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Digital Laser Copier/Printer
Operation Manual
MODEL
AL-1551
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FOR YOUR PROTECTION... To aid in reporting this compact copier 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 Zip Telephone Service Station Address
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CONTENTS 1 GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 3 CAUTIONS 3 MAIN FEATURES 4 PART NAMES 6 OPERATION PANEL 7 2 INSTALLATION COPIER INSTALLATION 8 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING 9 CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES 10 UNPACKING 10 REMOVING PROTECTIVE PACKING MATERIALS 11 INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE 12 LOADING COPY PAPER (installing the paper tray) 13 POWER TO COPIER 15 POWER ON 16 – Initial settings of operation panel 16 3 MAKING COPIES PAPER 1
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CONTENTS 5 SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 29 DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 30 USER MAINTENANCE 32 – Cabinet 32 – Original table and original cover 32 – Transfer charger 33 – When copier is not in use 34 COPIER TROUBLE? 6 MISFEED REMOVAL 35 – A Misfeed in the paper feed area 36 – B Misfeed in the fusing area 36 – C Misfeed in the transport area 37 – D Misfeed in the lower paper feed area 38 – E Misfeed in the RSPF 39 T
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Getting started GETTING STARTED 1 This chapter provides basic information for using the copier. 1 INTRODUCTION This copier has been designed to provide intuitive operating ease while requiring a minimum amount of space. To get full use of all copier features, be sure to familiarize yourself with this manual and the copier. For quick reference during copier use, keep this manual in a handy location. This copier can be used as a laser printer. This manual describes only the copier features. For de
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Getting started CAUTIONS Place the copier on a firm, level surface. Do not install the copier in a humid or dusty location. When the copier is not used for long time, for example for consecutive holidays, turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet. When moving the copier, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet. 1 Do not cover the copier with a dust cover, cloth or plastic film while the power is on. Doing so may prevent h
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Getting started MAIN FEATURES Substantial copying functions Zoom copying from 50% to 200% in 1% increments can be performed. Continuous copying of maximum 99 sheets can also be performed. Automatic document feeding through the reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) can be performed. Toner save mode reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%. 1 User programs allow setting/modification of functions for customer’s needs. Automatic two-sided copying can be performed. Scan once/ Print ma
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Getting started PART NAMES RSPF exit area Original guides Document feeder tray Original table 1 Feeding roller cover Original cover Operation Side cover panel Bypass tray Bypass tray guides Paper tray Handle Front cover Side cover open button Paper output tray Paper output tray Parallel interface connector extension Power cord socket Power switch Handle TD cartridge lock release Drum cartridge button Drum cartridge handle TD cartridge Transfer charger Fusing unit Charger cleaner release le
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Getting started OPERATION PANEL 200% MAX. 129% 1 x 1 1 x 5/2 8/2 8/2 11 100% 100% 78% 1 x 1 x 8/2 14 8/2 11 1 x 1 x 1 64% 8/2 11 5/2 8/2 ZOOM 50% MIN. 1 Zoom indicator (p. 23) Original to copy key and indicators : Two-sided copies from one- Copy ratio display (%) key (p. 23) sided originals. Display Turn on Long Edge or Turn on Displays the specified copy quantity, zoom Short Edge can be selected. copy ratio, user program code, and error : Two-sided copies from two- code. sided originals. (Can b
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Installation INSTALLATION 2 Follow the installation procedure below to use the copier properly. COPIER INSTALLATION 2 Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the copier is moved. If the copier is moved from a cool place to a warm place, condensation may form inside the copier. Operation in this condition will cause poor copy quality and malfunctions. Leave the copier at room temperature for at least 2 hours before use. Do no
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Installation COPIER INSTALLATION 8"(20cm) 8"(20cm) Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing and proper ventilation. 4" 4" (10cm) (10cm) A small amount of ozone is produced within the copier during operation. The emission level is insufficient to cause any health hazard. 2 NOTE: 3 The present recommended long term exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 ppm (0.2 mg/m ) calculated as an 8 hr. time-weighted average concentration. However, since the small amount that is emitted m
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Installation CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES Open the carton and check if the following components and accessories are included. Interface cable Power cord (IBM PC/AT or compatible computer) 2 Operation manual Printer driver (CD-ROM) TD cartridge Copier Drum cartridge (installed in copier) If anything is not included or is damaged, contact our Technical Assistance Department at 1-(630)378-3590 in the USA or 1-877-SHARP-CC (toll free)/ 905-568-7140 in Canada. Save the carton and p
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Installation REMOVING PROTECTIVE PACKING MATERIALS Remove all pieces of tape shown in the illustration below. Then open the original 1 cover and remove protective materials , and . 2 Use a coin (or suitable object) to remove the screw. 2 Store the screw in the paper tray because it will be used if the copier has to be moved. (p. 14) 11
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Installation INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE Open the bypass tray and then open the side cover while pressing the side cover 1 open button. Bypass tray 2 Remove the CAUTION tape from the front cover and remove the two protective pins 2 from the fusing unit by pulling the strings upward one at a time. Protective pins CAUTION tape Push gently on both sides of the front cover to open the cover. 3 Remove the TD cartridge from the bag. Remove the protective paper. Hold the cartridge 4 on both sides and s
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Installation INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE Gently insert the TD cartridge until it locks in place. 5 2 Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near 6 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. LOADING COPY PAPER (installing the paper tray) Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out unti
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Installation LOADING COPY PAPER Remove the pressure plate lock. Rotate the pressure plate lock in the direction of the 2 arrow to remove it while pressing down the pressure plate of the paper tray. 2 Store the pressure plate lock which has been removed in step 2 and the screw which 3 has been removed when unpacking (see page 11, step 2 of REMOVING PROTECTIVE PACKING MATERIALS) in the front of the paper tray. To store the pressure plate lock, rotate the lock to fix it on the relevant location. Pr
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Installation LOADING COPY PAPER Gently push the paper tray back into the copier. 6 After loading copy paper, to cancel the blinking “P” without restarting copying, press the clear ( ) key. The “P” in the display will go out and the ready ( ) indicator will light up. 2 POWER TO COPIER Ensure that the power switch of the copier is in the OFF position. Insert the attached 1 power cord into the power cord socket at the rear of the copier. If you use the copier in a country other than the country wh
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Installation POWER ON Turn the power switch on the left side of the copier to the “ON” position. The ready ( ) 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 operation panel” described below. The copier will enter a power save mode once the set time has elapsed without any copier operation after the last copy of a run is made or power i
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Making copies MAKING COPIES 3 This chapter describes basic copying functions and some other copying functions using the bypass tray. PAPER For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP. Type of paper Type of media Size Weight 3 feeding Paper tray Standard paper Letter (8-1/2" x 11") 15 lbs. to 21 lbs. Legal (8-1/2" x 14") Invoice (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") A4 (210mm x 297mm) B5 (182mm x 257mm) A5 (148.5mm x 210mm) Bypass tray Standard paper and Letter (8-1/2" x 11") 14 lbs. to 34.5 thick paper Le
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Making copies NORMAL COPYING This copier has two document input stations - a reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) for automatic document feeding and an original table for manual handling of documents. The RSPF is designed to hold up to 30 originals measuring from 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 14" and weighing from 14 to 23 lbs. When copying from the RSPF, two-side originals can be copied automatically without having to manually turn them over. Automatic two-sided copying can also be performed with
