Sharp AL-1551CS, AL-1540CS, AL-1530CS, AL-1215 Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

CODE : 00ZAL1551CS1E

DIGITAL LASER COPIER/ DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM

AL-1215 AL-1530CS

(AL-1551CS)

MODEL

CONTENTS

[ 1 ] GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1

[ 2 ] SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1

[ 3 ] CONSUMABLE PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1

[ 4 ] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1

[ 5 ] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 1

[ 6 ] COPY PROCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 1

[ 7 ] OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 1

[ 8 ] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 1

[ 9 ] ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 1

AL-1540CS AL-1551CS

[10] SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 1

[11] USER PROGRAMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 1

[12] ELECTRICAL SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 1

[13] CIRCUIT DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 1

Parts marked with “ ” are important for maintaining the safety of the machine. Be sure to replace these parts with the replacement parts specified to maintain the safety and performance of the machine.

This document has been published to be used

SHARP CORPORATION

for after sales service only. The contents are subject to change without notice.

CAUTION

This product is a class 1 laser product that complies with 21CFR 1040 of the CDRH standard and IEC825. This means that this machine does not produce hazardous laser radiation. The use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

This laser radiation is not a danger to the skin, but when an exact focusing of the laser beam is achieved on the eye’s retina, there is the danger of spot damage to the retina.

The following cautions must be observed to avoid exposure of the laser beam to your eyes at the time of servicing.

1) When a problem in the laser optical unit has occurred, the whole optical unit must be exchanged as a unit, not as individual parts.

2) Do not look into the machine with the main switch turned on after removing the developer unit, toner cartridge, and drum cartridge.

3) Do not look into the laser beam exposure slit of the laser optical unit with the connector connected when removing and installing the optical system.

4) The middle frame contains the safety interlock switch.

Do not defeat the safety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into the switch slot.

LASER WAVE – LENGTH : 770 ~ 795nm Pulse times : 0.481m sec (20,787 rpm) Out put power : 0.17mW

± 0.01mW

CAUTION

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION,

WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

VORSICHT

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

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AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

ADVARSEL

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.

VARNING !

OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRREN ÄR URKOPPLAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. – STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.

At the production line, the output power

of the scanner unit is adjusted to 0.57 MILLI-WATT PLUS 20 PCTS and is maintained constant by the operation of the Automatic Power Control (APC). Even if the APC circuit fails in operation for some reason, the maximum output power will only be 15 MILLI-WATT 0.1 MICRO-SEC. Giving and accessible emission level of 42 MICRO-WATT which is still-less than the limit of CLASS-1 laser product.

Caution

This product contains a low power laser device. To ensure continued safety do not remove any cover or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

The foregoing is applicable only to the 220V model

230V model and 240V model.

VAROITUS! LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.

VARNING - OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ ANNAT SÄTT ÄN I DENNA BRUKSANVISNING SPECIFICERATS, KAN ANVÄNDAREN UTSÄTTAS FÖR OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING, SOM ÖVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN FÖR LASERKLASS 1.

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

CONTENTS

[1] GENERAL

1. Major functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

[2] SPECIFICATIONS

1. Basic Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2. Operation specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

3. Copy performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

4. GDI Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

5. Scan function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

6. SPF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

7. RSPF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

[3] CONSUMABLE PARTS

1. Supply system table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

2. Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3. Production control number(lot No.) identification . . . . . . . . . 3-2

[4] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES

1. Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

2. Internal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

3. Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4. Motors and solenoids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

5. Sensors and switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

6. PWB unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

7. Cross sectional view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

1. Copier installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

2. Cautions on handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

3. Checking packed components and accessories . . . . . . . . . 5-1

4. Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

5. Removing protective packing materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

6. Installing the TD cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

7. Loading copy paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

8. Power to copier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

9. Software for the AL-1200 (USB) series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

10. Connecting the interface cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8

11. Parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

12. USB interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

13. Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

[6] COPY PROCESS

1. Functional diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

2. Outline of print process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

3. Actual print process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

[7] OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS

1. Outline of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

2. Scanner section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2

3. Laser unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3

4. Fuser section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3

5. Paper feed section and paper transport section. . . . . . . . . .7-4

6. Process unit new drum detection mechanism . . . . . . . . . . .7-7

7. SPF section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7

8. D-D (Duplex to Duplex) mode paper/

document transport (Duplex model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8

