Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AL-2030 Sharp
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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 4 7 14 46 52 57 61 69 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 19 APPENDIX AL-2030 AL-2040CS MODEL AL-2040CS AL-2030 NA S1 ZZ AL-2030/AL-2040CS OPERATION MANUAL AL-2030_2040 CS.
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1 CA UTIONS 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.
2 Trademark acknowledgements •M i c r o s o f t ® , Window s ® , Windo ws ® 98, Windows ® Me, Windo ws ® 2000, Windows ® XP and Inter net Explorer ® are registered trademar ks or trademarks of Microsoft Corpo ration in the U .S.A. and other countries.
3 1 2 4 3 5 6 8 7 9 1 INTRODUCTION USING THE MANU ALS ................. 4 P AR T NAMES ................. ............... 5 OPERA TION P ANEL ............... ....... 6 2 SETTING UP THE UNIT SETUP PR OCEDURE ............ ....... 7 CHECKING P A CKED COMPONENTS AND A CCESSORIES .
4 This chapter provides basi c information for usi ng the unit. USING THE MANU ALS 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 familiarize yourself with both manuals.
5 1 PA R T N A M E S LAN connector (AL-2040CS only) Interface USB connector Interface TD cartridg e Drum cartridg e SPF Exit area 2 3 4 5 1 7 9 8 10 11 15 16 17 Original guide Document f eeder tray P .
6 OPERA TION P ANEL Original to cop y key and ind icators* T wo-sided copies from one-sided originals . T urn on Long Edge or T urn on Shor t Edge can be selected. Exposure mode selecto r key and indicator s Use to sequentially select the e xposure modes: A UT O, MANU AL or PHOT O .
7 2 Follow the installation procedure be low to use the unit properly. SETUP PR OCEDURE When using the unit for the first time, setu p the unit fol lowing the procedure shown below. *1 If you are only using the uni t for copying, skip this step. *2 The scanner function is only available on the AL-2040CS.
8 CHECKING P A CKED COMPONENTS AND AC C E S S O R I E S Open the carton and check if the following components an d accessories are included. If anything is not included or is damaged, contact our Technical Assistance Department at 1-(630)378-3590 in the USA.
9 2 2 Remove all piec es of tape show n in the illustration belo w. Then open the SPF and remove protect ive materials. After that, take out the bag containing the TD cartridge . 3 Release the scan head locki ng switch. The scan head locking switch is under the document glass.
10 INST ALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE 1 Open the multi-bypa ss tray, and then open the side cover. 2 Remove the CAUTION t ape from the front cover and re move the two protective pins from the fusing unit by pulling the str ings upward one at a time. 3 Push gently on bot h sides of the front cover to open the cover.
11 2 5 Gently insert the TD cartridge until it locks in place while pushing the lock release button. 6 Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open but ton. When closing the cov ers, be sure to close the front cover securely and then close the side cov er.
12 PO WER ON Ensure that the power switch of the unit is in the OFF position. Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest outlet. Turn the power switch on the left side of the unit to the "ON" position.
13 2 Initial settings of oper ation panel When the unit power is on, the o peration pane l will revert to the initial setti ngs when the time set with the "Auto clear time" setting (p.55) elapses after a job is finished, or when the clear key is pressed twice.
14 Follow the ste ps below to load paper into the tray. PA P E R For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP. *1 Do not use non-standard envelopes, and envelopes that have metal cl asps, plastic snappers, string closu res, windows, linings, self-adhesive, pa tches or synthetic materials.
15 3 LO ADING THE P APER TRA Y 1 Raise the hand le of the paper tr ay and pull the paper tray out until it stops. 2 Remove the pressu re plate lock. Rot ate the pressure plate lock in the direction of the arrow to remove it wh ile pressing down the pressure pl ate of the pap er tray.
16 5 Fan the paper and in sert it into the tray. Make s ure the edges go under the corner hooks. 6 Gently push the paper tray back in to the unit. Do not load pa per abov e the maximum height line ( ). Exceeding the line will cause a paper misfeed. • Be sure that paper is free of rips, dust, wrinkles, and cur led or bent edges.
