Sharp AL1217, AL1457 User Manual

APPENDIX

SPECIFICATIONS

Model AL-1217 AL-1457

Type Digital multifunctional system, desk-top type Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Printer function Available Scanner function Available Paper tray 250 sheets

Single bypass, Multi-bypass tray Single bypass (1 sheet) Paper output tray 100 sheets

SPF — SPF Original sizes

Original feed Copy/printing size A6 to A4 *

Image loss Copy speed 12 pages/min. 14 pages/min.

Print speed 12 pages/min. (A4) Continuous copying/printing Max. 99 pages subtractive counter First-copy/print time

(Approximately) Copy ratio

Exposure system

Fusing system Heat rollers Development system Magnetic brush development Light source Cold cathode fluorescent lamp

Resolution

Gradation Bit depth 1 bit or 8 bit/pixel

Sensor Colour CCD

Original table/ SPF

Original table 1 sheet SPF — Up to 30 sheets

Original table SPF — Moving original

Copier Printer 600dpi

Scanner 600 x 1200dpi Scan 256 levels Output 2 levels

Max. A4

Max. 4mm * Max. 4.5mm *

9.6 seconds * (paper:A4, exposure mode:AUTO, copy ratio:100% )

Variable:25% to 400% in 1% increments (total 376 steps) Fixed: 25%, 70% 86%, 100%, 141%, 400%

Moving optical source, slit exposure (stationary platen) with automatic exposure

600 x 300dpi (Auto/Manual mode) 600 x 600dpi (Photo mode)

Multi-bypass tray (50 sheets)

Model AL-1217 AL-1457

Scanning speed Max. 2.88ms/line Memory 8 MB

Local voltage

Power supply

Power consumption 1000 W Overall

dimensions Weight (Approximately) *

Unit dimensions

Operating conditions Emulation SHARP GDI

Interface port

Noise level

Emission concentration (measurement according to RAL-UZ 62)

*1Feed paper lengthwise only.

Leading and trailing edges.

Along the other edges in totals.

Data transmission time is not included. (Only for printer)

Not including TD and drum cartridges.

Width 607.6mm 607.6mm Depth 462.5mm 492.5mm

Width 518mm 518mm Depth 462.5mm 492.5mm Height 295.6mm 380.4mm

requirement, see the name plate located on the back of the unit.)

16kg 19kg

Temperature: 10°C to 30°C Humidity: 20% to 85%

USB interface (USB1.1 Standard) / IEEE1284-compliant bi-directional parallel interface (Only for printer)

Sound Power Level L Copying: 6.0 [B], Standby: 3.7 [B] Sound Pressure Level L Copying: 46 [dB (A)], Standby: 23 [dB (A)] Noise emission measurement in accordance with ISO 7779.

Ozone: less than 0.02 mg/m Dust: less than 0.075 mg/m Styrene: less than 0.07 mg/m

±10% (For this copier’s power supply

wA (1B=10dB)

pA (bystander positions)

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. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.

ABOUT SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS

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 Genuin e Supplies which are designed, engineered, and tested to maximise the life and performance of SHARP copiers. Look for the Genuine Supplies label on the toner package.

Supply list

Supply Part number Usable life

TD cartridge AL-110DC Approx. 4,000 sheets Drum cartridge AL-100DR Approx. 18,000 sheets

* Based on copying onto letter-type paper at 5% toned area

(The life of the TD cartridge which has been included in the unit at the factory is approximately 2,000 sheets.)

Interface cable

Please purchase the appropriate cable for your computer.

Parallel interface cable

IEEE 1284-Shielded type bi-directional parallel interface cable (2m Max.)

USB interface cable

Shielded twisted pair cable, high-speed transmission equivalent (2m Max.)

MOVING AND STORING THE UNIT

Moving instructions

When moving the unit, follow the procedure below.

When moving this unit, be sure to remove the TD cartridge in advance.

Turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the

outlet. Open the side cover and front cover, in that order. Remove the

TD cartridge and close the front cover and side cover, in that order.

To open and close the side cover and front cover, and to remove the TD cartridge, see "TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT" (p.55).

Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out

until it stops. Push the centre of the pressure plate down until it locks in

place and lock the plate using the pressure plate lock which has been stored in the front of the paper tray.

Push the paper tray back into the unit.

Lock the scan head locking switch (p.9).

When shipping the unit, the scan head locking switch must be locked to prevent shipping damage.

Close the multi-bypass tray and the paper output tray

extension, and attach the packing materials and tape which were removed during installation of the unit. See "PREPARING THE UNIT FOR INSTALLATION" (p.8).

Pack the unit into the carton. See "CHECKING PACKED

COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES" (p.8).

Proper storage

Store the supplies in a location that is:

• clean and dry,

• at a stable temperature,

• not exposed to direct sunlight

Store paper in the wrapper and lying flat.