[8] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

1. High voltage section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1

2. Operation panel section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2

3. Optical section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3

4. Fusing section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5

5. Tray paper feed/transport section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-7

6. Manual paper feed section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-13

7. Rear frame section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-17

8. Power section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-18

9. SPF section (SPF model only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-18

10. 2nd cassette section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-21

11. Duplex motor section (RSPF model only). . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-23

12. Reverse roller section (RSPF model only) . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-23

13. RSPF section (RSPF model only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-24

[9] ADJUSTMENTS

1. Optical section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1

2. Copy density adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-4

3. High voltage adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-5

4. Duplex adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-6

[10] SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES

1. Entering the simulation mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1

2. List of simulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2

3. Contents of simulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3

4. Trouble codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-15

[11] USER PROGRAM

1. Functions that can be set with user programs . . . . . . . . . .11-1

2. Change the setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-1

3. Density level adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-2

4. Toner save mode setup and cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-2

[12] ELECTRICAL SECTION

1. Block diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1

2. Circuit descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3

[13] CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

1. MCU PWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-1

2. OPERATION PWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-10

3. I/F PWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-11

4. POWER SUPPLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-12

5. ACTUAL WIRING DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14

[1] GENERAL

1. Major functions

Configurations

Item

CPM SB/MB 2 Tray SPF R-SPF

Model AL-1215 12CPM SB 8M AL-1530CS 15CPM SB 8M AL-1540CS 15CPM SB 8M AL-1551CS 15CPM MB 16M

Descriptions of items

CPM: Copy speed (Copies Per Minute) SB/MB: SB = Manual feed single bypass, MB = Manual feed multi bypass 2 tray: Second cassette unit. SPF: Original feed unit R-SPF: Duplex original feed unit Color scanner: Color scanner function GDI printer: GDI printer function with USB. PCL printer: PCL printer function with USB. SOPM: Scan Once Print Many function (Many copies are made by one scan.) Duplex: Auto duplex copy function Memory: Standard page memory FAX: FAX function.

Descriptions of table

: Standard provision : No function or no option available

Opt: Option

Color

Scanner

GDI

printer

PCL

printer

SOPM Duplex Memory FAX

AL-1215/AL-1530CS

AL-1551CS GENERAL 1 - 1

AL-1540CS

AL-1551CS

[2] SPECIFICATIONS

1. Basic Specifications

Item Type Desktop Copy system Dry, electrostatic Segment (class) Digital personal copier Copier dimensions AL-1215 20.4"(W)X18.2"(D)X11.6"(H) (518mm(W)X462.5mm(D)X295.6mm(H))

AL-1530CS 20.4"(W)X18.2"(D)X11.6"(H) (518mm(W)X462.5mm(D)X295.6mm(H)) AL-1540CS 20.4"(W)X19.4"(D)X15.0"(H) (518mm(W)X492.5mm(D)X380.4mm(H)) AL-1551CS 20.4"(W)X19.4"(D)X18.3"(H) (518mm(W)X492.5mm(D)X465.4mm(H))

Weight (Approximately)

2. Operation specifications

Paper feed section

Paper exit section Exit way Face down

Originals Original set Center Registration (left edge)

Paper feed system

AB system Tray paper feed

Inch system Tray paper feed

AL-1215 35.3lbs.(17Kg) TD and drum cartridges included AL-1530CS 35.3lbs.(17Kg) AL-1540CS 41.9lbs.(20Kg) AL-1551CS 50.7lbs.(24Kg)

Section, item Details

AL-1215/1530CS/1540CS 1 tray (250 sheet) + single bypass AL-1551CS 2 tray (500 sheet) + multi bypass (50 sheet) Paper size A4, B5, A5 (Landscape)

section

Multi bypass paper feed section

Single bypass paper feed section

section

Multi bypass paper feed section

Single bypass paper feed section

Capacity of output tray 100 sheets

Max. original size A4 (8-1/2" x 14") Original kinds sheet, book Original size detection None

Paper weight 56 - 80g/m Paper feed capacity 250 sheets Kinds Standard paper, specified paper, recycled paper Remark User adjustment of paper guide available Paper size A4, B5, A5, B6, A6 (Landscape) Paper weight 52 - 128g/m Paper feed capacity 50 sheets Kinds Standard paper, specified paper, recycled paper, OHP,

Label, (Single copy) Remark User adjustment of paper guide available Paper size A4, B5, A5, B6, A6 (Landscape) Paper weight 52 - 128g/m Paper feed capacity 1 sheet Kinds Standard paper, specified paper, recycled paper, OHP,

Label, Postal card, Envelop, Post card (Including

double postal without fold line) Remark User adjustment of paper guide available Paper size 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2 x 11", 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" (Landscape) Paper weight 15 - 21 lbs. Paper feed capacity 250 sheets Kinds Standard paper, specified paper, recycled paper Remark User adjustment of paper guide available Paper size 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2 x 11", 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", 3-1/2" x 5-1/2"

(Landscape) Paper weight 14 - 34.5 lbs. Paper feed capacity 50 sheets Kinds Standard paper, specified paper, recycled paper, OHP,

Label, Envelop (Single copy) Remark User adjustment of paper guide available Paper size 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2 x 11", 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" (Landscape) Paper weight 14 - 34.5 lbs. Paper feed capacity 1 sheet Kinds Standard paper, specified paper, recycled paper, OHP,

Label, Envelop Remark User adjustment of paper guide available

(15 - 21 lbs.)

(14 - 34.5 lbs.)