17 3 BYP ASS FEED (inc luding special paper) The multi-bypass tray can be used to f eed standard paper, transparency film, label s, envelopes, and other special purpose pap er. Paper measuring from 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 14" and in the weight range of 14 lbs.
18 2 Set the paper guides to the paper width. Insert the pape r (print face do wn) all t he way in to the m ulti-bypa ss tray . 3 Press the tray select ( ) key to select t he multi-bypass tray.
19 4 This chapter explains how to install and conf igure the software that is required fo r the printer and scanner functions of the machi ne. The procedure for viewing the Onl ine Manual is al so explained.
20 BEFORE INST ALLA TION Hardware and software requirements Check the following hardware and software requirements in order to install the software. *1 Compatible with Windows 98, Window s Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled model standardly equipped with a USB port.
21 4 INST ALLING THE SOFTW ARE Using the machine wi th a USB connection 1 The USB cable must not be conn ected to the machine. Make sure that the cable is not connecte d before proceeding. If the cable is connected, a Plug and Play window will appe ar.
22 7 To instal l all of the softw are, click the "Standard" button and go to step 12. To install particular packages, click the "Custo m" bu tton and go to next step. 8 Click the "Printer Driv er" button. Click the "Display Re adme" button to show in formation on packages that are selected.
23 4 9 Select "C onnected t o this computer" and click t he "Next" butt on. Follow the on-screen instructions. When "The installatio n of the SHARP software is complete." appears, click the "OK" button and go to step 12.
24 12 When installi ng is finished, click the "Clos e" button. A message will appear instructing you to connect the machine to your computer. Click the "OK" button. 13 Make sure that the powe r of the machi ne is turne d on, and the n connect th e USB cable (p.
25 4 Connecting a USB cable Follow the procedure below to connect the machine to your computer. A USB cable for connecting the machine to your computer is not included with the machine. Please purchase the appr opriate cab le for your comp uter. 1 Insert the cable into the USB connector on the machine.
26 5 Double-clic k the "setup" icon ( ) 6 The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window will appear. Make sure that you underst and the contents of th e software license, and then click the "Yes" bu tton. 7 Read the "Readme First" in the "Wel come" window and the n click the "Next " button.
27 4 10 Enter the IP address, s ubnet mask, and default gate way. The settings in the above window are examples. Be sure to ask your network administrator for the correct IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway to be entered. 11 Click the "Next" but ton.
28 9 Read the message in the "Welcome" window a nd then click the "Next" butt on. 10 Select "LPR Direct Print" and click the "Next " button. 11 The printer or printers connected to the network wil l be detected.
29 4 14 Select the port you want to use wit h the machine, and click the "Next" butt on. 15 Select whether or not you wish the printer to be your default printer and click t h e "Next" butt on. Follow the on-screen instructio ns. 16 When "The instal lation of the SHARP soft ware is complete.
30 3 Click the "Printer Driv er" button. Click the "Display Re adme" button to show information on p ackages that are selected. 4 Select "Connec ted via the network" and click the "Next" button. 5 Click the "Add Network Port" button.
31 4 7 In the printer port sele ction window, verify the ne twork printer that is s hared and w hether th e machine is to be u sed as the default printe r, make the selections and click t he "Next" button. Follow the on-screen instructio ns.
32 3 Select "Sh ared Printer " and click the "Next" butt on. 4 For the port to be use d, select the machine set a s a shared printer, and click the "Next" button.
33 4 INDICA T ORS ON THE OPERA TION P ANEL The ONLINE indicator and the start ( ) indica tor indicate the state of the printer or scanner. Start indicator On: Indicates the unit is ready for copying or scanning is bei ng performed. Blinking: The indicator bl inks in the following situatio ns: • When a print job is interrupted.
34 USING THE PRINTER MODE Opening the printer driver from the start menu Open the printer driver setup screen by the me thod shown below. 1 Click the "star t " button. 2 Click "Control Panel", select "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Printer s and Faxes".
