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This chapter provides basic information for using the unit.

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.

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.

Explains how to use the online manual.

Provides information on how to print a document.

Explains how to scan using the scanner driver and how to adjust the settings for 
the Button Manager.

Provides instructions on how to solve driver or software problems.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

Notes provide information relevant to the unit regarding 
specifications, functions, performance, operation and such, that 
may be useful to the user.

Indicates a letter displayed in the display.

Original
exit area

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USB 
interface

Parallel
interface

Original guide

Original feeder tray

Feeding 
roller cover

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3

12

Original table
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

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AL-1555

A5

A4

A4

B5

A4

A5

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Two-sided copies from 
one-sided originals.
Turn on Long Edge or 
Turn on Short Edge 
can be selected.
Two-sided copies from 
two-sided originals. (Can 
be selected only when 
the RSPF is used.)
(AL-1555)
Single-sided copies 
from two-sided 
originals. (Can be 
selected only when the 
RSPF is used.) 
(AL-1555)

Exposure mode selector key and 
indicators
Use to sequentially select the exposure 
modes: AUTO, MANUAL or PHOTO. 
Selected mode is shown by a lit 
indicator. (p.49)
Light and dark keys and indicators
Use to adjust the MANUAL or PHOTO 
exposure level. Selected exposure level is 
shown by a lit indicator. (p.49) Use to start 
and terminate user program setting. (p.55)
Alarm indicators

Drum replacement required 
indicator (p.58)

Misfeed indicator (p.63)

TD cartridge replacement 
required indicator (p.57)

SPF indicator (p.48) (AL-1457D)
RSPF indicator (p.48) (AL-1555)
SPF misfeed indicator (p.66) (AL-1457D)
RSPF misfeed indicator (p.66) (AL-1555)
Copy ratio selector key and 
indicators
Use to sequentially select preset 
reduction/enlargement copy ratios. 
Selected copy ratio is shown by a lit 
indicator. (p.51)

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Copy ratio display (%) key (p.51)
Display
Displays the specified copy quantity, 
zoom copy ratio, user program code, 
and error code.
SCANNER key and indicator 
(p.32, p.39)
ONLINE key and indicator (p.32)
Lights up when the unit is used as a 
printer and scanner. For description of 
the ONLINE indicator, see 
"INDICATORS ON THE OPERATION 
PANEL" (p.32).
Power save indicator
Lights up when the unit is in a power 
save mode. (p.54, p.55)
Paper feed location indicators
Light up to show the selected paper 
feed station.
Tray select key (AL-1457D, AL-1555)
Use to select a paper feed station 
(paper tray or multi-bypass tray). (p.51)
ZOOM keys and indicator
Use to select any reduction or 
enlargement copy ratio from 25% to 
400% in 1% increments. (p.51)
Copy quantity keys
• Use to select the desired copy 

quantity (1 to 99). (p.49)

• Use to make user program entries. 

Clear key
• Press to clear the display, or press 

during a copy run to terminate 
copying. (p.49)

• Press and hold down during standby 

to display the total number of copies 
made to date. (p.56)

Start key and indicator
• Copying is possible when the 

indicator is on.

• Press to start copying.
• Use to set a user program. (p.55)

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Follow the installation procedure below to use the unit properly.

When using the unit for the first time, setup the unit following the procedure shown below.

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1

The multi-bypass tray is only included with the AL-1457D and AL-1555.

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If you are only using the unit for copying, skip this step.