AL-1551CS SPECIFICATIONS 2 - 1

Section, item Details

Optical section Scanning

section

Scanning system 3 CCDs (RGB) sensor scanning by lighting white lamp CCD sensor Resolution 600 dpi Lighting lamp Type CCFL

Voltage 560Vrms Power consumption 2.8W

Output data R, G, B 1 or 8 bits/pixel / A/D 16bit Writing section

Writing system Writing to OPC drum by the semiconductor laser

Laser unit Resolution 600 dpi

Image forming Photoconductor type OPC (30ø)

Life 18k

Charger Charging system Saw -tooth charging with a grid, / (-) scorotron

discharge Transfer system (+) DC scorotron system Separation system (-) DC scorotron system

Developing Developing system Dry, 2-component magnetic brush development system Cleaning Cleaning system Counter blade system (Counter to rotation)

Fusing section Fusing system Heat roller system

Upper heat roller type Teflon roller Lower heat roller type Silicon rubber roller Heater lamp type Halogen lamp

Voltage 100V Power consumption 800W

Electrical section Power source Voltage 100V, 110V, 120/127V, 230V, 240V

Frequency Common use for 50 and 60Hz

Power consumption Max. Less than 1000W

Average (during copying)

AL-1215 300 Wh/H *1) AL-1530CS 300 Wh/H *1) AL-1540CS 300 Wh/H *1)

AL-1551CS 310 Wh/H *1) Average (stand-by) ~ 127V 80Wh/H *1), 230V, 240V 75Wh/H *1) Pre-heat mode ~ 127V 16.5Wh/H *1), 230V, 240V 18Wh/H *1) Auto power shut-off mode ~ 127V 80Wh/H *1), 230V, 240V 75Wh/H *1)

*1) May fluctuate due to environmental conditions and the input voltage.

AL-1551CS SPECIFICATIONS 2 - 2

3. Copy performance

Section, item Details AL-1215 AL-1530CS AL-1540CS AL-1551CS

Copy magnification Fixed

Manual steps (manual, photo) Copy speed First copy time Tray paper feed 9.6 sec. (Pre-heat mode:25 sec. / Auto power-shut-off mode : 40 sec.)

AB system A4 (Landscape)

AB system B5 (Landscape)

Inch system 8-1/2" x 14" (Landscape)

Inch system 8-1/2" x 11" (Landscape)

Max. continuous copy quantity 99 Void Void area leading edge 1 - 4mm

Warm-up time 0 sec. Power save mode reset time 0 sec. Paper jam recovery time 0 sec.

magnification ratios

Zooming magnification ratios

Copy speed (CPM)

Image loss leading edge same size: 3.0mm or less (OC) / 4mm or less (SPF/R-SPF/Duplex)

Same size 12 15 15 15 Enlargement 12 15 15 15 Reduction 12 15 15 15 Same size 12 15 15 15 Enlargement 12 15 15 15 Reduction 12 15 15 15 Same size 12 12 12 12 Enlargement 12 12 12 12 Reduction 12 12 12 12 Same size 12 15 15 15 Enlargement 12 15 15 15 Reduction 12 15 15 15

Trailing edge 4mm or less, 6mm or less (Duplex copying/both image) Side edge void area 0.5mm or more (per side)

3 Reduction + 2 Enlargement

(AB system : 25, 70, 86, 100, 141, 400%)

(Inch system : 25, 64, 78, 100, 129, 400%)

25 - 400%

(376 steps in 1% increments)

5 steps

A4 or Letter/100%/Auto Exposure

4.5mm or less (total of both sides)

Enlarge: 2mm or less (OC) / 3mm or less (SPF/R-SPF/Duplex)

Reduction (50%): 6.0mm or less (OC) / 8mm or less (SPF/R-SPF/

Duplex)

AL-1551CS SPECIFICATIONS 2 - 3

4. GDI Printer

Print speed Max. 12ppm (A4, 8.5" x 11") (Mono CW chart / Pentium III 733Mhz / 128MB / Win 98) First print time 9.6 sec. (without data transfer time) Duplex Yes CPU None Memory 8MB (Duplex model: 16MB) Interface IEEE1284 / USB 1.1 Emulation GDI Resolution 600dpi *1 Supported OS Win 95 / 98 / Me / NT 4.0 / 2000 / XP WHQL support Yes *2

*1: Engine Resolution *2: By running change

5. Scan function

Type Flat Bed Color Scanner Scanning system Original table/SPF/RSPF (Valid only in the single mode) Light source 3 CCDs (RGB) sensor scanning by lighting white lamp (2 pcs of CCFL) Resolution Optical: 600 x 1200dpi

Setting range: 50 - 9600dpi (Preview resolution is fixed at 75dpi)

Originals Sheet type / Book type Output data R, G, B 1 or 8 bits/pixel / A/D 16bit Scan range OC / SPF: 8.52 (H) x 14.72 (V)"

Scan speed OC / SPF: Max. 2.88ms/line (Color/Gray scale), Max. 0.96 ms/line (B & W) Protocol TWAIN / WIA (Only XP)* / STI Interface USB1.1 Scanner utility Button Manager / Sharpdesk / Composer Scan key/lamp Yes Duplex scan No Supported OS Win 98 / Me / 2000 / XP Void area No (User settable by PC) WHQL supported Yes *

* Since only XP is subject to WHQL, XP will be supported to obtain WHQL.