35 4 How to print 1 Make sure that the paper of the desired size and type is loaded in the tray. The procedure for loading paper is the same as for loading copy paper. See "LOADING PAPER" (p.14). 2 Open the document you intend to pr int, and select "Print " from the application's " File" menu.
36 USING THE SCANNER MODE (AL-2040CS only) The scanner driver for this unit incl udes an STI (Still image) driver and WIA (Windows Im age Acquisiti on) driver. You can install soft ware that supports the STI driver and WIA driver to enable scanning usin g the operation panel of the unit.
37 4 Windows 98/ Me/2000 To scan directly into an application usin g the Button Manager on Windows 98, Windows Me and Window s 2000. Set the Event Manager pro perties to send only to Button Manager as shown below.
38 Scan Button Destination Setting Dia log Box After you have completed the Button Manager settings in Windows, configure the scan settings in Button Ma nager. To configure the scan settin gs in Button Manager, right cl ick the ( ) icon in the Taskbar an d select "Settin g" from the menu that appears.
39 4 Flow of the Button Manag er setting The Button Manager can directly handle an AL-2040 CS device event and start your selected application according to the scan setting mad e on the AL-2040CS opera tion panel (SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6). This will scan directly into your application from the device.
40 All About The Windows Event Manager and scan ner events in Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Windows Platforms provide a me chanism for software to handle external events for a scanner device like the SHARP AL-2040CS products. This mechani sm is controlled by the device manag er on a dev ice basis.
41 4 Using the SCAN key to begin scanning 1 Press the SCAN ( ) key. The unit enters scan mode . 2 Place the or iginal you wish to s can on the docu ment glass/SPF. For the procedure for placing the or iginal, see "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT" (p.47).
42 4 Press the sta rt ( ) key. Scanning will start and the scanned data will be transferred to the application. Opening the scanner driver and scanni ng from your computer Follow the steps below to op en the scanner driver setup screen. As an example, this instruction is given using Sharpd esk as an image capture application.
43 4 Using the SHARP TWAIN 1 Place the origi nal(s) you wish to scan on the docu ment glass/SPF. For the procedure for placing the or iginal, see "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT" (p.47). 2 After startin g Sharpdesk, click the "File" menu and select "Sel ect Scanner".
44 Scanning with the "Scanner and Ca mera Wizard" in Windows XP Windows XP include s as a standard fea ture an image scanning function. The procedure for scanning with the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" is explain ed here. 1 Place the or iginal you wish to s can on the docu ment glass/SPF.
45 4 HO W T O USE THE ONLINE MANU AL The online manual provides detai led instructio ns for o perating the unit as a printer or scanner and a list of methods for deali ng with printing or scanner problems. To access the online manual, your comput er must have Acrobat Rea der 6.
46 This chapter explains basic and other copying functions. The unit is equ ipped with a one-pa ge memory buffe r. This memory all ows the unit to scan an original once only and make up to 99 copies.
47 5 About interrupt copying If you press the start ( ) key to begin a copy job while a print job using the p aper tray or multi-bypass tray is in progress, th e copy job will begi n automatica lly after the print data in the unit's memory is printed (interrupt copying).
48 Using the SPF The SPF is designed to hold up to 50 originals measuring from 5-1/2" x 8-1 /2" to 8-1/2" x 14" and weighting from 14 lbs. to 23.9 lbs. (52 g /m 2 to 90 g /m 2 ). 1 Make sure th at no original is left on th e document glas s.
49 5 SET THE COPY QU ANTITY Set the number of copies us ing the two cop y quantity ( , ) keys when cop ying from the document glass or copying from SPF. • Press the right copy quantity k ey to set the unit digit from 0 to 9. This key will not change the tens digit.
50 Automatic exposure adjustment The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs. This level is set for copying from the document glass and copying from the SPF respectively.
51 5 REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Three preset reduction ratios and two enlar gement ratios can be selected. The zoom function enables copy ratio selectio n from 25% to 400% in 1% increments. (When the SPF is being used, the zoom copy ratio range is 50% to 200%.
