Sharp AL-1457D (serv.man10) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
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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
: 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 turning the unit off, wait 10 to 15
• Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes.
• Do not switch the unit rapidly on and off. After turning the unit off, wait 10 to 15
seconds before turning it back on.
• Unit power must be turned off before installing any supplies.
Caution:
• Place the unit on a firm, level surface.
• Do not install the unit in a humid or dusty location.
• When the unit is not used for a long time, for example for consecutive holidays,
• Do not install the unit in a humid or dusty location.
• When the unit is not used for a long time, for example for consecutive holidays,
turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet.
• When moving the unit, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power
cord from the outlet.
• Do not cover the unit with a dust cover, cloth or plastic film while the power is on.
Doing so may prevent heat radiation, damaging the unit.
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the unit and shall be easily accessible.
Important points when selecting an installation site
Do not install your unit in areas that are:
• damp, humid, or very dusty
• exposed to direct sunlight
• poorly ventilated
• subject to extreme temperature or humidity changes, e.g., near an air conditioner
• damp, humid, or very dusty
• exposed to direct sunlight
• poorly ventilated
• subject to extreme temperature or humidity changes, e.g., near an air conditioner
or heater.
Be sure to allow the required space around the
machine for servicing and proper ventilation.
machine for servicing and proper ventilation.
20cm
10cm
10cm
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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
• 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 from the package before use.
• If they are exposed to direct sunlight, smudges on copies may result.
place without removing from the package before use.
• If they are exposed to direct sunlight, smudges on copies may result.
Do not touch the surface (green portion) of the drum cartridge.
• Doing so will damage the surface of the cartridge, causing smudges on copies.
• Doing so will damage the surface of the cartridge, causing smudges on copies.
Cautions on laser
Trademark acknowledgements
• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and
other countries.
• IBM and PC/AT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
• All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
• Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
• All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
In some areas, the "POWER" switch positions are marked "I" and "O" on the copier
instead of "ON" and "OFF".
The symbol "O" denotes the copier is not completely de-energized but in a stand-by
condition at this "POWER" switch position.
If your copier is so marked, please read "I" for "ON" and "O" for "OFF".
Caution!
For a complete electrical disconnection, pull out the main plug.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
instead of "ON" and "OFF".
The symbol "O" denotes the copier is not completely de-energized but in a stand-by
condition at this "POWER" switch position.
If your copier is so marked, please read "I" for "ON" and "O" for "OFF".
Caution!
For a complete electrical disconnection, pull out the main plug.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
Wave length
770 nm
–
795 nm
Pulse times
11.82 µs / 7 mm
Output power
0.17 mW ± 0.01 mW
As an ENERGY STAR
®
Partner, SHARP has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR
®
guidelines for energy
efficiency.
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INTRODUCTION
USING THE MANUALS................. 4
PART NAMES ............................... 5
OPERATION PANEL..................... 6
PART NAMES ............................... 5
OPERATION PANEL..................... 6
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SETTING UP THE UNIT
SETUP PROCEDURE................... 7
CHECKING PACKED
COMPONENTS AND
ACCESSORIES............................. 8
PREPARING THE UNIT FOR
INSTALLATION ............................. 8
INSTALLING THE TD
CARTRIDGE................................ 10
CONNECTING THE POWER
CORD .......................................... 12
CHECKING PACKED
COMPONENTS AND
ACCESSORIES............................. 8
PREPARING THE UNIT FOR
INSTALLATION ............................. 8
INSTALLING THE TD
CARTRIDGE................................ 10
CONNECTING THE POWER
CORD .......................................... 12
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LOADING PAPER
PAPER......................................... 14
LOADING THE PAPER TRAY ....... 15
BYPASS FEED
(including special paper).............. 17
LOADING THE PAPER TRAY ....... 15
BYPASS FEED
(including special paper).............. 17
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP
PERSONAL MFP SERIES .......... 19
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
REQUIREMENTS........................ 20
BEFORE INSTALLATION ........... 20
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE .. 22
INDICATORS ON THE
OPERATION PANEL................... 32
USING THE PRINTER MODE..... 33
USING THE SCANNER MODE... 35
HOW TO USE THE ONLINE
MANUAL...................................... 43
USING OTHER INSTALLED
DRIVERS..................................... 44
CONNECTING THE
INTERFACE CABLE.................... 45
PERSONAL MFP SERIES .......... 19
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
