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Sharp AL-1611 Operation Manual

Sharp AL-1611 Operation Manual

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DIGITAL LASER COPIER
OPERATION MANUAL
• GETTING STARTED
• MAKING COPIES
• STATUS INDICATORS
• GENERAL INFORMATION
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  • Page 1 MODEL AL-1611 AL-1622 DIGITAL LASER COPIER OPERATION MANUAL Page • GETTING STARTED • MAKING COPIES • STATUS INDICATORS • GENERAL INFORMATION AL-1611 AL-1622...
  • Page 2 CAUTIONS Follow the cautions below when using this copier. 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. Place the copier on a firm, level surface. Do not install the copier in a humid or dusty location.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Page GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION ....... . . 2 MAIN FEATURES ....... . 3 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    For quick reference during copier use, keep this manual in a handy location. AL-1622 is equipped with two paper trays and a single pass feeder (SPF) while AL-1611 is equipped with only one paper tray and is not equipped with an SPF. The illustrations in this manual are mainly for AL-1622.

  • Page 5: Main Features

    Paper output tray is housed in the copier for space saving. Preheat and auto power shut-off modes are provided to reduce power consumption in standby mode. As an NERGY ® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets NERGY ® guidelines for energy efficiency.

  • Page 6: Part Names And Functions

    Paper trays platen cover (AL-1611) Each tray holds 250 sheets of copy paper. Place the original on the original table and close the (AL-1611 is equipped with one paper tray.) cover before copying starts. Side cover Original table Open to remove misfeeds and to service the copier.
  • Page 7 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS SPF exit area (AL-1622 only) TD cartridge Finished originals are output here. Contains toner. Document feeder tray (AL-1622 only) Roller rotating knob Holds up to 30 originals. Turn to remove misfed paper. Original guides (AL-1622 only) Fusing unit release levers Adjust to the size of the originals.

  • Page 8: Operation Panel

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Operation panel Not used INTERRUPT key and indicator (p. 30) POWER SAVE indicator (p. 52) Interrupts a copy run. Lights up when the copier is in a preheat mode. Copy quantity display SPF indicator (AL-1622 only) (p. 19) Displays the specified copy quantity during the ready Lights up when originals are set in the SPF.
  • Page 9 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS The illustration on the left shows the operation panel of AL-1622. The portion of the operation panel of AL-1611 that is different from AL-1622 is shown above. Zero key AUTO PAPER SELECT indicator (AL-1622 only) Use as part of numeric keys to enter copy quantity.

  • Page 10: Copier Installation

    COPIER INSTALLATION Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the copier is moved. If the copier is moved from a cool place to a warm place, condensation may form inside the copier. Operation in this condition will cause poor copy quality and malfunctions.

  • Page 11: Cautions On Handling

    CAUTIONS ON HANDLING Be careful in handling the copier as follows to maintain the performance of this copier. Do not drop the copier, 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 poor copy quality.

  • Page 12: Checking Packed Components And Accessories

    CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES Open the carton and check to ensure that the following components and accessories are included. TD cartridge Operation manual Power cord Drum cartridge Copier (installed in copier) If anything is not included or is damaged, contact your authorised service representative. Save the carton and packing materials.

  • Page 13: Set-Up

    SET-UP Remove all pieces of tape, then open the document feeder cover or the platen cover and remove the protective material. Use a coin (or other suitable object) to remove the screw. Store the screw in the paper tray as described in step 6 because it must be used if the copier has to be moved.
  • Page 14 SET-UP Store the pressure plate lock which has been removed Pressure in step 5 and the screw which has been removed in plate lock step 2 in the front of the paper tray. To store the pressure plate lock, rotate the lock to fix it on the relevant location.

  • Page 15: Loading Copy Paper

    LOADING COPY PAPER To save space, this copier has been designed with one (AL-1611) or two (AL-1622) adjustable front-loading trays, which are easily opened for paper loading. For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper. (See page 59.) The paper required (...
  • Page 16 LOADING COPY PAPER Changing the copy paper size in the tray Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops. Push the pressure plate down until it locks in place. Squeeze the lock lever of the front guide and slide the front guide to match the width of the paper.
  • Page 17 LOADING COPY PAPER To set the selected paper size, press the PAPER SIZE ENTER key. The selected paper feed location indicator will blink and the corresponding paper size (which is currently set) indicator will light up steadily. All other indicators except the START key indicator will go out.

