AL-1631
DIGITAL LASER COPIER
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL
SYSTEM
OPERATION MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
SETTING UP THE UNIT
LOADING PAPER
MAKING COPIES
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
THE UNIT
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INSTALLING THE
SOFTWARE
(AL-1641CS)
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APPENDIX
AL-1631
AL-1641CS
MODEL
AL-1631/AL-1641CS
FOR YOUR PROTECTION...
To aid in reporting this unit in case of loss or theft, please record below the model number
and serial number located on the back of the unit. We also suggest you record all the
information listed and retain for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
Dealer
Address City
State Zip Telephone
Service Station
Address City
State Zip Telephone
To obtain service, or to obtain product literature, accessories, or
supplies,
please call 1-(630)378-3590 in the USA
or 905-568-7140 in Canada.
For customer assistance, please visit http://www.sharpusa.com/
(for USA) or http://www.sharp.ca/ (for Canada) on the World Wide Web
or call 1-(630)378-3590 (for USA).
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.
Money Stamps Bonds Stocks Bank drafts
Checks Passports Driver's licenses
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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.
• Do not switch the unit rapidly on and off. After turning the unit off, wait 10 to 15
seconds before turning it back on.
• 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 for consecutive 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 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
• subject to extreme temperature or humidity changes, e.g., near an air conditioner
or heater.
Be sure to allow the required space around the
machine for servicing and proper ventilation.
8" (20cm)
4"
(10cm)
4"
(10cm)
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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
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.
Trademark acknowledgements
•Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating system is a trademark or copyright of Microsoft
Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
• Windows
®
95, Windows
®
98, Windows
®
Me, Windows NT
®
4.0, Windows
®
2000,
and Windows
®
XP are trademarks or copyrights of Microsoft Corporation in the
U.S.A. and other countries.
• IBM and PC/AT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Acrobat
®
Reader Copyright
©
1987- 2002 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights
reserved. Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated.
• All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
For users in the USA
For users in Canada
As an
E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
Partner, SHARP has determined that
this product meets the
E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
guidelines for energy
efficiency.
Safety precautions:
This Digital Copier is rated Class 1 and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and
1040.11 of the CDRH standards. This means that the unit does not produce
hazardous laser radiation. For your safety, observe the precautions below.
• Do not remove the cabinet, operation panel or any other covers.
• The unit’s exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. Do not
bypass any safety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into switch slots.
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 0.1ppm
(0.2mg/m
3
) calculated as an 8hr. 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.
The Environmental Choice Program guidelines are applied to
the products only in Canada. The products that meet the
Environmental Choice Program guidelines carry the logo
shown to the left. The products without the logo may not meet
the Environmental Choice Program guidelines.
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INTRODUCTION
USING THE MANUALS.................4
PART NAMES ............................... 5
OPERATION PANEL.....................6
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SETTING UP THE UNIT
SETUP PROCEDURE...................7
CHECKING PACKED
COMPONENTS AND
ACCESSORIES............................. 8
PREPARING THE UNIT FOR
INSTALLATION ............................. 8
INSTALLING THE
TD CARTRIDGE.......................... 10
POWER ON................................. 12
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LOADING PAPER
PAPER.........................................14
LOADING THE PAPER TRAY..... 15
BYPASS FEED
(including special paper)..............17
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE (AL-1641CS)
SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP
PERSONAL MFP SERIES ..........19
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
REQUIREMENTS........................ 20
BEFORE INSTALLATION ........... 20
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE .. 21
INDICATORS ON THE
OPERATION PANEL...................31
USING THE PRINTER MODE..... 32
USING THE SCANNER MODE... 34
HOW TO USE THE ONLINE
MANUAL...................................... 43
USING OTHER INSTALLED
DRIVERS..................................... 44
CONNECTING THE INTERFACE
CABLE .........................................45
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MAKING COPIES
COPY FLOW ...............................46
ORIGINAL PLACEMENT............. 47
SET THE COPY QUANTITY .......49
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/
PHOTO COPYING.......................49
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/
ZOOM ..........................................51
SELECTING THE TRAY..............51
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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
ABOUT THE SPECIAL
FUNCTIONS OF AL-1641CS ......52
DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL
FUNCTIONS ................................54
TONER SAVE MODE ..................54
USER PROGRAMS .....................55
DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER
OF COPIES .................................56
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MAINTENANCE
TD CARTRIDGE
REPLACEMENT ..........................57
DRUM CARTRIDGE
REPLACEMENT ..........................58
CLEANING THE UNIT .................59
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT
TROUBLESHOOTING.................61
STATUS INDICATORS................62
MISFEED REMOVAL ..................63
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APPENDIX
SPECIFICATIONS .......................68
ABOUT SUPPLIES AND
OPTIONS.....................................70
MOVING AND STORING
THE UNIT ....................................71
SOFTWARE LICENSE ................72
MSDS...........................................76
INDEX ..........................................92
CONTENTS
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This chapter provides basic information for using the unit.