Original position: Left Center

6. SPF

Original capacity 30 sheets (52 to 90g/m Original size A4 to A5/10" x 14" to 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Original replacement speed 12CPM(A4/8-1/2" x 11"Landscape)(15CPM model) Original placement Face up Original weight 52 to 90g/m Mixed feeding(Paper size) Performance Degraded Original which cannot Thermal papers, originals with punch holes for files, be used folded paper, transparent originals such as OHP films,

stapled or clip used originals with cover up liquid used, Originals with tape sealed, originals with high level frictional coefficient such as photos or catalogs.

(14 - 23.9lbs.)

)(14 to 23.9 lbs.)

7. RSPF

Original capacity 30 sheets (52 to 90g/m Original size A4 to A5/10" x 14" to 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Original replacement speed 12CPM(A4/8-1/2" x 11"Landscape)(15CPM model) Job speed(Tray1,Landscape) Single copy S to S 12CPM

S to D 5.6CPM D to S 5.5CPM D to D 5.2CPM

Multi copy S to S 15CPM

D to S 15CPM Original placement Face up Original weight 52 to 90g/m Mixed feeding(Paper size) Performance Degraded Original which cannot Thermal papers, originals with punch holes for files, be used folded paper, transparent

originals such as OHP films, stapled or clip used originals with cover up liquid used,

Originals with tape sealed, originals with high level frictional coefficient such as photos or

catalogs.

(14 - 23.9lbs.)

)(14 to 23.9 lbs.)

AL-1551CS SPECIFICATIONS 2 - 4

[3] CONSUMABLE PARTS

1. Supply system table

Common to all destinations

No. Name Content Life Product name Package

1 Develop cartridge (Black) x 1

(Except Europe)

2 Develop cartridge (Black) x 1

(Except Europe)

3 Develop cartridge (Black) x 1

(Europe)

4 Drum cartridge Drum cartridge 18K AL-100DR 5

2. Environmental

The environmental conditions for assuring the copy quality and the machine operations are as follows:

Toner/developer cartridge x 1 (Toner: Net weight 220g)(Developer: Net weight 190g)6K(5% document)

Toner/developer cartridge x 1 (Toner: Net weight 124g)(Developer: Net weight 190g)4K(5% document)

AL-100TD 5

AL-110TD 5

AL-110DC 5

(1) Normal operating condition

Temperature:20 - 25°C Humidity:65 ± 5%RH

(2) Acceptable operating condition

Humidity (RH)

85%

60%

20%

10˚C 30˚C 35˚C

(3) Optical condition

Humidity (RH)

90%

60%

(4) Supply storage condition

Humidity (RH)

90%

20%

–5˚C45˚C

15%

–25˚C30˚C40˚C

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3. Production control number(lot No.) identification

Production month Production day Destination code (Dealer, distributor, OEM, etc.) Production place (SOCC: Fixed to B.) End digit of year Version No.

* Destination

Division No.

EX Destination A same pack G

B same pack H

Option Destination A P

The label on the drum cartridge shows the date of production. (SOCC production)

Production control label attachment position

Division No. Ex production 1 Option 2 Same pack 3

Production month Production day Destination code (Dealer, distributor, OEM, etc.) Production place (SOCC: Fixed to B.) End digit of year Version No.

X000119Ver.A 1

Production month (1 - 9 = Jan. - Sep. 0 = Oct. X = Nov. Y = Dec.) Serial number of month Fixed to 1. Pack division (See table below) End digit of year Version No.

Production control label attachment position(*1)

*1 The production control label is not attached to the cartridge of a

China product.

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[4] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES

1. Appearance

SPF/RSPF

Interface

1 Original cover 2 Side cover 3 Bypass tray 4 Bypass tray guides 5 Side cover open button 6 Front cover

7 Paper tray 8 Operation panel 9 Original table 10 Document feeder tray 11 SPF exit area *1 / RSPF exit area *2 12 Original guides 13 Feeding roller cover 14 USB interface 15 Parallel interface 16 Paper output tray 17 Paper output tray extension 18 Power switch 19 Handle 20 Power cord

*1 SPF only *2 RSPF only

9 8

6 7

Single bypass

16 17

18 19

2. Internal

1 TD cartridge lock release button 2 TD cartridge 3 Drum cartridge

4 Drum cartridge handle 5 Fusing unit release lever 6 Charger cleaner

7 Transfer charger

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3. Operation panel

(AL-1551CS)

13 14 15 16 17 18

1 Duplex Mode select key and indicator

(RSPF only)

3 Light and dark keys and exposure indicators

Use to adjust the MANUAL or PHOTO exposure level. Selected exposure level is shown by a lit indicator. Use to start and terminate user program setting.

