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DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL
SYSTEM
OPERATION MANUAL
Page
INTRODUCTION
SETTING UP THE UNIT
LOADING PAPER
MAKING COPIES
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
THE UNIT
THE UNIT
4
7
14
46
52
57
62
70
INSTALLING THE
SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE
19
APPENDIX
AL-2020
AL-2040
AL-2040
MODEL
AL-2040
AL-2020
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.
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.
Shielded interface cables must be used with this equipment to maintain
compliance with EMC regulations.
compliance with EMC regulations.
Do not make copies of anything which is prohibited from copying by law. The
following items are normally prohibited from copying by national law. Other
items may be prohibited by local law.
following items are normally prohibited from copying by national law. Other
items may be prohibited by local law.
Money Stamps Bonds Stocks Bank
drafts
Checks Passports
Driver's
licenses
1
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
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.
• Unit power must be turned off before installing any supplies.
• Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes.
• 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 during prolonged holidays,
• Do not install the unit in a humid or dusty location.
• When the unit is not used for a long time, for example during prolonged 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 switch the unit rapidly on and off. After turning the unit off, wait 10 to 15
seconds before turning it back on.
• 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
• 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.
conditioner or heater.
Be sure to allow the required space around the
machine for servicing and proper ventilation.
machine for servicing and proper ventilation.
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
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
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.
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.
Supply and Consumables
The supply of spare parts for a repair of the appliance is guaranteed for at least 7 years
following the termination of production. Spare parts are those parts of the apparatus
which may break down within the scope of ordinary use of the product - whereas those
parts which normally exceed the life of the product are not considered spare parts.
Consumables also, are available for 7 years following the termination of production.
following the termination of production. Spare parts are those parts of the apparatus
which may break down within the scope of ordinary use of the product - whereas those
parts which normally exceed the life of the product are not considered spare parts.
Consumables also, are available for 7 years following the termination of production.
20 cm
10 cm
10 cm
2
Trademark acknowledgements
• Microsoft
®
, Windows
®
, Windows
®
98, Windows
®
Me, Windows
®
2000,
Windows
®
XP, Windows
®
Vista and Internet Explorer
®
are registered trademarks
or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
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®
, the Adobe
®
logo, Acrobat
®
, the Adobe
®
PDF logo, and Reader
TM
are
registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and other countries.
States and other countries.
• IBM, PC/AT, and PowerPC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Sharpdesk is a trademark of Sharp Corporation.
• All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
• Sharpdesk is a trademark of Sharp Corporation.
• All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
Laser information
SOFTWARE LICENSE
The SOFTWARE LICENSE will appear when you install the software from the CD-ROM.
By using all or any portion of the software on the CD-ROM or in the machine, you are
agreeing to be bound by the terms of the SOFTWARE LICENSE.
By using all or any portion of the software on the CD-ROM or in the machine, you are
agreeing to be bound by the terms of the SOFTWARE LICENSE.
Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR
®
are designed to
protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.
Wave length
780 nm
+15 nm
-10 nm
-10 nm
(Four laser diodes)
Pulse times (North America)
12.88 µs ±12.88 ns/7 mm
Output power
Max 0.2 mW (Total Power)
At the production line, the output power of the scanner unit is adjusted to 0.18
MILLIWATT (Total Power) PLUS 5% and is maintained constant by the operation
of the Automatic Power Control (APC).
MILLIWATT (Total Power) PLUS 5% and is maintained constant by the operation
of the Automatic Power Control (APC).
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
This Digital Equipment is CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT (IEC 60825-1 Edition 1.2-2001)
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 0.1 ppm
(0.2 m
emission level is insufficient to cause any health hazard.
Note:
The present recommended long term exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 ppm
(0.2 m
g/m
3
) calculated as an 8 hr. 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.
it is advisable to place the unit in a ventilated area.