USING THE MANUALS
In addition to this printed manual an online manual is also provided. (The AL-1631 does
not have an online manual.) To get full use of all features and functions of this product,
be sure to familiarize yourself with both manuals. This printed manual provides all
installation and setup instructions as well as instructions in the use of all copier
functions. The online manual contains the following information.
Online manual (AL-1641CS)
Provides you with information on how to specify preferences and troubleshooting. Check
the online manual when you use this unit after all the initial setup is completed.
How to use the online manual
Explains how to use the online manual.
Print
Provides information on how to print a document.
Scan
Explains how to scan using the scanner driver and how to adjust the settings for
the Button Manager.
Troubleshooting
Provides instructions on how to solve driver or software problems.
Conventions used in this manual and online manual
• This operation manual explains the operation of the AL-1631 and AL-1641CS
models. In cases where the operation is the same, the AL-1641CS is used.
• Illustrations of driver screens and other computer screens show the screens that
appear in Windows XP Home Edition. Some of the names that appear in these
illustrations may differ slightly from the screens that appear in other operating systems.
• This operation manual refers to the Single Pass Feeder as the "SPF".
• In this manual, the following icons are used to provide the user with information
pertinent to the use of the unit.
Some model may not be available in some countries.
Warns the user that injury may result if the contents of the warning
are not properly followed.
Cautions the user that damage to the unit or one of its components
may result if the contents of the caution are not properly followed.
Notes provide information relevant to the unit regarding
specifications, functions, performance, operation and such, that
may be useful to the user.
Indicates a letter displayed in the display.
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INTRODUCTION
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PART NAMES
Interface
(AL-1641CS)
TD cartridge Drum cartridge
SPF
Exit area
2
3
4
1
5
7
6
8
9
10
11
13
14
15
USB
connector
Parallel
connector
Original guide
Document feeder tray
Document
feeder cover
5
3
12
Multi-bypass tray
Document glass
Operation panel
Front cover
Paper tray
Side cover
Side cover open button
Bypass tray paper guides
Paper output tray
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Paper output tray extension
Power switch
Handle
Power cord
Fusing unit release lever
Transfer charger
Charger cleaner
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10
11
12
13
14
15
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OPERATION PANEL
AL-1641CS
Original to copy key and indicators
(AL-1641CS)
Two-sided copies from
one-sided originals.
Turn on Long Edge or
Turn on Short Edge
can be selected.
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.49)
Light and dark keys and indicators
Use to adjust the MANUAL or PHOTO
exposure level. Selected exposure level is
shown by a lit indicator. (p.49) Use to start
and terminate user program setting. (p.55)
Alarm indicators
Drum replacement required
indicator (p.58)
Misfeed indicator (p.63)
TD cartridge replacement
required indicator (p.57)
SPF indicator (p.48)
SPF misfeed indicator (p.67)
Copy ratio selector key and
indicators
Use to sequentially select preset
reduction/enlargement copy ratios.