  • Page 18: Auditing Accounts

    AUDITING ACCOUNTS If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, it will not function until an assigned 3-digit account number has been entered. See page 48 for setting the auditing mode. If the copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, “––– ” will appear in the copy quantity display in the initial conditions.

  • Page 19: Normal Copying

    NORMAL COPYING Using the original table Turn the power switch on. It will take about 35 seconds for the copier to warm up. However, you Power on can make desired settings and press the START key during warm-up. Copying will start after warm-up. If the copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, the START key indicator will not light up and “–––...
  • Page 20 TRAY SELECT key. How to remove the platen cover (AL-1611 only) The platen cover can be removed to allow copying of bulky objects. To remove it, simply lift the platen cover straight up.
  • Page 21 NORMAL COPYING Using the SPF (AL-1622 only) The SPF is designed to hold up to 30 originals. Before loading originals into the SPF, be sure to remove any staples or paper clips from them. Damaged or crumpled originals may misfeed in the SPF. It is recommended that these originals be copied from the original table.
  • Page 22 NORMAL COPYING For manual copy density adjustment, press the AUTO/MANUAL/ PHOTO key to select MANUAL and adjust with the light ( ) and dark ( ) keys as desired. For photographs, select PHOTO and then adjust with the light ( and dark ( ) keys as desired.

  • Page 23: Reduction/Enlargement/Zoom

    REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Reduction and enlargement ratios can be selected either automatically with the AUTO IMAGE key or manually with the PRESET RATIO selector ( ) keys and/or the zoom ( ) keys. The zoom function enables precise copy ratio selection from 50% to 200% in 1% increments. Automatic Place the original on the original table or in the document feeder tray.
  • Page 24 REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Manual Place the original on the original table or in the document feeder tray. Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( ) keys and the zoom ( ) keys to select the desired copy ratio. To select a preset reduction or enlargement copy ratio, press the key repeatedly until the indicator for the desired copy ratio is lit.

  • Page 25: Bypass Feed (Special Paper)

    BYPASS FEED (special paper) The bypass tray is used to copy onto transparency film, labels, and other special purpose papers. Up to 100 sheets of standard copy paper can be set in the bypass tray. For special purpose papers, the original image must be smaller than the paper or media for copying.
  • Page 26 BYPASS FEED (special paper) Press the TRAY SELECT key to select the bypass tray. Leave the copy quantity at 0 if using special papers. Set the number of copies if using standard copy paper or envelopes. Press the START key.

  • Page 27: Two-Sided Copying

    TWO-SIDED COPYING Two-sided copies can be made on this copier using the bypass tray. Place the first original on the original table and make a copy. The first copy can be made using any of the paper feed stations. Replace the first original with the second original and close the document feeder cover or the platen cover.

  • Page 28: Xy Zoom

    XY ZOOM The XY ZOOM feature allows the horizontal and vertical copy ratios to be Original Copy changed independently. To use the XY ZOOM feature with the DUAL PAGE COPY feature, set the DUAL PAGE COPY feature first and then the XY ZOOM feature. (Enlargement cannot be set.) Place the original on the original table or in the document feeder tray.
  • Page 29 XY ZOOM Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( ) keys and zoom ) keys to change the copy ratio in the horizontal direction in a similar manner as for the vertical direction. Press the copy ratio display ( ) key. The selected ratio for the horizontal direction will be entered and the display will change to the copy quantity display.

  • Page 30: B/W Reverse

    B/W REVERSE Original Copy The B/W REVERSE feature is used to reverse black and white areas. When the B/W REVERSE feature is selected, the exposure mode will be automatically set to the MANUAL mode. Other exposure modes cannot be selected. Even if this feature is cancelled, the MANUAL mode will not automatically be cancelled.

  • Page 31: Dual Page Copy

    DUAL PAGE COPY Original Copy The DUAL PAGE COPY feature produces individual copies of two documents placed side by side on the original table. It is especially useful when copying books and other bound documents. If the AUTO IMAGE feature has been selected, this feature cannot be selected.

  • Page 32: Interrupting A Copy Run

    INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN INTERRUPT is used to interrupt a long copy run so that another job can be done. Press the INTERRUPT key. The copier will return to the initial settings. If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode using user program No.

