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The label (

) in the fusing area of the machine indicates the following:

: Caution, risk of danger
: Caution, hot surface

Follow the cautions below when using this machine.

• 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 machine rapidly on and off. After turning the machine off, wait 10 

to 15 seconds before turning it back on.

• Machine power must be turned off before installing any supplies.

• Place the machine on a firm, level surface.
• Do not install the machine in a humid or dusty location.
• When the machine 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 machine, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the 

power cord from the outlet.

• Do not cover the machine with a dust cover, cloth or plastic film while the power is 

on. Doing so may prevent heat radiation, damaging the machine.

• 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 machine and shall be easily 

accessible.

Do not install your machine 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 

or heater.

 20cm (8")

10cm

(4")

10cm

(4")

Be careful in handling the machine as follows to maintain the performance of this 
machine. 
Do not drop the machine, 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 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.

• Microsoft

®

 Windows

®

 operating system is a trademark or copyright of Microsoft 

Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

• Windows

®

 95, Windows

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 98, Windows

®

 Me, Windows NT

®

 4.0, Windows

®

 2000, 

and Windows

®

 XP are trademarks or copyrights of Microsoft Corporation in the 

U.S.A. and other countries.

• IBM and PC/AT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Acrobat

®

 Reader Copyright

©

 1987- 2002 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights 

reserved. Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of 
Adobe Systems Incorporated.

• All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

Wave length

770 nm 

–

 795 nm

Pulse times

10.24 µs / 7 mm

Output power

0.17 mW ± 0.01 mW

As an 

E

NERGY 

S

TAR

®

 Partner, SHARP has determined that 

this product meets the 

E

NERGY 

S

TAR

®

 guidelines for energy 

efficiency.

A small amount of ozone is produced within the unit during operation. The 
emission level is insufficient to cause any health hazard.
Note:
The present recommended long term exposure limit for ozone is 0.1ppm 
(0.2m

g/m

3

) calculated as an 8hr. time-weighted average concentration.

However, since the small amount that is emitted may have an objectionable odor, it 
is advisable to place the unit in a ventilated area.

When connecting the machine by USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed mode), 
be sure to read "System requirements for USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed 
mode)" (p.59) to verify that your system and the machine 
settings are configured appropriately.

This machine has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a 
minimum amount of office space and with maximum operational ease. To get full use 
of all machine features, be sure to familiarize yourself with this manual and the 
machine. For quick reference during machine use, keep this manual in a handy 
location.

The operation manuals for the machine are as follows:

Explains the machine and how to use it as a copier. Also explains how to install the 
software that allows the machine to be used as a printer and scanner for your 
computer.

This manual explains the procedures for using the machine as a printer or a 
scanner.

This manual explains the procedures for using the machine as a fax machine.

• The illustrations in this manual show the AL-1556. The appearance of your 

machine may be different depending on the model and options installed, however, 
the basic operations are the same.

• Where "AL-XXXX" appears in this manual, please substitute the name of your 

model for "XXXX". For the name of your model, see the operation panel on the 
machine.

• 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.

• The explanations in this manual assume that the person who will install the product 

and the users of the product have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows.

• This operation manual refers to the Reversing 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 machine.

Some model may not be available in some countries.

Cautions that damage to the machine or one of its components may 
result if the contents of the caution are not properly followed.

Notes provide useful information on the specifications, functions, 
performance, and operation of the machine.