5 SPF/RSPF indicator 6 SPF misfeed indicator 7 Copy ratio selector key and copy ratio indicators

Use to sequentially select preset reduction/enlargement copy ratios. Selected copy ratio is shown by a lit indicator.

9 Display

Displays the specified copy quantity, zoom copy ratio, user program code, and error code.

11 ON LINE key / indicator

Lights up when the machine is used as a printer and scanner. *3

13 Paper feed location indicators

Light up to show the selected paper feed station.

15 Zoom keys / indicator

Use to select any reduction or enlargement copy ratio from 25% to 400% in 1% increments.

17 Clear key

• Press to clear the display, or press during a copy run to terminate copying.

• Press and hold down during standby to display the total number of copies made to date.

*1. Photoreceptor Cartridge Replacement indicator

After making 17,000 copies, the indicator will be “ON”, and after 1,000 copier more are made, the indicator starts blinking and machine will hard-stop (after current job) until a new cartridge is installed. End life of photoreceptor cartridge displays 3-digits x 2line (total 6-digits) by pressing CLEAR key for five seconds in user simulation.

*2. Toner Developer Cartridge Replacement

When toner density is lower than a specified level, the TONER DEVELOPER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT indicator lights up to warn the user. If the Toner Developer Cartridge is not replaced in that time, the Ready Lamp changes to blinking and then start to supply the toner after around 10 copies. (Cartridge replacement lamp continues to light.) If toner density is not back to specific level after two minutes, the READY indicator goes out and Toner Developer indicator starts blinking, and the copier stops.

2 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.

4 Alarm indicators

Drum replacement required indicator *1 Misfeed indicator

TD cartridge replacement required indicator *2

8 Copy ratio display (%) key

10 SCANNER key and indicator *3, *4

12 Power save indicator

Lights up when the copier is in a power save mode.

14 Tray select key

Use to select a paper feed station (paper tray or bypass tray).

16 Copy quantity keys

• Use to select the desired copy quantity (1 to 99).

• Use to make user program entries.

18 Print key and ready indicator

• Copying is possible when the indicator is on.

• Use to set a user program.

• Press to start copying

*3. Indicators on the operation panel

The ON LINE indicator and the start ( ) indicator indicate the state of the printer or scanner.

Start indicator

On: Indicates the unit is ready for copying or scanning is

being performed.

Blinking: Indicates that an interrupt print job is in progress, or that

the unit is initializing (the cover has been opened and closed or the power turned off and on).

Off: Indicates copying or scanning is being performed or the

unit is in the auto power shut-off mode.

SCANNER indicator

ON LINE indicator

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Start indicator

Power save indicator

ON LINE indicator

The ON LINE key is pressed and on line and off line are changed. On: Indicates the unit is ready for printing or scanning is

being performed. (On line) Blinking: Printing or data is being received from a computer. Off: Copying is being performed. (Off line)

Power save indicator

On: Indicates the unit is in a power save mode.

Scanner indicator

On: The SCANNER ( ) key has been pressed and the unit

is in scanner mode. Blinking: A scan job is being executed from the computer, or scan

data is stored in the unit's memory. Off: The unit is in the copy mode.

*4. Using the SCANNER key to begin scanning

This scanning method can only be used if the Button Manager has been installed using the installer. To scan using this method, you must first complete the settings in Button Manager in your computer. For more information on Button Manager, see the online manual or the help file for Button Manager.

Note:

• Scanning is not possible during a copy job.

• If the unit is used to begin a scan job during a print job using the

parallel interface connection or the USB interface connection, the scan job will be stored and scanning will begin when the print job is completed.

• When scanning an original that has been placed in the SPF/

RSPF, only one original can be placed unless you are using Sharpdesk.

1) Press the SCANNER ( ) key.

The unit enters scan mode.

2) Place the original you wish to scan on the original table/SPF/

RSPF. For the procedure for placing the original, see "ORIGINAL

PLACEMENT".

3) Press the right copy quantity key to display the number of the

application that you wish to use for scanning. The application numbers are initially as follows.

The application numbers are initially as follows.

Application

number

Application launched

SC1 Sharpdesk (if installed) SC2 E-mail (your standard e-mail program in the

Windows OS you are using) SC3 Fax (if a fax program is installed) SC4 OCR (if an OCR program is installed) SC5 Microsoft Word (if installed) SC6 Any application set in Button Manager

4) Press the start ( ) key. The selected application launches and scanning begins.