Selected copy ratio is shown by a lit
indicator. (p.51)
Copy ratio display (%) key (p.51)
Display
Displays the specified copy quantity,
zoom copy ratio, user program code,
and error code.
SCANNER key and indicator
(p.31, p.39)
(AL-1641CS)
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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10
ONLINE key and indicator
(AL-1641CS)
Lights up when the unit is used as a
printer and scanner. For description of
the ONLINE indicator, see
"INDICATORS ON THE OPERATION
PANEL" (p.31).
Power save indicator
Lights up when the unit is in a power
save mode. (p.54, p.55)
Paper feed location indicators
Light up to show the selected paper
feed station.
Tray select key
Use to select a paper feed station
(paper tray or multi-bypass tray). (p.51)
ZOOM keys and indicator
Use to select any reduction or
enlargement copy ratio from 25% to
400% in 1% increments. (p.51)
Copy quantity keys
• Use to select the desired copy
quantity (1 to 99). (p.49)
• Use to make user program entries.
(p.55)
Clear key
• Press to clear the display, or press
during a copy run to terminate
copying. (p.49)
• Press and hold down during standby
to display the total number of copies
made to date. (p.56)
Start key and indicator
• Copying is possible when the
indicator is on.
• Press to start copying
• Use to set a user program. (p.55)
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Follow the installation procedure below to use the unit properly.
SETUP PROCEDURE
When using the unit for the first time, setup the unit following the procedure shown
below.
* If you are only using the unit for copying, skip this step.
If the unit does not function properly during setup or use, or if a function
cannot be used, see "TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT" (p.61).
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)
8 Now, you can copy (p.46), print (p.33), or scan (p.34) your
document.
3 Install the TD cartridge. (p.10)
4 Load the paper in the paper tray (p.15) or the multi-bypass
tray
. (p.17)
5 Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest outlet. (p.12)
6 Install the software.* (p.19)
7 Connect the interface cable* (p.45) and turn on the unit. (p.12)
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SETTING UP THE UNIT
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CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND
ACCESSORIES
Open the carton and check if the following components and accessories are
included.
If anything is not included or is damaged, contact our Technical Assistance
Department at 1-(630)378-3590 in the USA or 905-568-7140 in Canada.
PREPARING THE UNIT FOR INSTALLATION
1
Be sure to hold the handles on
both sides of the unit to unpack
the unit and carry it to the
installation location.
Drum cartridge
(installed in unit)
Operation manual
AL-1641CS
Software CD-ROM
TD cartridge
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2
2
Remove all pieces of tape shown in the illustration below. Then
open the SPF and remove protective materials. After that, take
out the bag containing the TD cartridge.
3
Release the scan head locking switch.
The scan head locking switch is under the document glass.
If the switch is locked (
)
, the unit will not operate. Unlock the switch ( )
as shown below.
Lock Unlock
Grasp here and turn in
the direction of the arrow.
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INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE
1
Open the multi-bypass tray,
and then open the side
cover.
2
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.
3
Push gently on both sides of the
front cover to open the cover.
4
Remove the TD cartridge from the bag. Remove the protective
paper. Hold the cartridge on both sides and shake it
horizontally four or five times. Hold the tab of the protective
cover and pull the tab to your side to remove the cover.
CAUTION tape
Protective pins
4 or 5 times
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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 button.
When closing the covers, be
sure to close the front cover
securely and then close the
side cover. If the covers are
closed in the wrong order, the
covers may be damaged.
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POWER 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. The start ( ) 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"
described on the next page.
About the scan head
The scan head lamp remains on constantly when the unit is in the ready condition
(when the start ( ) indicator is illuminated).
The unit adjusts the scan head lamp periodically to maintain copying quality. At this
time, the scan head moves automatically. This is normal and does not indicate unit
trouble.
