Sharp AL-1530 User Manual

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		the following measures:
		FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
		equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
		authority to operate this equipment.
		Note:
		This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
		B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
		designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
		residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
		frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
		instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
		However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
		installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
		television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
		on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
		● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
		● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
		● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
		the receiver is connected.
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		LISTED ACCESSORY
		9K11 ITE.
		“For use
		AL-1000
		AL-1010
		AL-1020
		AL-1200
		AL-1220
		AL-1280
		AL-1520
		AL-1040
		AL-1240”

CONTENTS

1 GETTING STARTED
INTRODUCTION		2
–	Making floppy disks from CD-ROM				3
MAIN FEATURES		3
–	Before reading the next section			3
INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL PRINTER UPGRADE KIT 4
–	Checking packed components and accessories					4
–	Removing the cabinet cover and board cover					5
–	Installing the printer board		6
–	Installing the memory 7
–	Replacing the cabinet cover and board cover					7
–	Connecting the power cord		9
CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE 9
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE							10
–	Description of the printer driver			10
–	Checking the hardware and software requirements						10
–	Installing the printer driver		10
–	AL-1000 Series printer driver group				16

2 PRINTING
PRINTING A PAGE		17
–	Executing printing	17
–	Indicators on the operation panel 18
SETTING PRINT CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER DRIVER 18
PRINTING FROM AN MS-DOS APPLICATION 21
–	Print setting from the MS-DOS prompt 21
–	Settings on the front panel 22
–	Software printer setting 22

3 PRINTER TROUBLE

TROUBLESHOOTING 23

– Printing problems	23
STATUS MONITOR	26
USING OTHER INSTALLED DRIVERS		28
UNINSTALLING PRINTER DRIVER		29

4 APPENDIX

SPECIFICATIONS 30

PARALLEL INTERFACE 31

PRINT AREA 32

INDEX

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1 GETTING STARTED

This chapter provides basic information for using the SHARP AL-1000 series printer and its features.

INTRODUCTION

The AL-1000 series machines can be used as a copier and a laser printer. This manual describes only the printer features of the machine. To use an AL-1000 series machine as a copier and to learn additional information which relates to both the copier and printer features, see the copier manual. To get full use of all printer features, familiarize yourself with this manual. For quick reference during printer use, keep this manual in a handy location.

Conventions used in this manual

In this manual, the following icons are used to provide the user with information pertinent to the use of the machine.

Warns the user that injury to the user or damage to the machine may result if the contents of the warning are not properly followed.

Cautions the user that damage to the machine or one of its components may result if the contents of the caution are not properly followed.

Notes provide information relevant to the machine regarding specifications, functions, performance, operation and such, that may be useful to the user.

●When you try to execute printing while copying is being performed, printing will be executed after copying is finished.

●When you try to make a copy while printing is being performed, printing will be interrupted and you can make a copy. Printing will be resumed after copying is finished.

Trademark acknowledgments

Windows, MS-DOS, Windows NT and Windows Printing System are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

IBM, PC/AT and OS/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. HP, LaserJet and PCL are trademarks of the Hewlett-Packard Company.

All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

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INTRODUCTION

Making floppy disks from CD-ROM

The printer driver data in the CD-ROM can be copied to floppy disks.

Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0:

	1	Double-click My Computer, Sharp_al, and Makedisk.
		Double-click Makedisk.exe.
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		Follow the on-screen instructions.
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	Windows 3.1x:
		Double-click the File Manager in the Main window of Program Manager and select
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		CD-ROM and the Makedisk directory.
		Double-click Makedisk.exe.
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		Follow the on-screen instructions.
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MAIN FEATURES

qPrinting from Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0 applications

●High-speed and high-quality printing can be performed from Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0 applications through the SHARP GDI (Graphics Device Interface) system.

●Since print data is processed in the computer, waiting time during printing is short.

wHigh-speed printing at 8 pages/min.

●First print time is approximately 9.6 seconds.

●Print speed is 8 pages/min., when printing multiple pages.

Before reading the next section

The AL-1000 series copiers are equipped with the printer interface either as standard features or optional features depending on the model. If your copier is equipped with the printer interface as standard, proceed to page 9 – CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE.

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INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL PRINTER UPGRADE KIT

To install the printer board and memory, be sure to follow the precautions below.

Be sure to turn off this machine and your computer and remove the power cord before starting installation. If not, an electric shock or injury may result.

●Do not touch the chips, circuits, and connectors on the printer board and memory board directly with your hands. Doing so may damage them through static electricity.

●Discharge the static electricity in your body by touching a grounded

metal part before starting installation.

● To protect the printer board and memory from static damage, remove them from protective bags just before starting work.

●Do not touch any object which easily generates static electricity (such as a computer display) with your hand.