52 This chapter describes the special functi ons of this unit. Use these functions as needed. TW O SIDED COPYING (AL-2040CS only) When copying from one-sided originals to two-sided copies, copying orientation can be selected between Turn on Long Edge an d Turn on Short Edge.
53 6 Making tw o-sided copies 1 Place the origi nal(s) on the docume nt glass or in the SPF. (see "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT" (p.47). 2 Select t wo-side d copy mode. When copying i n a one-sided to two-sided mode: Use the original to copy key to select the desired on e-sided to two-sided copying mode (Turn on Long Edge or Turn on Short Edge).
54 DESCRIPTION OF O THER SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Toner save mode Reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%. Power save modes The unit has two power save modes of operation: prehea t mode and auto power shut-off mode.
55 6 3 To enter the to ner save mode, press the light ( ) key. The light and dark indicator marked "1" wi ll light up, indicating the toner save mode is selected. 4 Press the exposure mode selector key. The PHOTO ( ) indicator will stop blinking and light up steadily.
56 * Factory default settings are ind icated with an asterisk (*). 5 Press the start ( ) key. The rig ht-hand number in the display will be steadily lit and the entered value will be s tored. 6 Press the light ( ) key to return to the normal c opy mode.
7 57 This chapter describes how to replace th e TD cartridge and drum cartridge an d how to clean the unit. TD CAR TRIDGE REPLA CEMENT The TD cartridge replacement required ( ) indi cator will light u p when toner is needed. For more information on purchasing the TD cartridge , see "ABOUT SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS" (p.
58 4 Close the front cover and th en the side cover by pressing the round projectio ns near the s i de cover open button. The indicator ( ) will go out and t he start ( ) indicator will light up. DR UM CAR TRIDGE REPLA CEMENT The useful lif e of the drum cartridge is approximatel y 18,000 copies*.
59 7 4 Gently instal l the TD cartridge. To install the TD ca rtridge, see step 5 in "INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE" (p.11). 5 Close the front cover a nd then the side cover by pressing th e round projections nea r the side cover open button.
60 Transfer charger If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty. Clean the charger using the following procedure. 1 Turn the power switch off. (p.13) 2 Ensure that th e multi-bypass tr ay is open and then open the side cover while pressing the side cov e r open button.
61 8 This chapter describes misfeed removal and trouble shooting. For problems with the printer function or the scann er function, see the on line manual or the Help file for the printer/scan ner driver. TR OUBLESHOO TING If any problem occurs, check the list below befo re contacting our Technica l Assistance Department.
62 ST A TUS INDICA T ORS When the followin g indicators light up or blink on the operation pane l or the following alphanumeric codes a ppear in the d isplay, solve the problem immediately refe rring to both the table below and the relevant page. Be sure to use onl y genuine SHARP par ts and supplie s.
63 8 MISFEED REMO V AL When the misfeed ( ) indicator blinks or blinks in the display, the unit will stop because of a misfeed. When the SPF misfeeds an original sheet, the u nit will stop and the SPF misfeed ( ) indicator will blin k, while the misfee d ( ) indicator will remain off.
64 A: Misfeed in t he paper feed area 1 Gently remove the mis fed paper from the paper feed area as shown in the illus tration. When the mi sfeed ( ) indicator blinks, and the misfed paper is not seen from the paper feed area, pull out the paper tray and remove the misfed paper.
65 8 B: Misfeed in the fusing area 1 Lower th e fusing unit releas e lever. 2 Gently remove the misfed paper from under the fusing unit as shown in the illustrat ion. If the paper cannot be removed, proceed to "C: Misfeed in the tr ansport area".
66 C: Misfeed in the transport area 1 Lower the f using un it release lever. See "B: Misfeed in the fusing area" (p.65). 2 Open the front cover.
67 8 E: Misfeed in the SPF An original misfeed may occur at one of three loc ations: if the misfed original is see n from the document feeder tra y, (A) in the document feeder tray; if the misfed original is not seen from the do cument feeder tray, (B) in the exit area or (C) under the d ocument feeder cover.