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4. Motors and solenoids

No. Part name Control signal Function / Operation

1 Main motor MM Drives the copier. 2 Scanner motor MRMT Drives the optical mirror base (scanner unit). 3 Toner motor TM Supplies toner. 4 Cooling fan motor VFM Cools the optical section. 5 Resist roller solenoid RRS Resist roller rotation control solenoid 6 Paper feed solenoid CPFS1 Cassette Paper feed solenoid 1 7 Multi paper feed solenoid MPFS Multi manual pages feed solenoid 8 SPF motor SPFM Drives the single pass feeder

9 Duplex motor DMT Devices the duplex paper transport section 10 Original feed solenoid SPUS Original feed solenoid 11 Paper feed solenoid CPFS2 Cassette Paper feed solenoid 2

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5. Sensors and switches

No. Name Signal Type Function Output

1 Scanner unit home position

sensor 2 POD sensor POD Transmission sensor Paper exit detection "H" at paper pass 3 PPD2 sensor PPD2 Transmission sensor Paper transport detection 2 "L" at paper pass 4 Cassette detection switch CED1 Micro-switch Cassette installation detection "H" at cassette insertion 5 Manual feed detection

switch 6 PPD1 sensor PPD1 Transmission sensor Paper transport detection 1 "L" at paper pass 7 Door switch DSW Micro-switch Door open/close detection

8 Drum reset switch DRST Micro-switch New drum detection switch Instantaneously "H" at insertion of

9 SPF sensor SPID/

10 SPPD sensor SPPD Transmission sensor Paper transport detection "L" at paper pass 11 SDOD sensor SDOD Transmission sensor SPF open/close detection Book

12 2nd cassette DSW Micro-switch 2nd cassette door open detection 1 or 0V of 5V at door open 13 PPD3 sensor PPD3 Transmission sensor Paper transport detection 3 "L" at paper pass

MHPS Transmission sensor Scanner unit home position detection "H" at home position

MFD Transmission sensor Manual feed paper detection

Transmission sensor Paper entry detection

SD SW

(single only)

(safety switch for 24V)

Cover open/close detection

sensor

"L" at paper detection

1 or 0V of 24V at door open

new drum "L" at paper pass

"L" at paper pass

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6. PWB unit

No. Name Function

1 Exposure lamp inverter PWB Exposure lamp (CCFL) control 2 Main PWB (MCU) Copier control 3 Operation PWB Operation input/display 4 Power PWB AC power input, DC voltage control, High voltage control 5 CCD sensor PWB For image scanning 6 LSU motor PWB For polygon motor drive 7 TCS PWB For toner sensor control 8 LSU PWB For laser control 9 I/F PWB Scanner/GDI Printer control (parallel I/F, USB I/F)

AL-1551CS EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 6

7. Cross sectional view

15 16

No. Part name Function and operation

1 Scanner unit Illuminates the original with the copy lamp and passes the reflected light to the lens unit(CCD). 2 Exposure lamp Exposure lamp (CCFL) Illuminates original 3 LSU (Laser unit) Converts the original image signal into laser beams and writes onto the drum. 4 Paper exit roller Roller for paper exit 5 Main charger Provides negative charges evenly to the drum surface. 6 Heat roller Fuses toner on the paper. (Teflon roller) 7 Pressure roller Fuses toner on the paper. (Silicon rubber roller) 8 Drum Forms images. 9 Transfer unit Transfers images onto the drum.

10 Pickup roller Picks up the manual feed paper. (In multi feed only) 11 Manual paper feed tray Tray for manual feed paper 12 Manual paper feed roller Transport the paper from the manual paper feed port. 13 PS roller unit Takes synchronization between the lead edge and the rear edge of the paper. 14 Paper feed roller Picks up a sheet of paper from the cassette. 15 Pickup roller Picks up documents. 16 Separation roller Separates documents to feed properly. 17 PS roller Feeds documents to the scanning section. 18 Paper exit roller Discharges documents.

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[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

1. Copier installation

Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the copier is moved.

Caution: If the copier is moved from a cool place to a warm place, con-

densation may form inside the copier. Operation in this condition will cause poor copy quality and malfunctions. Leave the copier at room temperature for at least 2 hours before use.

Do not install your copier in areas that are:

• damp, humid, or very dusty

• exposed to direct sunlight

2. Cautions on handling

Be careful in handling the copier as follows to maintain the performance of this copier.

Do not drop the copier, 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 poor print quality.

• poorly ventilated

• subject to extreme temperature or humidity changes, e.g., near an air conditioner or heater.

The copier should be installed near an accessible power outlet for easy connection.

Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that meets the specified voltage and current requirements.

Also make certain the outlet is properly grounded. Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing

and proper ventilation.

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, poor print quality may result. Do not touch the surface (green portion) of the drum cartridge. Doing so will damage the surface of the cartridge, causing poor print

quality.

3. Checking packed components and accessories

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

Operation manual

AL-1530CS/ AL-1540CS/ AL-1551CS

Software CD-ROM

Drum cartridge

(installed in unit)

(10cm)

8" (20cm)

8"(20cm)

TD cartridge

(10cm)

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4. Unpacking

6. Installing the TD cartridge

Be sure to hold the handles on both sides of the copier to unpack the copier and carry it to the installation location.

5. Removing protective packing materials

1) Remove pieces of tape and protective cover. Then open the original cover and remove protective materials (a) and (b).