If you use the unit in a country other than the country where the unit was
purchased, you will need to make sure that your local power supply is
compatible with your model. If you plug the unit into an incompatible
power supply, irreparable damage to the unit will result.
Only insert the power cord into a properly grounded wall socket.
Do not use extension cords or power strips.
• The unit will enter a power save mode once the set time has elapsed
without any unit operation. The settings of the power save modes can
be modified. See "USER PROGRAMS" (p.55).
• The unit will return to the initial settings a preset amount of time after
the end of copy or scanner job. The preset amount of time (auto clear
time) can be changed. See "USER PROGRAMS" (p.55).
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Initial settings of operation panel
When the unit power is on, the operation panel will revert to the initial settings when
the time set with the "Auto clear time" setting (p.55) elapses after a copy or scanner
job is finished, or when the clear ( ) key is pressed twice.
The initial settings of the operation panel are shown below.
When copying is begun in this state, the settings in the following table are used.
Power off methods
If not used for a certain period of time, the unit will automatically enter auto power
shut-off mode (p.54) in order to minimize power consumption. In cases where the
machine will not be used for a long time, turn off the power switch and remove the
power cord from the outlet.
Copy quantity 1 copy
Exposure adjustment AUTO
Zoom 100%
Tray Paper tray
AL-1641CS only
Original to copy The "Original to copy" indicator does
not illuminate. (One-sided copying
only)
AL-1641CS
"0" is displayed in the display.
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Follow the steps below to load paper into the tray.
PAPER
For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP.
* Do not use non-standard envelopes, and envelopes that have metal clasps, plastic
snappers, string closures, windows, linings, self-adhesive, patches or synthetic
materials. Do not use envelopes that are filled with air or envelopes that have
labels or stamps attached. These will cause physical damage to the unit.
** For paper weighing from 28 to 34.5 lbs. (105g/m
2
to 128g/m
2
), 8-1/2" x 11" is the
maximum size that can be fed through the multi-bypass tray.
• Special papers such as transparency film, labels and envelopes must be fed one
sheet at a time through the multi-bypass tray.
Type of paper
feeding
Type of media Size Weight
Paper tray Standard paper Letter (8-1/2" x 11")
Legal (8-1/2" x 14")
Invoice (5-1/2" x 8-1/2")
15 lbs. to 21 lbs.
(56g/m
2
to
80g/m
2
)
Multi-bypass
tray
Standard paper and
thick paper
Letter (8-1/2" x 11")
Legal (8-1/2" x 14")
Invoice (5-1/2" x 8-1/2")
14 lbs. to 34.5
lbs.**
(52g/m
2
to
128g/m
2
)
Special
media
Transparency
film
Letter (8-1/2" x 11")
Envelope* Commercial 10
(4-1/8" x 9-1/2")
Monarch
(3-7/8" x 7-1/2")
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LOADING PAPER
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LOADING THE PAPER TRAY
1
Raise the handle of the paper tray
and pull the paper tray out until it
stops.
2
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.
3
Store the pressure plate lock which has been removed in step
2. To store the pressure plate lock, rotate the lock to fix it on the
relevant location.
4
Adjust the paper guides on the paper tray to the copy paper
width and length. Squeeze the lever of paper guide and slide
the guide to match with the width of the paper. Move paper
guide to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray.
Pressure plate lock
A
B
Paper
guide B
Paper
guide A
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5
Fan the paper and insert it into the tray. Make sure the edges go
under the corner hooks.
6
Gently push the paper tray back into the unit.
Do not load paper above the maximum height line ( ). Exceeding
the line will cause a paper misfeed.
• After loading paper, to cancel the blinking without restarting
copying, press the clear ( ) key. The in the display will go out
and the start ( ) indicator will light up.
• Be sure that paper is free of rips, dust, wrinkles, and curled or bent
edges.
• Make sure all the paper in the stack is the same size and type.
• When loading paper, ensure there is no space between the paper and
the guide, and check if the guide is not set too narrow causing the
paper to bend. Loading paper in these ways will result in document
skew or a paper jam.