  • Page 33: Automatic Exposure Adjustment

    AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs. This level is set for copying from the original table and copying from the SPF (AL-1622 only) respectively. To set the level for the SPF, place an original in the document feeder tray and make sure that the SPF indicator lights up before proceeding to step 1.

  • Page 34: Toner Save Mode

    TONER SAVE MODE This mode reduces toner consumption by approximately 10% in the automatic and manual exposure modes. Copies will be lighter but still adequate for general use. Selection of this mode does not affect the PHOTO mode. Follow the procedure below for setting the toning level. Press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO key to select the MANUAL mode.

  • Page 35: Td Cartridge Replacement

    SHARP products. TD cartridge replacement required ( ) indicator will blink and the START Only genuine SHARP consumables carry the key indicator will go out. When sufficient toner has been added, the blinking Genuine Supplies label. indicator will go out and the START key indicator will light up indicating that copying can be resumed.
  • Page 36 TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT Remove the protective cover from the TD cartridge by unlatching three cover hooks from the holes on the cartridge and then pulling the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration. Gently insert the TD cartridge along the guides until it locks in place.
  • Page 37 TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT Checking quantity of toner remaining To find out the approximate quantity of toner remaining, follow the procedure below. Press and hold the light ( ) key for more than 5 seconds until all the alarm indicators ( , and ) blink and “–...

  • Page 38: Drum Cartridge Replacement

    SHARP products. replacement required ( ) indicator will light up indicating that replacement Only genuine SHARP consumables carry the of the drum cartridge will be needed soon. When the indicator begins to Genuine Supplies label. blink, replace the drum cartridge by following the procedure given below.
  • Page 39 DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT Remove the new drum cartridge from the protective bag and gently insert the lead end of the drum cartridge along the guides. Do not touch the surface of the drum (green portion) of the cartridge. Doing so may cause smudges on the copies.
  • Page 40 DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT Drum cartridge life To find out how many more copies can be made before the 30,000 mark is reached, follow the procedure described below. Press and hold the light ( ) key for more than 5 seconds until all the alarm indicators ( , and ) blink and “–...

  • Page 41: Misfeed Removal

    ) indicator will blink, and blinking red misfeed location remove all pieces. indicators will indicate the approximate misfeed location. Be careful not to damage the photoconductive drum. First confirm the misfeed location. AL-1611 AL-1622 P. 44) P. 39, 42) P. 39, 42) P.
  • Page 42 MISFEED REMOVAL Check the misfeed location. Remove the misfed paper following the instructions for each location in the illustration below. If paper is misfed here, proceed to “B. Misfeed in the fusing area”. If the misfed paper is seen from this side, proceed to “C.
  • Page 43 MISFEED REMOVAL Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the Roller rotating knob arrow. Carefully remove the misfed paper. Lower the fusing unit release levers to allow easier removal. Return the release levers to their operating positions. Fusing unit release lever The fusing unit is hot.
  • Page 44 MISFEED REMOVAL Close the side cover by pressing the handle on the cover. The misfeed ( ) indicator will go out. Misfeed in the paper tray (upper paper tray in AL-1622) Before opening the paper tray, be sure to confirm that there is no misfed paper in the copier.
  • Page 45 MISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed in the lower paper tray (AL-1622 only) Grasp the handle of the lower side cover and gently open the cover. Remove the misfed paper. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. If the misfed paper is not seen in step 2, gently lift and pull out the lower paper tray and remove the misfed paper.
  • Page 46 MISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed in the SPF (AL-1622 only) If an original misfeed occurs in the SPF, the copier will stop and the red indicator which indicates an original misfeed will blink. Location A Open the feeding roller cover and pull the original gently Feeding roller cover to the left and out from the document feeder tray.

  • Page 47: User Programs

    USER PROGRAMS The user programs allow the parameters of certain functions to be set, changed, or cancelled as desired. List of user programs This copier has the following user programs. Program No. Program name Description Auto clear time Sets the auto clear time. The copier returns to the initial settings when the auto clear time elapses after the last copy is made.