AL-1215/AL-1530CS

The TD cartridge replacement required ( ) indicator will light up when toner is needed. If copying is continued while the indicator is lit, copies will gradually become lighter until the copier stops and the indicator begins blinking. Replace the old TD cartridge by following the procedure given below.

Note:

• After the copier stops, it may be possible to make a few more copies by taking the TD cartridge out of the copier, shaking it horizontally, then reinstalling it. If copying is not possible after this operation, replace the TD cartridge.

• During long copy run of a dark original, the ready ( ) indicator may blink, the indicator may light up, and the copier may stop, even though toner cartridge is not empty. The copier will feed toner up to 2 minutes and then the ready ( ) indicator will light up. Press the print ( ) key to restart copying.

1) Ensure that the bypass tray is open and then open the side cover

by pressing the open button on the side cover.

AL-1540CS/AL-1551CS

2) Release the scan head locking switch.

Grasp here and turn in the direction of the arrow.

Lock Unlock

(AL-1551CS only)

AL-1551CS

AL-1540CS

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.

Protective pins

CAUTION tape

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.

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4 or 5 times

5) Hold the tab of the protective cover and pull the tab to remove the cover.

6) Gently insert the TD cartridge until it locks in place.

7) Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The indicator will go out and the ready ( ) indicator will light up.

Note: 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.

Paper guide (B)

5) Fan the copy paper and insert it into the tray. Make sure the edges go under the corner hooks.

Note: Do not load paper above the maximum height line ( ).

Exceeding the line will cause a paper misfeed.

6) Gently push the paper tray back into the copier.

Note: After loading copy paper, to cancel the blinking "H" without

restarting copying, press the clear ( ) key. The "P" in the display will go out and the ready ( ) indicator will light up.

Paper guide (A)

7. Loading copy paper

Note: This copier is equipped with two paper trays. Load copy paper

into the two paper trays.

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 that was removed in step 2 and the screw that was removed when unpacking the machine in the front of the paper tray. 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 (A) and slide the guide to match with the width of the paper. Move paper guide (B) to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray.

8. Power to copier

1) 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.

2) Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest outlet.

9. Software for the AL-1200(USB) 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.

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(Hardware and software requirements)

Check the following hardware and software requirements in order to install the software.

Computer type IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with

a USB1.1

or bi-directional parallel interface

(IEEE 1284)

Operating

system

Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (ServicePack 5 or later) Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional

, Windows XP Home Edition*3

Display 800 x 600dots (SVGA) display with 256 colors (or

better)

Hard disk free

150MB or more

space Other

requirement for

An environment on which any of the operating systems listed above can fully operate

hardware

*1: Compatible with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Profes-

sional, 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.

MFP Driver

Printer

driver/

Print Status

Scanner

driver

Window

Users of Windows 98/Me/2000/XP who will use the

Available Available Available USB interface connection

Users of Windows 98/Me/2000/XP who will use the parallel interface connection

Available

Not

Available

Windows 95/NT 4.0 users

*1: When the unit is connected through the parallel port, the Print Sta-

tus 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 connec-

tion, however, the unit's scanner function cannot be used.

• 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 Windows documentation for further information.

• 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".

Button

Manager

Not

Available

Sharpdesk

Available

(Flow of installation)

Refer to the following table and then begin installation

Operating

system

Windows XP

Windows 98

Windows Me

Windows

2000

Windows 95/

NT 4.0

Interface Reference pages for how to install

USB/

Installing onto Windows XP (USB/parallel

Parallel

interface) Installing onto Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB

USB

interface) Installing onto Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/ 2000 (Parallel interface) Installing onto Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB

USB

interface) Installing onto Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/ 2000 (Parallel interface) Installing onto Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB

USB

interface) Installing onto Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/

2000 (Parallel interface) Installing onto Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/

2000 (Parallel interface)

(Installing the software)

The following term is used in this section.

MFP

Means the unit as a printer and scanner.

• 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.

A. 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.

• When any of "Found New Hardware Wizard" messages appear during the software installation, be sure to click the "Cancel" button.

3) Double-click the "Setup" icon. 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.)

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.

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• 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", and then select only appropriate the software packages to be installed.

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.

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.

If the dialog box asking "If you have TIFF files saved using Photo-Shop or Imaging for Windows you should hit Skip" appears. Answer the question to continue the Sharpdesk installation.

6) Copying files for MFP driver installation and parallel interface setup (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 paral-

lel 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 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 informa-

tion." window, and then click the "Next" button.

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.

• For parallel interface connection ensure that your computer and

MFP are turned off before connecting the cable.

10) Connect the USB interface cable or parallel interface cable (see

page 5-8). 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-xxxx" (where xxxx is the model name of your MFP) will appear in the "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog box. Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click the "Next" button.

2. The "Install hardware" 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.

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12) Begin installation of the printer driver.

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.

B. 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.

• When any of "Hardware Found", or "Found New Hardware Wiz-

ard" messages appear during the software installation, be sure to click the "Cancel" button.

3) Double-click the "Setup" icon.

• 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.)

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.

