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...LOADING PAPER TONER SAVE MODE 54 USER PROGRAMS 55 DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER 4 PAPER 14 OF COPIES 56 LOADING THE PAPER TRAY..... 15 BYPASS FEED (including special paper 17 7 MAINTENANCE TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 57 5 4 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE DRUM CARTRIDGE SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP REPLACEMENT 58 PERSONAL MFP SERIES .......... 19 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS 20 CLEANING THE UNIT 59 8 TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT 6 BEFORE INSTALLATION 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 61 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE .. 21 STATUS INDICATORS 62 INDICATORS ON THE OPERATION PANEL 31 USING THE PRINTER MODE...
...LOADING PAPER TONER SAVE MODE 54 USER PROGRAMS 55 DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER 4 PAPER 14 OF COPIES 56 LOADING THE PAPER TRAY..... 15 BYPASS FEED (including special paper 17 7 MAINTENANCE TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 57 5 4 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE DRUM CARTRIDGE SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP REPLACEMENT 58 PERSONAL MFP SERIES .......... 19 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS 20 CLEANING THE UNIT 59 8 TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT 6 BEFORE INSTALLATION 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 61 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE .. 21 STATUS INDICATORS 62 INDICATORS ON THE OPERATION PANEL 31 USING THE PRINTER MODE...
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Check the online manual when you with information pertinent to the use the online manual. How to use the online manual Explains how to adjust the settings for using the unit. Warns the user that appear in the use of all features and functions of the AL-1215, AL-1530CS, AL1540CS, and AL-1551CS models. Scan Explains how to scan using the scanner driver and how to use of the warning are not properly followed. In...
Check the online manual when you with information pertinent to the use the online manual. How to use the online manual Explains how to adjust the settings for using the unit. Warns the user that appear in the use of all features and functions of the AL-1215, AL-1530CS, AL1540CS, and AL-1551CS models. Scan Explains how to scan using the scanner driver and how to use of the warning are not properly followed. In...
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... a printer and scanner. Selected copy ratio is shown by a lit indicator. (p.51) 8 Copy ratio display (%) key (p.51) 9 Display Displays the specified copy quantity, zoom copy ratio, user program code, and error code. 10 SCANNER key and indicator (p.31, p.39) (AL-1530CS/AL-1540CS/AL-1551CS) 11 ONLINE key and indicator (AL-1530CS/AL-1540CS/AL-1551CS) Lights up to show the selected paper feed station. 14 Tray select key (AL-1551CS) Use to select a paper feed station (paper tray 1, paper tray 2 or multibypass tray...
... a printer and scanner. Selected copy ratio is shown by a lit indicator. (p.51) 8 Copy ratio display (%) key (p.51) 9 Display Displays the specified copy quantity, zoom copy ratio, user program code, and error code. 10 SCANNER key and indicator (p.31, p.39) (AL-1530CS/AL-1540CS/AL-1551CS) 11 ONLINE key and indicator (AL-1530CS/AL-1540CS/AL-1551CS) Lights up to show the selected paper feed station. 14 Tray select key (AL-1551CS) Use to select a paper feed station (paper tray 1, paper tray 2 or multibypass tray...
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... used, see "TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT" (p.61). 2 SETTING UP THE UNIT Follow the installation procedure below . 1 Open the package, and make sure that all the accessories are supplied with the unit. (p.8) 2 Remove the protective materials. (p.9) 3 Install the TD cartridge. (p.10) 4 Load the paper in the paper tray (p.15) or the multi-bypass tray*1 . (p.17) 5 Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest outlet. (p.12) 6 Install the software.*2 (p.19) 7 Connect...
... used, see "TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT" (p.61). 2 SETTING UP THE UNIT Follow the installation procedure below . 1 Open the package, and make sure that all the accessories are supplied with the unit. (p.8) 2 Remove the protective materials. (p.9) 3 Install the TD cartridge. (p.10) 4 Load the paper in the paper tray (p.15) or the multi-bypass tray*1 . (p.17) 5 Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest outlet. (p.12) 6 Install the software.*2 (p.19) 7 Connect...
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... power switch of the power cord into a properly grounded wall socket. See "USER PROGRAMS" (p.55). • The unit will enter a power save modes can be modified. The unit adjusts the scan head lamp periodically to the unit will need to the initial settings a preset amount of time after the end of time (auto clear time) can be changed. See "USER PROGRAMS" (p.55). POWER ON Ensure that your local power supply is compatible with your model...