REQUIREMENTS........................ 20
BEFORE INSTALLATION ........... 20
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE .. 22
INDICATORS ON THE
OPERATION PANEL................... 32
USING THE PRINTER MODE..... 33
USING THE SCANNER MODE... 35
HOW TO USE THE ONLINE
MANUAL...................................... 43
USING OTHER INSTALLED
DRIVERS..................................... 44
CONNECTING THE
INTERFACE CABLE.................... 45
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MAKING COPIES
COPY FLOW ...............................46
ORIGINAL PLACEMENT.............47
SET THE COPY QUANTITY .......49
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/
PHOTO COPYING.......................49
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/
ZOOM ..........................................51
SELECTING THE TRAY
(AL-1457D, AL-1555) ...................51
ORIGINAL PLACEMENT.............47
SET THE COPY QUANTITY .......49
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/
PHOTO COPYING.......................49
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/
ZOOM ..........................................51
SELECTING THE TRAY
(AL-1457D, AL-1555) ...................51
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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
TWO SIDED COPYING ...............52
DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL
FUNCTIONS ................................54
TONER SAVE MODE ..................54
USER PROGRAMS .....................55
DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER
OF COPIES .................................56
DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL
FUNCTIONS ................................54
TONER SAVE MODE ..................54
USER PROGRAMS .....................55
DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER
OF COPIES .................................56
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MAINTENANCE
TD CARTRIDGE
REPLACEMENT ..........................57
DRUM CARTRIDGE
REPLACEMENT ..........................58
CLEANING THE UNIT .................59
REPLACEMENT ..........................57
DRUM CARTRIDGE
REPLACEMENT ..........................58
CLEANING THE UNIT .................59
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT
TROUBLESHOOTING .................61
STATUS INDICATORS................62
MISFEED REMOVAL ..................63
STATUS INDICATORS................62
MISFEED REMOVAL ..................63
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APPENDIX
SPECIFICATIONS .......................68
ABOUT SUPPLIES AND
OPTIONS.....................................70
MOVING AND STORING
THE UNIT ....................................71
ABOUT SUPPLIES AND
OPTIONS.....................................70
MOVING AND STORING
THE UNIT ....................................71
INDEX ..........................................72
SOFTWARE LICENSE ................75
CONTENTS
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This chapter provides basic information for using the unit.
USING THE MANUALS
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 familiarise yourself with both manuals.
This printed manual provides all installation and setup instructions as well as instructions
in the use of all copier functions. The online manual contains the following information.
features and functions of this product, be sure to familiarise yourself with both manuals.
This printed manual provides all installation and setup instructions as well as instructions
in the use of all copier functions. The online manual contains the following information.
Online manual
Provides you with information on how to specify preferences and troubleshooting. Check
the online manual when you use this unit after all the initial setup is completed.
the online manual when you use this unit after all the initial setup is completed.
How to use the online manual
Explains how to use the online manual.
Print
Provides information on how to print a document.
Scan
Explains how to scan using the scanner driver and how to adjust the settings for
the Button Manager.
the Button Manager.
Troubleshooting
Provides instructions on how to solve driver or software problems.
Conventions used in this manual and online manual
• This operation manual explains the operation of the AL-1217D, AL-1457D and AL-
1555 models. In cases where the operation is the same, the AL-1555 is used.
• Illustrations of driver screens and other computer screens show the screens that
appear in Windows XP Home Edition. Some of the names that appear in these
illustrations may differ slightly from the screens that appear in other operating systems.
illustrations may differ slightly from the screens that appear in other operating systems.
• This operation manual refers to the Single Pass Feeder as the "SPF", and the
Reverse Single Pass Feeder as the "RSPF".
• In this manual, the following icons are used to provide the user with information
pertinent to the use of the unit.
Warns the user that injury may result if the contents of the warning
are not properly followed.
are not properly followed.
Cautions the user that damage to the unit or one of its components
may result if the contents of the caution are not properly followed.
may result if the contents of the caution are not properly followed.
Notes provide information relevant to the unit regarding
specifications, functions, performance, operation and such, that
may be useful to the user.
specifications, functions, performance, operation and such, that
may be useful to the user.
Indicates a letter displayed in the display.
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INTRODUCTION