68 IF AN ORIGINAL MISFEED OCCURS WHILE USING THE SPF If a misfeed occurs in the machin e when th e SPF is used, the SPF will automaticall y stop scanning. Manually remove the misfed original. You can check the number of originals that must be returned to the doc umen t feeder tray in the display on the operation panel.
69 9 SPECIFICA TIONS AL-2030 AL-2040CS Ty p e Digital multifunctional system, desk-top type Copy / printer system Dr y , electro static transf er Originals Sheets, bound documents Printer function Av .
70 *1 When stand ard 8-1/2" x 11" (A4) paper is used under the operating conditions. *2 Feed pape r lengthwise only. *3 Leading and trailing edges. *4 Along the other edg es in totals. *5 When making multiple duplex copi es, the copy speed will vary based on the environment conditions.
71 9 ABOUT SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS When ordering su pplies, please use the correct part numbers as listed below. Supply list * Based on copying onto letter size paper at 5% toned area (The lif e of the TD car tr idge which has been include d in the unit at the factory is approximately 2,000 sheets .
72 MO VING AND ST ORING THE UNIT Moving instructions When moving the unit, follow the procedure bel ow. 1 Turn the power switch o ff and remove the power co rd from the outlet. 2 Open the side cove r and front c over, in th at order. Re move the TD cartridge and close the front cover and sid e cover, in that order.
73 IMPORT ANT SERVICE INFORM A TION (U.S.A. only) If a Problem Occurs Most operational questions can be answered by referring to the Operation Manual or Online Manual. Also, for your convenience, you will find answers to frequently asked questions on our website at www .
74 END-USER LIMITED W A RRANTY (V alid in U.S.A. only) SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORA T ION warrants to the fi rst end-user purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the "Product"), when shipped i.
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76 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 1/4 Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007 Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003 MSDS No. F-01231 1.PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name : AL-1651CS/AL-1661CS/ AL-1631/AL-1.
77 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 2/4 Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007 Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003 MSDS No. F-01231 3.HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Most Important Hazards and Effects of the Products Human Health Effects : There are no anticipated carcinogenic effects from e xposure based on animal tests performed using toner.
78 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 3/4 Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007 Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003 MSDS No. F-01231 8.EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering Measures Ventilation : Not required under intended use.
79 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 4/4 Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007 Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003 MSDS No. F-01231 and lung tumors. Moreover, a two-year cancer bioassay using a typical toner prepara tion containing carbon black demonstrated no association between toner exposure and tumor development in rats.
80 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 1/4 Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007 Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003 MSDS No. F-31231 1.PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name : AL-1651CS/AL-1661CS/ AL-1631/AL-1.
81 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 2/4 Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007 Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003 MSDS No. F-31231 3.HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Most Important Hazards and Effects of the Products Human Health Effects : There are no anticipated carcinogenic effects from ex posure based on animal tests performed using toner.
82 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 3/4 Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007 Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003 MSDS No. F-31231 Exposure Limit Values OSHA-PEL(USA) : 15mg/m 3 (Total Dust), 5mg/m 3 (Respirable Dust.
83 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 4/4 Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007 Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003 MSDS No. F-31231 Chronic Effect : In a study in rats of chronic inhalation exposure to a typical toner.
84 INDEX A Acrobat Reader ... .............. ................ 45 Alarm indicator - Drum repl acement required indicator ........................ ...... 6, 58, 62 - Misfeed in dicator ... ............. 6, 62, 63 - TD cartrid ge replacement require d indicator .
85 M Making copies ........ .............. ............. 46 MFP driver - Print Status Window ................ ..... 19 - Printer driver ................. ................ 19 - Scanner driver ......................... ..... 19 Misfeed indicator .......
86 U USB interface cable..................... 25, 71 Using the manuals ..... .............. ............ 4 Using the printer mode ...................... 34 Using the scanner mo de ............ ....... 36 Using the SHARP TWAIN ............ ..... 42 Z ZOOM indicator .
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For users in the USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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