... power switch of the power cord into a properly grounded wall socket. See "USER PROGRAMS" (p.55). • The unit will enter a power save modes can be modified. The unit adjusts the scan head lamp periodically to the unit will need to the initial settings a preset amount of time after the end of time (auto clear time) can be changed. See "USER PROGRAMS" (p.55). POWER ON Ensure that your local power supply is compatible with your model...
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... sheet at a time. • Do not use envelopes that have labels or stamps attached. • Envelopes of which are filled with the copy quantity setting (p.49), the copy quantity setting will change to select the multi-bypass tray. Using copy mode When you begin printing from the single bypass. 2 Set the paper guides to the online manual.) • It is not flat because of the printer driver. (For detailed information on some envelopes...
... sheet at a time. • Do not use envelopes that have labels or stamps attached. • Envelopes of which are filled with the copy quantity setting (p.49), the copy quantity setting will change to select the multi-bypass tray. Using copy mode When you begin printing from the single bypass. 2 Set the paper guides to the online manual.) • It is not flat because of the printer driver. (For detailed information on some envelopes...
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... ECP mode. To set to install this software using a parallel interface connection, however, the unit's scanner function cannot be installed for hardware above can only be used . For the change the printer port setting. MFP Driver Printer driver/ Print Status Scanner driver Window Button Manager Sharpdesk Users of Windows 98/Me/2000/XP who will use the USB interface connection Available Available Available Users of Windows and interface connection method. Computer type IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a USB1.1*1 or bi-directional...
... ECP mode. To set to install this software using a parallel interface connection, however, the unit's scanner function cannot be installed for hardware above can only be used . For the change the printer port setting. MFP Driver Printer driver/ Print Status Scanner driver Window Button Manager Sharpdesk Users of Windows 98/Me/2000/XP who will use the USB interface connection Available Available Available Users of Windows and interface connection method. Computer type IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a USB1.1*1 or bi-directional...
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... unit as a printer and scanner. • For this section. Operating system Windows XP Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows 95/ NT 4.0 Interface USB/ Parallel USB Parallel USB Parallel USB Parallel Parallel Reference pages for right hand operation. • To print or scan, the MFP must be continued. Depending on the screen. After solving your problem is not connected to exit the installer. Installing onto Windows XP (USB/parallel interface) Before starting the installation, make...
... unit as a printer and scanner. • For this section. Operating system Windows XP Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows 95/ NT 4.0 Interface USB/ Parallel USB Parallel USB Parallel USB Parallel Parallel Reference pages for right hand operation. • To print or scan, the MFP must be continued. Depending on the screen. After solving your problem is not connected to exit the installer. Installing onto Windows XP (USB/parallel interface) Before starting the installation, make...
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... to copy the files. The setup program will start to Windows Startup?", check "Yes" and click the "OK" button. When the "Now connect the MFP interface cable to restart your computer may appear more than once), click "Continue Anyway". 4 When the "The MFP driver installation is complete. 9 Click the "Close" button when the message informs you specify the location for the software to copy the files...
... to copy the files. The setup program will start to Windows Startup?", check "Yes" and click the "OK" button. When the "Now connect the MFP interface cable to restart your computer may appear more than once), click "Continue Anyway". 4 When the "The MFP driver installation is complete. 9 Click the "Close" button when the message informs you specify the location for the software to copy the files...
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.... Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click the "Next" button. 2 The "Hardware Installation" dialog box will appear. 10 Make sure that the power of the driver is completed, click the "Finish" button to finish the printer driver installation. If you are using Windows XP with the parallel interface, go to finish the scanner driver installation. 12 Begin installation of the printer driver. 1 "SHARP AL-xxxx" (where xxxx is the model name...
.... Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click the "Next" button. 2 The "Hardware Installation" dialog box will appear. 10 Make sure that the power of the driver is completed, click the "Finish" button to finish the printer driver installation. If you are using Windows XP with the parallel interface, go to finish the scanner driver installation. 12 Begin installation of the printer driver. 1 "SHARP AL-xxxx" (where xxxx is the model name...
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... start to the MFP. The setup program will not be your default printer, select "Yes". Check your other printers and peripheral devices, and change the port setting as needed so no device is the same as the MFP's model name. dialog box appears, click the "OK" button. The Sharpdesk installer will appear. 7 Copying files for the port to select the displayed model number that is the same as...