●Do not subject the printer board and memory to undue shock.

●Do not put the printer board or memory in a location which easily generates static electricity (such as on a carpet).

Checking packed components and accessories

Open the carton and check if the following components and accessories are included.

Printer board ... 1	Memory ... 1*	Printer driver	Screwdriver ... 1
		(CD-ROM) ...	1

Screws ... 4	Operation manual ... 1	Interface cable ... 1
		(for IBM PC/AT or compatible computers)

*In some models, the memory has been already installed in the machine and is not supplied in the printer upgrade kit (AL-10PK).

If anything is damaged or not included, contact your SHARP Service Center.

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INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL PRINTER UPGRADE KIT

Removing the cabinet cover and board cover

	1	Ensure that the power switch on the copier is in the off position. Remove the power
		cord from the power cord socket at the rear of the copier.

	2	Remove the screw from the cabinet cover at the rear side of the machine using the
		supplied screwdriver.

	3	Slide the cabinet cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and pull the cover while
		raising it a little to remove it.

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4	Remove the three screws from the board cover.

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INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL PRINTER UPGRADE KIT

5	Open the board cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and then remove it.

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Installing the printer board

	1	Before installing the printer board, be sure to read the precautions on page 4.
	2	Remove the printer board from the protective bag.
	3	Install the printer board so that the parallel interface connector of the board is fitted
		into the hole for the connector.

	Hole for the connector
4	Secure the printer board using the supplied four screws.

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5	Connect the board cable to the connector of the machine.

Installing the memory

If the memory is not supplied in the printer upgrade kit (AL-10PK), proceed to the “Replacing the cabinet cover and board cover” subsection.

	1	Before installing the memory, be sure to read the precautions on page 4.
	2	Remove the memory from the protective bag.
	3	Check the orientation of the connector on the memory board and the connector on
		the machine, and connect them securely.

Replacing the cabinet cover and board cover

1	Reattach the board cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.

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INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL PRINTER UPGRADE KIT

2	Secure the board cover using the three screws which had been removed.

	3	Remove the cabinet cover at the slit portion by bending it back with your hand to
		separate it.
		Take care in handling the cabinet cover because the exposed edge could be
		sharp and may injure your hands.

	4	Fit the projections of the cabinet to the notches of the machine, push the cabinet
		downward a little and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow.

5	Secure the cabinet cover using the screw which has been removed.

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Connecting the power cord

	1	Ensure that the power switch of the copier is in the OFF position. Insert the removed
		power cord into the power cord socket at the rear of the copier.

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CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE

To use an AL-1000 series machine as a laser printer, connect it to the parallel interface cable.

● Use the supplied parallel interface cable.

● For specifications of the parallel interface, see page 31.

	1	Check that the power switches of both the printer and the computer are in the OFF
		position.
	2	Plug the parallel interface cable into the printer interface connector. Fasten the two
		bail clips at the side of the printer connector to hold the interface connector in place.
	3	Plug the other end of the cable into the parallel interface connector on your computer.
		(Refer to your computer manual for details.)
		Bail clip	Parallel interface connector

Interface connector

Cable

The printer sends and receives data bi-directionally and at high speed. Some switch boxes and pass-through devices cannot support high-speed, bidirectional transfer of data, and using them may cause printing errors.

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE

Description of the printer driver

The printer driver is the software program which runs the printer. It converts the data in your file into information that the printer can understand. It also controls communication between the printer and computer as the data is printed.

Checking the hardware and software requirements

You will need the following hardware and software in order to install the printer driver.

Computer type	IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a bi-
	directional parallel interface and CD-ROM drive
Windows type	Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT
	4.0
CPU	486DX 66 MHz or better
Physical RAM	Windows 95, Windows 3.1x: 8MB (16MB or more is
	recommended.)
	Windows NT4.0: 12MB (16MB or more is recommended.)
	Windows 98: 16MB (32MB or more is recommended.)
Display	640 x 480 dots (VGA) or better
Hard disk free space	10 MB or more

The printer driver included in this product cannot be used under Windows NT 3.5x, OS/2, pure MS-DOS and other operating systems which are not described above.

If you are using some of your computer’s memory as a RAM drive, the printer driver may not be allocated the correct amount of memory. In such a case, reduce the size of your RAM disk, or do not use the RAM disk. Please refer to your MS Windows documentation for further information.

Installing the printer driver

The software for your printer is provided on CD-ROM.

Before installing the printer driver, be sure to check the following items.

●Is the printer connected properly to the computer?

●Does the printer have paper?

●Is there another GDI printer driver or 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 on page 28.

In this description, the following drive configuration is supposed. Specify proper drives depending on the configuration of your computer.

Drive R: CD-ROM drive (installation source)

Drive C: Hard disk drive (installation destination)

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