• When not using the unit for an extended period, remove all paper from
the paper tray and store it in a dry place. If paper is left in the unit for
an extended period, the paper will absorb moisture from the air,
resulting in paper jams.
• When adding new paper to the paper tray, remove the old paper
already contained in the tray. Placing new paper on top of the paper
already contained in the tray may result in feeding two sheets at one
time.
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BYPASS FEED (including special paper)
The multi-bypass tray can be used to feed standard paper, transparency film, labels,
envelopes, and other special purpose paper. Paper measuring from 3-1/2" x 5-1/2"
to 8-1/2" x 14" and in the weight range of 14 lbs. to 34.5 lbs. (52g/m
2
to 128g/m
2
) can
be used in this tray. (For paper weighing from 28 lbs. to 34.5 lbs. (105g/m
2
to
128g/m
2
), 8-1/2" x 11" is the maximum size.)
The multi-bypass tray
1
Open the multi-bypass tray and extend the tray.
• The multi-bypass tray can hold maximum of 50 sheets of paper.
(Capacity will vary depending on the type of paper loaded.)
• The original image must be smaller than the paper or media for
copying. If the original image is bigger than the paper or media, this
may cause smudges on the edges of the copies.
To close the multi-
bypass tray,
perform step 1
and then step 2 in
the illustration and
push the round
projections at the
right of the tray
until they click.
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2
Set the paper guides to the paper width. Insert the paper (print
face down) all the way into the multi-bypass tray.
3
Press the tray select ( ) key to select the multi-bypass tray.
• Paper must be fed narrow side into the feed slot.
•
Special papers such as transparency film, labels, and envelopes
must be fed one sheet at a time through the multi-bypass tray.
• When copying onto transparency film, remove each copy
promptly. Do not let copies stack up.
Note for loading envelopes
• Envelopes must be fed narrow side into the feed slot at a time.
• Do not use non-standard envelopes, and envelopes that have metal clasps, plastic snappers,
string closures, windows, linings, self-adhesive, patches or synthetic materials. Do not use
envelopes that are filled with air or envelopes that have labels or stamps attached.
• Envelopes of which the surface is not flat because of embossing may cause the
copies/prints to become smudged.
• Under high humidity and temperature conditions the glue flaps on some envelopes
may become sticky and be sealed closed when copied/printed.
• Use only envelopes which are flat and crisply folded. Curled or poorly formed
envelopes may be poorly printed or may cause misfeeds.
• Be sure to select either Com10, DL, C5 or Monarch on the paper size setting of the
printer driver. (For detailed information on printer driver, refer to the online manual.)
• It is recommended that you perform a test print before performing the actual copied/
printed job.
Print face
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This chapter explains how to install the software that allows the AL-1641CS to be
used as a printer and scanner, and the procedures for using the printer and scanner
functions. The following term is used in this chapter.
CD-ROM
Means the supplied CD-ROM with the SHARP Personal MFP series software.
SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP PERSONAL MFP
SERIES
The supplied CD-ROM includes software for this unit.
MFP driver
Scanner driver
Permits you to operate scanning function of this unit with TWAIN-compliant and
WIA-compliant application.
Printer driver
Enables you to use the printer function of this unit with your computer.
Print Status Window
The print state and information on current printing are displayed on the status
monitor window.
Sharpdesk
An integrated software environment that makes it easy to manage document and
image files and launch applications.
Button Manager
Button Manager enabling the SCANNER ( ) key located on the unit.
The scanning feature is only available with Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
using a USB connection. For users running Windows 95/NT4.0 or using
a parallel connection, only printing is available.
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE (AL-1641CS)
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HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Check the following hardware and software requirements in order to install the software.
*
1
Compatible with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP
Professional or Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled model with USB interface
equipped as standard.
*
2
Printing is unavailable in MS-DOS mode.
*
3
The administrator's authorization is required to install this software using this installer.