  • Page 48: Setting The User Programs

    USER PROGRAMS Setting the user programs Press and hold the light ( ) key for more than 5 seconds until all the alarm indicators ( , and ) blink and “– –” appears in the copy quantity display. Enter a program number using the numeric keys. The selected program number will blink in the copy quantity display.
  • Page 49 USER PROGRAMS Select the desired parameter using the numeric keys. The entered parameter number will blink on the right side of the copy quantity display. The parameters are shown in the table below. For example, to change the setting of the auto power shut-off timer to 60 min., press key 2.

  • Page 50: Settings For Auditing Accounts

    USER PROGRAMS Settings for auditing accounts Settings of user programs No. 10 to 15 varies with the program number. For setting of all programs, first follow steps 1 to 3 in “Setting the user programs” on page 46 to select a program. (1. Press the light ( ) key for more than 5 seconds.
  • Page 51 USER PROGRAMS Program No. 12: Account number change Program No. 12 is used to change account numbers. When program No. 12 is entered, an account number will appear in the copy quantity display. If no account number has been registered, “12E” will appear in the copy quantity display.
  • Page 52 USER PROGRAMS Program No. 14: Number of copies per account Program No. 14 is used to display the total number of copies made against each account number. When program No. 14 is entered, an account number will appear in the copy quantity display. If no account number has been registered, “14E”...
  • Page 53 USER PROGRAMS Program No. 15: Resetting account Program No. 15 is used to reset all accounts or to reset any desired individual account. When program No. 15 is entered, “0” will blink on the right side of the copy quantity display. If no account number has been registered, “15E”...

  • Page 54: Power Save Modes

    The power switch will automatically be turned to the “OFF” position. To turn the power back on, simply turn the power switch to the “ON” position. As an NERGY ® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the NERGY ® guidelines for energy efficiency.
  • Page 55 POWER SAVE MODES Setting the power save modes The time that elapses before the copier enters a power save mode after any operation is made can be set manually. This time is set with user program No. 2 for the preheat mode and user program No. 3 for the auto power shut-off mode.

  • Page 56: User Maintenance

    USER MAINTENANCE Proper care is essential for clean, sharp copies. Please take a few minutes to regularly clean your copier. Original table and document feeder cover (AL-1622) or platen cover (AL-1611) Stains or dirt on the original table or the document feeder cover or the platen cover will also be copied.
  • Page 57 USER MAINTENANCE Transfer charger cleaning If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty. Clean the charger using the following procedure. Turn the power switch off. Open the bypass tray. Lift slightly on the side cover and slide the cover out until it stops.

  • Page 58: Copier Trouble

    COPIER TROUBLE? Problem Solution Plug the copier into a grounded outlet. Copier plugged in? See page 8. Copier does not operate. Power switch ON? Turn the power switch ON. See page 17. See pages 17 and 31. Copies are too dark or Copy density properly adjusted? too light.
  • Page 59 Solution Original table or document cover Clean regularly. See page 54. (AL-1622) or platen cover Copies are smudged or (AL-1611) dirty? dirty. Original smudged or blotchy? Use a clean original. Is copying being performed? Set the paper size after copying is complete.
  • Page 60 Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. Please contact your SHARP service centre immediately if a problem persists after checking the above. Self-diagnostic function An automatic self-diagnostic function is built into the copier. Should the copier malfunction, the self-diagnostic function will locate the problem and stop the copier to prevent damage.

  • Page 61: Supplies

    Up to 10 envelopes can be set at one time. Supply part numbers When ordering supplies, please use the correct part numbers as listed below. Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. Supply list Supply...

  • Page 62: Genuine Supplies Statement

    Standard supplies for this copier that are to be replaced by the user are copy For best copying results, be sure to use only paper, TD cartridge, and drum cartridge. SHARP products. Only genuine SHARP consumables carry the Genuine Supplies label. GENUINE SUPPLIES Proper storage...

  • Page 63: Moving Instructions

    MOVING INSTRUCTIONS When moving this copier, follow the procedure below. When moving this copier, be sure to remove the TD cartridge in advance. Turn the power switch off and disconnect the power cord. Open the bypass tray. Lift slightly on the side cover and slide the cover out until it stops.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    Original table: Moving optical source, slit exposure (stationary platen) with automatic exposure function SPF: Moving original (AL-1622 only) Copy paper feed One (AL-1611) or two (AL-1622) paper trays with automatic feed (250 sheets each), one bypass tray with automatic feed (100 sheets) Fusing system Heat roller...
  • Page 65 AL-1622: Approx. 40 kg TD and drum cartridges included Copier dimensions AL-1611: 590 mm (W) x 531 mm (D) x 470 mm (H) AL-1622: 590 mm (W) x 531 mm (D) x 650 mm (H) Operating conditions Temperature: 15°C to 30°C...

