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- Page 1 Digital Laser Copier/Printer Operation Manual MODEL AL-1451...
- Page 2 To obtain service, or to obtain product literature, accessories, or supplies, 1-(630)378-3590 please call 1-877-SHARP-CC For customer assistance, please visit http://www.sharp-usa.com (for USA) or http://www.sharp.ca (for Canada) on the World Wide Web or call 1-(630)378-3590 (for USA). SERIAL NUMBER City Telephone City...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION CAUTIONS MAIN FEATURES PART NAMES OPERATION PANEL INSTALLATION COPIER INSTALLATION CAUTIONS ON HANDLING CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES UNPACKING REMOVING PROTECTIVE PACKING MATERIALS INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE LOADING COPY PAPER (installing the paper tray) POWER TO COPIER POWER ON –... - Page 4 CONTENTS SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT USER MAINTENANCE – – – – COPIER TROUBLE? MISFEED REMOVAL – A Misfeed in the paper feed area – B Misfeed in the fusing area – C Misfeed in the transport area –...
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Page 5: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED This chapter provides basic information for using the copier. INTRODUCTION This copier has been designed to provide intuitive operating ease while requiring a minimum amount of space. To get full use of all copier features, be sure to familiarize yourself with this manual and the copier. -
Page 6: Main Features
CAUTIONS Place the copier on a firm, level surface. Do not install the copier in a humid or dusty location. When the copier is not used for long time, for example for consecutive holidays, turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet. When moving the copier, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet. - Page 7 Substantial copying functions Zoom copying from 50% to 200% in 1% increments can be performed. Continuous copying of maximum 99 sheets can also be performed. Automatic document feeding through the single pass feeder (SPF) can be performed. Toner save mode reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%. User programs allow setting/modification of functions for customer’s needs.
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Page 8: Part Names
PART NAMES Original table Operation panel Paper tray Front cover Parallel interface connector TD cartridge lock release button TD cartridge Fusing unit release lever SPF exit area Original cover Side cover Manual bypass Paper guides Side cover Handle open button Power cord socket Power switch Drum cartridge... -
Page 9: Operation Panel
OPERATION PANEL Exposure mode selector key and indicators Use to sequentially select the exposure modes: AUTO, MANUAL or PHOTO. Selected mode is shown by a lit indicator. (p. 20) Light and dark keys and exposure indicators Use to adjust the MANUAL or PHOTO exposure level. -
Page 10: Installation
INSTALLATION Follow the installation procedure below to use the copier properly. 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. -
Page 11: Cautions On Handling
Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing and proper ventilation. A small amount of ozone is produced within the copier 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 mg/m calculated as an 8 hr. -
Page 12: Checking Packed Components And Accessories
TD cartridge Copier If anything is not included or is damaged, contact our Technical Assistance Department at 1-(630)378-3590 in the USA or 1-877-SHARP-CC (toll free)/ 905-568-7140 in Canada. Save the carton and packing materials. These can be re-used for transporting the machine, should it be necessary. -
Page 13: Removing Protective Packing Materials
REMOVING PROTECTIVE PACKING MATERIALS Remove all pieces of tape shown in the illustration below. Then open the original cover and remove protective materials Use a coin (or suitable object) to remove the screw. Store the screw in the paper tray because it will be used if the copier has to be moved. -
Page 14: Installing The Td Cartridge
INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE Open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button. Remove the CAUTION tape from the front cover and remove the two protective pins from the fusing unit by pulling the strings upward one at a time. Push gently on both sides of the front cover to open the cover. -
Page 15: Loading Copy Paper (Installing The Paper Tray)
Gently insert the TD cartridge until it locks in place. Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. When closing the covers, be sure to close the front cover securely and then close the side cover. - Page 16 LOADING COPY PAPER Remove the pressure plate lock. Rotate the pressure plate lock in the direction of the arrow to remove it while pressing down the pressure plate of the paper tray. Store the pressure plate lock which has been removed in step 2 and the screw which has been removed when unpacking (see page 11, step 2 of REMOVING PROTECTIVE PACKING MATERIALS) in the front of the paper tray.