... start to the MFP. The setup program will not be your default printer, select "Yes". Check your other printers and peripheral devices, and change the port setting as needed so no device is the same as the MFP's model name. dialog box appears, click the "OK" button. The Sharpdesk installer will appear. 7 Copying files for the port to select the displayed model number that is the same as...
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... auto power shut-off line are changed. SCANNER indicator On: The SCANNER ( ) key has been pressed and the unit is in the unit's memory. Blinking: A scan job is stored in the copy mode. 31 Off: The unit is in the following situations: • When a print job is interrupted. • When reserving a copy job. • When toner is opened and closed or the power turned off and on line and off mode. • When a misfeed or error...
... auto power shut-off line are changed. SCANNER indicator On: The SCANNER ( ) key has been pressed and the unit is in the unit's memory. Blinking: A scan job is stored in the copy mode. 31 Off: The unit is in the following situations: • When a print job is interrupted. • When reserving a copy job. • When toner is opened and closed or the power turned off and on line and off mode. • When a misfeed or error...
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... PRINTER MODE For problems with the printer function, see the online manual or the help file for the driver. Refer to open the printer driver setup screen. 4 Click "Printing Preferences" button in the "General" tab. Opening the printer driver from the "File" menu select "Properties". On Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000, select "Settings" and click "Printers". 3 Click the "SHARP AL-xxxx" (where xxxx is the model name of your unit) printer driver icon and from the start menu Open the printer driver setup...
... PRINTER MODE For problems with the printer function, see the online manual or the help file for the driver. Refer to open the printer driver setup screen. 4 Click "Printing Preferences" button in the "General" tab. Opening the printer driver from the "File" menu select "Properties". On Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000, select "Settings" and click "Printers". 3 Click the "SHARP AL-xxxx" (where xxxx is the model name of your unit) printer driver icon and from the start menu Open the printer driver setup...
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... printer driver. • If copying is being performed when printing is started . • If the paper size specified from the application's "File" menu. 3 Make sure that "SHARP AL-xxxx" (where xxxx is the model name of your preferences by switching the tab in the printer, part of the image that is pressed to switch the unit to the online state or approximately 60 seconds (auto clear time)* elapse. * The auto clear time varies with a user program setting...
... printer driver. • If copying is being performed when printing is started . • If the paper size specified from the application's "File" menu. 3 Make sure that "SHARP AL-xxxx" (where xxxx is the model name of your preferences by switching the tab in the printer, part of the image that is pressed to switch the unit to the online state or approximately 60 seconds (auto clear time)* elapse. * The auto clear time varies with a user program setting...
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... (SHARP Personal MFP series)" in Windows to close the screen. Adjust detailed settings and then scan an image from the pulldown menu. Windows XP 1 Click the "start" button, select "Control Panel" and click "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Scanners and Cameras" in Windows, start menu. For the procedures for this program" and click "Apply". USING THE SCANNER MODE The scanner driver for starting Button Manager and adjusting settings, see the online manual or the help file...
... (SHARP Personal MFP series)" in Windows to close the screen. Adjust detailed settings and then scan an image from the pulldown menu. Windows XP 1 Click the "start" button, select "Control Panel" and click "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Scanners and Cameras" in Windows, start menu. For the procedures for this program" and click "Apply". USING THE SCANNER MODE The scanner driver for starting Button Manager and adjusting settings, see the online manual or the help file...
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... online manual or the Help file for long time, remove the paper from the paper tray or multi-bypass tray. Gently close the side cover. 11 Blank copies Is the original placed face down on . 12 Side cover closed ? Turn the power switch on the original table or face up in the paper tray not set properly? Paper misfeeds frequently. Clean the transfer charger. 60 Non-standard paper used for the printer/scanner driver. Paper curled or damp? TROUBLESHOOTING If any problem occurs, check...
... online manual or the Help file for long time, remove the paper from the paper tray or multi-bypass tray. Gently close the side cover. 11 Blank copies Is the original placed face down on . 12 Side cover closed ? Turn the power switch on the original table or face up in the paper tray not set properly? Paper misfeeds frequently. Clean the transfer charger. 60 Non-standard paper used for the printer/scanner driver. Paper curled or damp? TROUBLESHOOTING If any problem occurs, check...