  • Page 66: Index

    INDEX Auto clear ....... . . 7, 45 Light key ....... . . 18, 46 Automatic exposure adjustment .
  • Page 67 INDEX Screw ........11, 61 Special paper ....... . 23 Specifications –...

  • Page 68: Material Safety Data Sheet

    Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. Telephone number for information : 905-890-2100 Emergency telephone number : 1-800-255-3924 Australia Sharp Corporation of Australia PTY. Ltd. Oceania No1 Huntingwood Drive Huntingwood Blacktown N.S.W. Telephone number for information : 1300-13-50-22 Germany Sharp Electronics (Europe) GMBH...
  • Page 69 : 15mg/m³ (Total Dust) , 5mg/m³ (Respirable Dust) ACGIH-TLV (USA) : 10mg/m³ (Total Dust) , 3mg/m³ (Respirable Dust) Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory Protection : None required when used as intended in Sharp equipment. Hand Protection : None required when used as intended in Sharp equipment. Eye Protection : None required when used as intended in Sharp equipment.
  • Page 70 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page: 3/4 Date Revised: Jun.28. 2002 Date Issued: Nov.1.1998 MSDS NO. F-00841 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Physical State: Solid Form: Powder Color: Black Odor: odorless : Not applicable Boiling/Melting Point : Not applicable Softening Point (°C) : 100-130 Flash Point (°C) : Not applicable...
  • Page 71 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page: 4/4 Date Revised: Jun.28. 2002 Date Issued: Nov.1.1998 MSDS NO. F-00841 13.DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION Waste from residues : Waste material may be dumped or incinerated under conditions which meet all federal, state and local environmental regulations. Contaminated Packaging : Waste may be disposed or incinerated under conditions which meet all federal, state and local environmental regulations.
  • Page 72 Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. Telephone number for information : 905-890-2100 Emergency telephone number : 1-800-255-3924 Australia Sharp Corporation of Australia PTY. Ltd. Oceania No1 Huntingwood Drive Huntingwood Blacktown N.S.W. Telephone number for information : 1300-13-50-22 Germany Sharp Electronics (Europe) GMBH...
  • Page 73 : 15mg/m³ (Total Dust) , 5mg/m³ (Respirable Dust) ACGIH-TLV (USA) : 10mg/m³ (Total Dust) , 3mg/m³ (Respirable Dust) Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory Protection : None required when used as intended in Sharp equipment. Hand Protection : None required when used as intended in Sharp equipment. Eye Protection : None required when used as intended in Sharp equipment.
  • Page 74 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page: 3/4 Date Revised: Jun.28. 2002 Date Issued: Oct.18.2001 MSDS NO. F-30841 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Physical State: Solid Form: Powder Color: Black Odor: odorless : Not applicable Boiling/Melting Point : Not applicable Flash Point (°C) : Not applicable Explosion Properties : No data Density (g/cm³)
  • Page 75 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page: 4/4 Date Revised: Jun.28. 2002 Date Issued: Oct.18.2001 MSDS NO. F-30841 13.DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION Waste from residues : Waste material may be dumped or incinerated under conditions which meet all federal, state and local environmental regulations. Contaminated Packaging : Waste may be disposed or incinerated under conditions which meet all federal, state and local environmental regulations.
  • Page 76 MEMO...
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  • Page 78 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. ADVERSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES OG SIKKERHEDSLÅS BRYTES. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
  • Page 79 In some areas, the “POWER” switch positions are marked “ I ” and “ ” on the copier instead of “ON” and “OFF”. If your copier is so marked, please read “ I ” for “ON” and “ ” for “OFF”. Caution! For a complete electrical disconnection, pull out the main plug.
  • Page 80 AL-1611/AL-1622 SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD. Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath, Manchester M40 5BE SHARP CORPORATION Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper PRINTED IN CHINA 2002K TINSE0846QSZZ...

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