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Page 17: Power To Copier
Gently push the paper tray back into the copier. After loading copy paper, to cancel the blinking “P” without restarting copying, press the clear ( indicator will light up. POWER TO COPIER Ensure that the power switch of the copier is in the OFF position. Insert the attached power cord into the power cord socket at the rear of the copier. -
Page 18: Power On
POWER ON Turn the power switch on the left side of the copier to the “ON” position. The ready ( indicator will light up and other indicators which show the initial settings of the operation panel will also light up to indicate the ready condition. For the initial settings, see the “Initial settings of operation panel”... -
Page 19: Making Copies
MAKING COPIES This chapter describes basic copying functions and some other copying functions using the manual bypass. PAPER For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP . Type of paper Type of media feeding Paper tray Standard paper Manual bypass... -
Page 20: Normal Copying
NORMAL COPYING This copier has two document input stations - a single pass feeder (SPF) for automatic document feeding and an original table for manual handling of documents. The SPF is designed to hold up to 30 originals measuring from 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 14" and weighing from 14 to 23 lbs. - Page 21 B. When using the original table: (1) Open the original cover. (2) Place an original face down on the original table. Align it with the original scale and the centering ( ) mark. Close the original cover. Original scale mark When copying a book or an original which has been folded or a crumpled original, press down the original cover lightly.
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Page 22: Stream Feeding Mode
NORMAL COPYING Press the print ( To display the number of copies made in a continuous run, press the left copy quantity key. To stop copying in the middle of a run, press the clear ( stop and the number in the display will be reset to “0”. Stream feeding mode The stream feeding mode allows easy operation of continuous copying from the SPF. -
Page 23: Reduction/Enlargement/Zoom
Use the light ( ) and dark ( If exposure level 2 is selected, the two left-handmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously. Also, if level 4 is selected, the two right-handmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously. Set the number of copies using the copy quantity ( ) key. -
Page 24: Bypass Feed (Special Paper)
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Set the number of copies using the copy quantity ( ) key. BYPASS FEED (special paper) The single-sheet manual bypass can be used to feed standard paper, transparency film, labels, and other special purpose papers measuring from 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 14" and in the weight range of 14 to 34.5 lbs. -
Page 25: Two-Sided Copying
TWO-SIDED COPYING Two-sided copying can be made on this copier using the manual bypass. Example: The following two originals will be copied onto two sides of copy paper. First original Second original Place the first original on the original table and make a copy. The first copy can be made using either the paper tray or the manual bypass. -
Page 26: Special Functions
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS This chapter describes the special functions of this copier. Use these functions as needed. Toner save mode (page 24) Reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%. Power save modes (page 25) The copier has two power save modes of operation: preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode. -
Page 27: User Programs (Power Save Modes, Auto Clear Time, Stream Feeding Mode)
Press and hold down the exposure mode selector key for approximately 5 seconds. The manual ( ) indicator will go out and the photo ( The exposure indicator marked “5” will light up, indicating the standard toner mode is active. To enter the toner save mode, press the light ( The exposure indicator marked “1”... -
Page 28: Displaying Total Number Of Copies
USER PROGRAMS Press the print ( currently selected parameter number for the program will blink on the right side of the display. Select the desired parameter using the right copy quantity ( parameter number will blink on the right of the display. Program Factory default settings are indicated with an asterisk (*). -
Page 29: Supplies And User Maintenance
SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE This chapter describes how to replace the TD cartridge and the drum cartridge. Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT The TD cartridge replacement required ( ) indicator will light up when toner is needed. For more information on purchasing the TD cartridge, see SUPPLY PART NUMBERS AND STORAGE on page 43. -
Page 30: Drum Cartridge Replacement
TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT Install a new TD cartridge. To install the new cartridge, see page 12, INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE. Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The will light up. - Page 31 Remove the new drum cartridge from the protective bag and remove the protective cover from the cartridge. Then gently install the new drum cartridge. Do not touch the surface of the drum (green portion) of the cartridge. Doing so may cause smudges on the copies. Gently install the TD cartridge.