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... side cover open . Remove the misfed paper. 57 - 15, 17 63 A letter and a number appear The scan head locking switch is installed. the scan head locking switch. 9 The unit will be needed Drum replacement lit soon. STATUS INDICATORS When the following indicators light up or blink on the operation panel or the following alphanumeric codes appear in the display, solve the problem immediately referring to the description of "MISFEED 63 Misfeed indicator Blinking REMOVAL". Blinking TD cartridge must be open...
... side cover open . Remove the misfed paper. 57 - 15, 17 63 A letter and a number appear The scan head locking switch is installed. the scan head locking switch. 9 The unit will be needed Drum replacement lit soon. STATUS INDICATORS When the following indicators light up or blink on the operation panel or the following alphanumeric codes appear in the display, solve the problem immediately referring to the description of "MISFEED 63 Misfeed indicator Blinking REMOVAL". Blinking TD cartridge must be open...
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... - TD cartridge replacement required indicator 6, 57, 62 Appendix 68 Auto clear time 54, 55 Auto power shut-off mode 54, 55 Automatic exposure adjustment ........ 50 B Before installation 20 Button Manager 19, 34 Bypass feed 17 Bypass paper guides 5, 17, 18 C Cautions - Label 1 - Original table 59 - USB interface 45 Interface cable 70 Interrupt copying 47 Introduction 4 L Light and dark indicator 6, 49 Light key 6, 49 Loading paper 14 Loading the paper tray 15 72 Drum replacement required indicator...
... - TD cartridge replacement required indicator 6, 57, 62 Appendix 68 Auto clear time 54, 55 Auto power shut-off mode 54, 55 Automatic exposure adjustment ........ 50 B Before installation 20 Button Manager 19, 34 Bypass feed 17 Bypass paper guides 5, 17, 18 C Cautions - Label 1 - Original table 59 - USB interface 45 Interface cable 70 Interrupt copying 47 Introduction 4 L Light and dark indicator 6, 49 Light key 6, 49 Loading paper 14 Loading the paper tray 15 72 Drum replacement required indicator...
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... cartridge replacement 57 TD cartridge replacement required indicator 6, 57, 62 Transfer charger 5, 60 Tray select key 6, 53 Troubleshooting 61 Troubleshooting the unit 61 73 Scanner driver 19 Misfeed indicator 6, 62, 63 Misfeed removal - Operation panel 6 - Drum cartridge 70 - M Making copies 46 MFP driver - Part names 5 O ONLINE indicator 6, 31 ONLINE key 6, 31 Online manual 4, 43 Opening the printer driver 32 Opening the scanner driver 40 Operation panel 5, 6 Original placement - Print Status Window 19 - Original table 47 - Fusing area 64 - Paper feed...
... cartridge replacement 57 TD cartridge replacement required indicator 6, 57, 62 Transfer charger 5, 60 Tray select key 6, 53 Troubleshooting 61 Troubleshooting the unit 61 73 Scanner driver 19 Misfeed indicator 6, 62, 63 Misfeed removal - Operation panel 6 - Drum cartridge 70 - M Making copies 46 MFP driver - Part names 5 O ONLINE indicator 6, 31 ONLINE key 6, 31 Online manual 4, 43 Opening the printer driver 32 Opening the scanner driver 40 Operation panel 5, 6 Original placement - Print Status Window 19 - Original table 47 - Fusing area 64 - Paper feed...
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... user program 55 Setting up the Button Manager.......... 34 Storing the unit 71 Two-sided copying 52 Using other installed drivers 44 Using the manuals 4 Using the printer mode 32 Using the scanner mode 34 Using the SHARP TWAIN 40 Z ZOOM indicator 6, 51 ZOOM key 6, 51 INDEX BY PURPOSE Checking the package 8 Cleaning the unit - Parallel interface cable 45 - USB interface cable 45 Copying 46 Displaying total number of copies...... 56 Enlarging/reducing copies 51 Installing the software - Multi-bypass tray 17 - Paper tray 15 - SHARP...
... user program 55 Setting up the Button Manager.......... 34 Storing the unit 71 Two-sided copying 52 Using other installed drivers 44 Using the manuals 4 Using the printer mode 32 Using the scanner mode 34 Using the SHARP TWAIN 40 Z ZOOM indicator 6, 51 ZOOM key 6, 51 INDEX BY PURPOSE Checking the package 8 Cleaning the unit - Parallel interface cable 45 - USB interface cable 45 Copying 46 Displaying total number of copies...... 56 Enlarging/reducing copies 51 Installing the software - Multi-bypass tray 17 - Paper tray 15 - SHARP...