Sharp AL-1457D (serv.man10) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
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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
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PART NAMES
Interface
TD cartridge
Drum cartridge
SPF (AL-1457D)
RSPF (AL-1555)
RSPF (AL-1555)
Original cover
(AL-1217D)
Original
exit area
exit area
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Single bypass
(AL-1217D)
(AL-1217D)
USB
interface
interface
Parallel
interface
interface
Multi-bypass
tray
(AL-1457D, AL-1555)
tray
(AL-1457D, AL-1555)
Paper tray 2
(AL-1555)
(AL-1555)
SPF (AL-1457D)
RSPF (AL-1555)
scan area
Original guide
Original feeder tray
Feeding
roller cover
roller cover
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Original table
Operation panel
Front cover
Paper tray
Side cover
Side cover open button
Bypass paper guides
Paper output tray
Paper output tray extension
Operation panel
Front cover
Paper tray
Side cover
Side cover open button
Bypass paper guides
Paper output tray
Paper output tray extension
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Power switch
Handle
Power cord socket
Fusing unit release lever
Transfer charger
Charger cleaner
Handle
Power cord socket
Fusing unit release lever
Transfer charger
Charger cleaner
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