BEFORE INSTALLATION
The following table shows the drivers and software that can be installed for each
version of Windows and interface connection method.
*
1
When the unit is connected through the parallel port, the Print Status Window can only
be used when the parallel port is set to ECP mode. To set the parallel port mode, refer
to your computer manual or ask the manufacturer of your computer.
*
2
Sharpdesk can be installed when using a parallel interface connection, however, the
unit’s scanner function cannot be used.
Computer type IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a
USB1.1*
1
or bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE 1284)
Operating system*
2
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT
Workstation 4.0 (ServicePack 5 or later)*
3
, Windows 2000
Professional*
3
, Windows XP Professional*
3
, Windows XP
Home Edition*
3
Display 800 x 600dots (SVGA) display with 256 colors (or better)
Hard disk free space
150MB or more
Other requirement
for hardware
An environment on which any of the operating systems listed
above can fully operate
MFP Driver
Button
Manager
Sharpdesk
Printer driver/
Print Status
Window
Scanner driver
Users of Windows
98/Me/2000/XP who
will use the USB
interface connection
Available*
1
Available Available Available
Users of Windows
98/Me/2000/XP who
will use the parallel
interface connection
Not Available
Not
Available
Available*
2
Windows 95/NT 4.0
users
Is there another GDI printer driver or a Windows Printing System printer
driver already installed? If installed, change the printer port setting. For
the change of the printer port setting, see "USING OTHER INSTALLED
DRIVERS" (p.44).
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Flow of installation
Refer to the following table and then begin installation.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
The following term is used in this section.
MFP
Means the unit as a printer and scanner.
Installing onto Windows XP (USB/parallel interface)
Before starting the installation, make sure the USB or parallel interface cable is not
connected to the MFP.
1
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2
Click the "start" button, click "My Computer" ( ), and then
double-click the CD-ROM ( ) icon.
Operating
system
Interface Reference pages for how to install
Windows XP
USB/
Parallel
Installing onto Windows XP (USB/parallel interface)
(p.21)
Windows 98
USB
Installing onto Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB interface) (p.25)
Parallel
Installing onto Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000
(Parallel interface) (p.28)
Windows Me
USB
Installing onto Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB interface) (p.25)
Parallel
Installing onto Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000
(Parallel interface) (p.28)
Windows 2000
USB
Installing onto Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB interface) (p.25)
Parallel
Installing onto Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000
(Parallel interface) (p.28)
Windows 95/
NT 4.0
Parallel
Installing onto Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000
(Parallel interface) (p.28)
• For this description, it is assumed that the mouse is configured for
right hand operation.
• To print or scan, the MFP must be in the online state.
• The scanner feature only works when using a USB interface cable.
• If any error message appears, solve the problem following the
instructions on the screen. After your problem is solved, the installing
procedure will be continued. Depending on your problem, you may
have to exit the installer. In this case, click the "Cancel" button to exit
the installer. After solving your problem, reinstall the software from the
beginning.
When any of "Found New Hardware Wizard" messages appear during
the software installation, be sure to click the "Cancel" button.
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3
Double-click the "setup" ( ) icon.
4
Select the software packages to be
installed, and then click the "Next"
button.
The software packages with checkmark ( )
on the list on the screen will be installed.
Click the "Display README" button to show
the information on the selected package.
5
Review the software packages to be
installed on the screen, and then click
the "Start" button.
The software packages to be installed will be
displayed on the screen. If inappropriate
packages are displayed, click the "Back" button
to select appropriate packages again.
6
Copying files for MFP driver installation (This step will start if it
was selected in step 4).
1
After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the
"Next" button.
2
A dialog box appears asking you to verify that the USB or parallel
interface cable is not connected to the MFP. Make sure that the
interface cable is not connected and click the "Next" button.
If the language selection screen appears after you double click the
"setup" icon, select the language you wish to use and click the "Next"
button. (Normally, the correct language is selected automatically.)