• Paper stored out of the wrapper or in packages standing on end may curl or get damp, resulting in paper misfeeds.

INDEX

Acrobat Reader .................................43

Alarm indicator

- Drum replacement required

indicator..............................6, 56, 60

- Misfeed indicator................6, 60, 61

- TD cartridge replacement required

indicator..............................6, 55, 60

Appendix ...........................................66

Auto clear time ..................................53

Auto power shut-off mode.................53

Automatic exposure adjustment ........50

Before installation..............................20

Button Manager...........................19, 35

Bypass feed.......................................17

Bypass paper guides...............5, 17, 18

Cautions

- Handling.........................................2

- Label...............................................1

- Laser ..............................................2

- Using..............................................1

Charger cleaner.............................5, 58

Checking packed components and

accessories .........................................8

Cleaning the unit

- Cabinet.........................................57

- Original cover...............................57

- Original table................................57

- SPF .............................................. 57

- SPF scanning widow....................57

- Transfer charger...........................58

Clear key .................................6, 47, 54

Connecting the interface cable

- Parallel interface cable.................45

- USB interface cable......................45

Conventions used in this manual and

online manual......................................4

Copy flow...........................................46

Copy quantity ....................................49

Copy quantity key....................6, 49, 53

Copy ratio display key ...................6, 51

Copy ratio selector indicator..........6, 51

Copy ratio selector key..................6, 51

Dark key........................................6, 49

Display................................................. 6

Displaying total number of copies .....54

Disposing of TD cartridge..................55

Drum cartridge.........................5, 56, 68

Drum cartridge replacement.............. 56

Drum replacement required

indicator...................................6, 56, 60

Exposure adjustment.........................49

Exposure mode indicator...............6, 49

Exposure mode selector key......... 6, 49

Flow of installation.............................21

Front cover.......................... ................ 5

Fusing unit release lever ...............5, 62

Handle.................................................5

Hardware and software

requirements .....................................20

How to print............................ ... ... ..... 33

How to use the online manual...........43

Indicators on the operation panel......32

Initial settings of operation panel.......13

Installing the software..................19, 22

Installing the TD cartridge .................10

Interface

- Parallel interface...........................45

- USB interface......... ......................45

Interface cable...................................68

Interrupt copying................................47

Introduction..........................................4

Light and dark indicator.................6, 49

Light key........................................6, 49

Loading paper ...................................14

Loading the paper tray ......................15

Making copies ...................................46

MFP driver

- Print Status Window.....................19

- Printer driver .................................19

- Scanner driver..............................19

Misfeed indicator .....................6, 60, 61

Misfeed removal

- Fusing area ..................................62

- Paper feed area............................62

- SPF .............................................. 64

- Transport area..............................63

Moving instructions............................69

Multi-bypass tray...........................5, 17

Name

- Operation panel..............................6

- Part names.....................................5

ONLINE indicator ..........................6, 32

ONLINE key ..................................6, 32

Online manual ...............................4, 43

Opening the printer driver..................33

Opening the scan driver.................... 40

Operation panel...............................5, 6

Original placement

- Original table................................47

- SPF .............................................. 48

Original table .................................5, 47

Paper................................................. 14

Paper feed location indicator.........6, 51

Paper output tray.................................5

Paper output tray extension ..........5, 46

Paper tray......................................5, 15

Parallel interface cable................45, 68

Photo copying....................................49

Power cord socket...............................5

Power off ...........................................13

Power on ...........................................12

Power save indicator.....................6, 32

Power switch .................................5, 12

Preheat mode....................................53

Preparing the unit for installation.........8

Printer driver......................................19

Proper storage...................................69

Reduction/enlargement/zoom ...........51

Scan head locking switch....................9

Scanner driver...................................19

SCANNER indicator......................6, 32

SCANNER key............................. .6, 39

Scanning from your computer ...........40

Scanning with the "Scanner and

Camera Wizard"................................42

Setting up the unit ...............................7

Setup procedure..................................7

Sharpdesk.........................................19

Side cover ...........................................5

Side cover open button .......................5

Single bypass................................5, 18

Software for the SHARP Personal

MFP series........................................19

Specifications.................................... 66

SPF ...............................................5, 48

SPF indicator.................................6, 48

SPF misfeed indicator.............6, 60, 64

Start indicator............................ ... .6, 32

Start key........................... ... .... 6, 46, 54

Status indicators ................................60

Stream feeding mode............ 49, 52, 53

Supplies and options.........................68

Supply list

- Drum cartridge.............................. 68

- TD cartridge.................................. 68

TD cartridge.............................5, 10, 55

TD cartridge replacement..................55

TD cartridge replacement required

indicator...................................6, 55, 60

Transfer charger............................5, 58

Tray select key.......................... .... 6, 51

Troubleshooting................................. 59

Troubleshooting the unit....................59

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