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This chapter provides basic information for using the unit.
INTRODUCTION
USING THE MANUALS
In addition to this printed manual an online manual is also provided. To get full use of all
features and functions of this product, be sure to familiarise 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
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-1217 and AL-1457 models. In
cases where the operation is the same, the AL-1457 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.
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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PART NAMES
SPF (AL-1457)
Original
exit area
1
2
3
4
Single bypass
(AL-1217)
Original guide
Feeding
roller cover
Original feeder tray
TD cartridge Drum cartridge
7
Original cover (AL-1217)
5
6
7
Multi-bypass
tray (AL-1457)
1
Interface
USB
interface
Parallel
interface
8
9
10
11
12
Original table
1
Operation panel
2
Front cover
3
Paper tray
4
Side cover
5
Side cover open button
6
Bypass paper guides
7
Paper output tray
8
Paper output tray extension
9
Power switch
10
5
13
3
Handle
11
Power cord socket
12
Fusing unit release lever
13
Transfer charger
14
Charger cleaner
15
14
15
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