• If you are using the parallel interface connection, do not select the
Button Manager checkbox because this feature is not supported with
the parallel interface.
• If the following screen appears, click the "OK" button. Review the
contents in "BEFORE INSTALLATION" (p.20), and then select only
appropriate the software packages to be installed.
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4
3
Click the "Next" button in the dialog box to
install the MFP driver or Cancel to quit the
installation.
The setup program will start to copy the files.
If the following screen appears while the files are
being copied (the message may appear more
than once), click "Continue Anyway".
4
When the "The MFP driver installation is complete." dialog box
appears, click the "OK" button.
The Button Manager installer will start.
7
Begin installation of the Button Manager (This step will start if it
was selected in step 4).
1
After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the
"Next" button.
2
Read the message in the "Please read the following information."
window, and then click the "Next" button.
3
When a message appears that lets you specify the location for the
software to be installed, click the "Next" button.
4
If the program displays "Do you want the Button Manager added to
Windows Startup?", check "Yes" and click the "OK" button.
The setup program will start to copy the files.
5
Click the "Finish" button when the message informs you that
setup is successful.
The Sharpdesk installer will start.
8
Begin installation of the Sharpdesk (This step will start if it was
selected in step 4).
1
After confirming the message in the "Welcome to Sharpdesk
installation" window, click the "Next" button.
2
Read the message in the "Information" window, and then click the
"Next" button.
3
When the "Choose Destination Location" window appears, click
the "Next" button.
4
When the "Select Program Folder" window appears, click the
"Next" button.
The setup program will start to copy the files.
5
Click the "Finish" button when the message informs you that
Setup is complete.
9
Click the "Close" button when the
message informs you that "Setup has
finished". When the "Now connect the
MFP interface cable to the PC" dialog
box appears, click the "OK" button.
After the installation, a message to
restart your computer may be
displayed. In this case, click the "Yes"
button to restart your computer.
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10
Make sure that the power of the MFP is turned on, and then
connect the USB interface cable or parallel interface cable.
(p.45)
Windows will detect the MFP and the Plug and Play screen will appear. If
you are using Windows XP with the parallel interface, go to step 12.
11
Begin installation of the scanner driver.
1
"SHARP AL-1641CS" will appear in the "Found New Hardware
Wizard" dialog box. Select "Install the software automatically
(Recommended)" and click the "Next" button.
2
The "Hardware Installation" dialog box will appear. Click the
"Continue Anyway" button.
3
When installation of the driver is completed, click the "Finish"
button to finish the scanner driver installation.
12
Begin installation of the printer driver.
1
"SHARP AL-1641CS" will appear in the "Found New Hardware
Wizard" dialog box. Select "Install the software automatically
(Recommended)" and click the "Next" button.
2
The "Hardware Installation" dialog box will appear. Click the
"Continue Anyway" button.
3
When installation of the driver is completed, click the "Finish"
button to finish the printer driver installation.
You have completed the installation of all the software.
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4
Installing onto Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB interface)
Before starting the installation, make sure the USB interface cable is not connected
to the MFP.
1
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2
Double-click "My Computer" ( ), and then double-click the
CD-ROM ( ) icon.
3
Double-click the "setup" ( ) icon.
4
Select the software packages to be
installed, and then click the "Next"
button.
The software packages with checkmark ( )
on the list on the screen will be installed. Click
the "Display README" button to show the
information on the selected package.
5
Review the software packages to be installed on the screen,
and then click the "Start" button.
The software packages to be installed will be displayed on the screen. If
inappropriate packages are displayed, click the "Back" button to select
appropriate packages again.
When any of "Hardware Found", or "Found New Hardware Wizard"
messages appear during the software installation, be sure to click the
"Cancel" button.
If the language selection screen appears after you double click the
"setup" icon, select the language you wish to use and click the "Next"
button. (Normally, the correct language is selected automatically.)
