plate lock. Rotate the pressure plate lock 2 in the direction of the arrow to remove it while pressing down the pressure plate of the paper tray. 3 Store the pressure plate lock which has been removed in step 3 2. To store the pressure plate lock, rotate the lock to fix it on the relevant location. Pressur
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AL-1215_1530-1551CS.book 16 ページ ２ ００２ 年８ 月７日 水曜 日 午 前９時 ３４分 Fan the paper and insert it into the tray. Make sure the edges go 5 under the corner hooks. Do not load paper above the maximum height line ( ). Exceeding the line will cause a paper misfeed. Gently push the paper tray back into the unit. 6 After loading paper, to cancel the blinking without restarting copying, press the clear ( ) key. The in the display will go out and the start ( ) indicator will light up. Be sure that pa
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AL-1215_1530-1551CS.book 17 ページ ２ ００２ 年８ 月７日 水曜 日 午 前９時 ３４分 BYPASS FEED (including special paper) The multi-bypass tray (AL-1551CS) or the single bypass (AL-1215/AL-1530CS/AL- 1540CS) can be used to feed standard paper, transparency film, labels, envelopes, and other special purpose paper. Paper measuring from 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 2 2 14" and in the weight range of 14 lbs. to 34.5 lbs. (52g/m to 128g/m ) can be used in 2 2 this tray. (For paper weighing from 28 lbs. to 34.5 lbs. (10
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AL-1215_1530-1551CS.book 18 ページ ２ ００２ 年８ 月７日 水曜 日 午 前９時 ３４分 Paper must be fed narrow side into the feed slot. Special papers such as transparency film, labels, and envelopes must be fed one sheet at a time through the multi-bypass tray. When copying onto transparency film, remove each copy promptly. Do not let copies stack up. Press the tray select ( ) key to select the multi-bypass tray. 3 The single bypass (AL-1215/AL-1530CS/AL-1540CS) If you insert a sheet of paper into the sing