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Page 32: User Maintenance
USER MAINTENANCE Proper care is essential in order to get clean, sharp copies. Be sure to take a few minutes to regularly clean the copier. Before cleaning, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet. -
Page 33: Transfer Charger
Transfer charger 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 side cover while pressing the side cover open button. Take the charger cleaner out by holding the tab. Set the charger cleaner onto the right end of the transfer charger, gently slide the cleaner to the left end, and then remove it. -
Page 34: When Copier Is Not In Use
USER MAINTENANCE When copier is not in use To prevent entry of dust and foreign matter, store the copier as follows. Remove the power cord and secure the copier using tape (four locations). -
Page 35: Copier Trouble
COPIER TROUBLE? This chapter describes misfeed removal and troubleshooting. MISFEED REMOVAL When the misfeed ( ) indicator blinks or of a misfeed. If a misfeed occurs when using the SPF, a number may appear in the display after a minus sign. -
Page 36: A Misfeed In The Paper Feed Area
MISFEED REMOVAL A Misfeed in the paper feed area Gently remove the misfed paper from the paper feed area as shown in the illustration. When area, pull out the paper tray and remove the misfed paper. If the paper cannot be removed, proceed to “B Misfeed in the fusing area”. -
Page 37: C Misfeed In The Transport Area
Do not touch the surface of the drum (green portion) of the drum cartridge when removing the misfed paper. Doing so may cause smudges on copies. Do not remove the misfed paper from above the fusing unit. Unfixed toner on the paper may stain the paper transport area, resulting in smudges on copies. -
Page 38: D Misfeed In The Spf
MISFEED REMOVAL Rotate the feeding roller in the direction of the arrow and gently remove the misfed paper from the exit area. Raise the fusing unit release lever, close the front cover and then close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The misfeed ( indicator will go out and the ready ( When closing the covers, be sure to close the front cover securely and then close the side cover. - Page 39 (B) Open the original cover and rotate the roller rotating knob to remove the misfed original from the exit area. If the misfed original cannot be easily removed, proceed to (C) under the feeding roller without pulling the original forcibly. (C) Open the original cover and rotate the roller rotating knob to remove the misfed original from the document feeder tray or exit area.
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Page 40: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If any problem occurs, check the list below before contacting our Technical Assistance Department. Problem Copier does not operate. Blank copies Power save ( indicator on. Copies are too dark or too light. Dust, dirt, smudges appear on copies. Striped copies Paper misfeeds frequently. -
Page 41: 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 both the table below and the relevant page. Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. Indication Steadily... -
Page 42: 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 respectively. When adjusting the automatic exposure level for copying from the SPF, place an original in the document feeder tray and make sure that the SPF ( ) indicator lights When adjusting the level for copying from the original table, make sure that no original is left in the document feeder tray. -
Page 43: Appendix
APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS Type Digital laser copier/printer, desk-top type Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Automatic original Up to 30 sheets feed (SPF) Original size Max. 10" x 14" (Max. 8-1/2" x 14" for SPF) Copy sizes 8-1/2" x 14" to 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" (Feed copy paper lengthwise only.) Image loss: Max. - Page 44 First-copy time may differ depending on operating conditions, such as power-supply voltage and room temperature. As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units.
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Page 45: Supply Part Numbers And Storage
When ordering supplies, please use the correct part numbers as listed below. Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP Genuine Supplies which are designed, engineered, and tested to maximize the life and performance of SHARP copiers. -
Page 46: 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 side cover while pressing the side cover open button. both sides of the front cover to open the cover. -
Page 47: Index
INDEX Auto clear ....24, 25 Automatic exposure adjustment ..40 Auto power shut-off mode ..24, 25 Cautions . - Page 48 INDEX Packed components ....10 Paper – loading ......13 –...
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- Page 51 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 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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Page 52: Sharp Corporation
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135. www.sharp-usa.com SHARP ELECTRONICS OF CANADA LTD. 335 Britannia Road East, Mississauga, Ontario, L4Z 1W9 SHARP CORPORATION PRINTED IN CHINA 2001J TINSE0677QSZZ...