If the following screen appears, click the "OK" button. Review the
contents in "BEFORE INSTALLATION" (p.20), and then select the
appropriate driver software packages to be installed.
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6
Copying files for MFP driver installation.
1
After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the
"Next" button.
2
A dialog box appears asking you to verify that the interface cable
is not connected to the MFP. Make sure that the interface cable is
not connected and click the "Next" button.
3
Click the "Next" button in the dialog box
showing the files to be copied for installation
of the MFP driver.
The setup program will start to copy the files.
In Windows 2000, if the following screen appears
while the files are being copied (the message
may appear more than once), click "Yes" in
Windows 2000.
4
The following screen appears when all of the
files for the USB interface connection have
been copied. If you are not using a parallel
interface cable for connection to the MFP,
please click the "No" button.
5
When the "The MFP driver installation is
complete." dialog box appears, click the "OK" button.
The Button Manager installer will start.
7
Begin installation of the Button Manager (This step will start if it
was selected in step 4).
1
After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the
"Next" button.
2
Read the message in the "Please read the following information."
window, and then click the "Next" button.
3
When a message appears that lets you specify the location for the
software to be installed, click the "Next" button.
4
If the program displays "Do you want the Button Manager added to
Windows Startup?", check "Yes" and click the "OK" button.
The setup program will start to copy the files.
5
Click the "Finish" button when the message to inform you of the
completion of the installation appears.
The Sharpdesk installer will start.
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4
8
Begin installation of the Sharpdesk (This step will start if it was
selected in step 4).
1
After confirming the message in the "Welcome to Sharpdesk
installation" window, click the "Next" button.
2
Read the message in the "Information" window, and then click the
"Next" button.
3
When the "Choose Destination Location" window appears, click
the "Next" button.
4
When the "Select Program Folder" window appears, click the
"Next" button.
The setup program will start to copy the files.
If the dialog box asking "If you have TIF files
saved using Photoshop or Imaging for
Windows you should hit Skip" appears,
answer the question to continue the
Sharpdesk installation.
5
Click the "Finish" button when the message
to inform you of the completion of the installation appears.
9
Click the "Close" button when the
message to inform you of the
completion of the installation appears.
When the "Now connect the MFP
interface cable to the PC." dialog box
or "After Windows system restarts..."
dialog box appears, click the "OK"
button.
10
Make sure that the power of the MFP is turned on, and then
connect the USB interface cable. (p.45)
Windows will detect the MFP and the Plug and Play screen will appear.
11
Follow the instructions in the Plug and Play screen that
appears in your version of Windows to begin the installation.
You have completed the installation of the software.
After the installation, a message to
restart your computer may be
displayed. In this case, click the "Yes"
button to restart your computer.
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Installing onto Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000
(Parallel interface)
Before starting the installation, make sure the USB or parallel interface cable is not
connected to the MFP.
1
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2
Double-click "My Computer" ( ), and then double-click the
CD-ROM ( ) icon.
3
Double-click the "setup" ( ) icon.
4
Select the software packages to be
installed, and then click the "Next"
button.
The software packages with checkmark ( )
on the list on the screen will be installed.
Click the "Display README" button to show
the information on the selected package.
5
The next screen appears. Make sure that the parallel interface
cable is not connected, and click "OK".
6
Check the contents of the package on the screen, and then
click the "Start" button.
The software packages to be installed will be displayed on the screen. If
inappropriate packages are displayed, click the "Back" button to select only
appropriate software packages.
When any of "Hardware Found", or "Found New Hardware Wizard"
messages appear during the software installation, be sure to click the
"Cancel" button.
If the language selection screen appears after you double click the
"setup" icon, select the language you wish to use and click the "Next"
button. (Normally, the correct language is selected automatically.)
In Windows 95/NT 4.0, "Button
Manager" does not appear. In
Windows 98/Me/2000, do not select
the "Button Manager" checkbox.
because this is not supported when
using the parallel interface.
Windows 95/NT 4.0 Windows 98/Me/2000
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