• If the following screen appears, click the "OK" button. Review the

contents in "BEFORE INSTALLATION", and then select the appropriate driver software packages to be installed.

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.

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 informa-

tion." 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 to add Button Manager to

Startup program?", 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.

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 TIFF files saved using

Photo-Shop 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. This will finalize the drivers installation and settings." dialog box appears, click the "OK" button.

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• After the installation, a message to restart your computer may be displayed. In this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer.

10) Connect the USB interface cable (see page 5-8). 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.

C. 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.

• When any of "Hardware Found", or "Found New Hardware Wizard" messages appear during the software installation, be sure to click the "Cancel" button.

3) Double-click the "Setup" icon.

• 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.)

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.

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.

7) Copying files for MFP driver installation and parallel interface setup (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 paral-

lel 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 to install the MFP driver

or Cancel to quit the installation. 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. Click the "Yes" button, and then

the Model screen will appear. Select the model number that is the same as the model name of your MFP and click the "Next" button.

Be sure to select the displayed model number that is the same as the MFP's model name. If they are not the same, the driver will not be installed correctly.

5. Establish the printer settings and click the "Next" button.

Select "LPT1" for the port to be used. If "LPT1" does not appear, it is likely that another printer or peripheral device is using "LPT1". Check your other printers and peripheral devices, and change the port setting as needed so no device is using "LPT1". If you wish the MFP to be your default printer, select "Yes". If not, select "No".

• 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.

5) The next screen appears. Make sure that the parallel interface cable is not connected, and click "OK".

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6. When the "Setup has completed gathering all necessary installation information" dialog box appears, click the "Yes" button.

The parallel interface driver is installed.

7. When the "The MFP driver installation is complete." dialog box appears, click the "OK" button.

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. If the dialog box asking "If you have TIFF files saved using

Photo-Shop or Imaging for Windows you should hit Skip" appears. Answer the question to continue the Sharpdesk installation.

Connecting the parallel interface cable

1) Obtain an IEEE1284 shielded parallel interface cable.

2) Ensure that your computer and unit are turned off.

3) Insert the cable into the parallel interface connector located on the rear of the unit, and fasten with clasps.

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.

• After the installation, a message to restart your computer may be

displayed. In this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer.

10) Connect the parallel interface cable.

You have completed the installation of all the software.

• For parallel interface connection ensure that your computer and MFP are turned off before connecting the cable (see page 5-8).

10. Connecting the interface cable

This unit includes both USB and parallel interface connectors. Interface cables for connecting the unit to your computer are not included with this unit.

Caution:

• If you intend to use the unit as a scanner, it must be connected to your computer with a USB interface cable. The scanner function cannot be used if the unit is connected with a parallel cable.

• USB is available with a PC/AT compatible computer that was originally equipped with USB and had Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled.

• Do not connect the interface cable before installing the MFP driver. The interface cable should be connected during installation of the MFP driver.

Connecting the USB interface cable

1) Obtain a shielded USB interface cable.

2) Insert the cable into the USB interface connector located on the

rear of the unit.

4) Insert the other end of the cable into the interface connector of your computer.

11. Parallel interface

This printer uses a bi-directional parallel interface. Use the supplied interface cable.

Connector

36-pin ACON RBE42-36K1153 female connector or equivalent connector

Cable

Shielded type bi-directional parallel interface For best results, use a printer interface cable which is IEEE1284 compliant.

Pin configuration

The pin numbers and signal names are listed in the following table.

36 19

Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name

1STB 2 DATA1 20 GND (DATA1 RET) 3 DATA2 21 GND (DATA2 RET) 4 DATA3 22 GND (DATA3 RET) 5 DATA4 23 GND (DATA4 RET) 6 DATA5 24 GND (DATA5 RET) 7 DATA6 25 GND (DATA6 RET) 8 DATA7 26 GND (DATA7 RET) 9 DATA8 27 GND (DATA8 RET)

10 ACKNLG

11 BUSY 29 GND (BUSY RET) 12 PE (Paper End) 30 GND (PE RET) 13 SLTC 31 INPRM 14 AUTO LF 15 (NC) 33 (NC) 16 GND (0 V) 34 (NC) 17 FG 35 +5 V 18 +5 V 36 SLTC IN

19 GND (STB RET)

28 GND

32 FAULT

(ACKNLG

RET)

3) Insert the other end of the cable into the interface connector of your computer, or the USB hub connected to your computer.

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12. USB interface

Connector

4-pin ACON UBR23-4K2200 Type-B connector

Cable

Shielded twisted pair cable (2 m (6 feet) Max.: high-speed transmission equivalent)

Pin configuration

The pin numbers and signal names are listed in the following table.

Pin No. Signal name

1+5V 2-DATA 3+DATA 4GND

13. Moving

Moving instructions

When moving the unit, follow the procedure below. Note: When moving this unit, be sure to remove the TD cartridge in

advance.

1) Turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet.

2) 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".

3) Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it stops.

4) Push the center 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.

5) Push the paper tray back into the unit.

6) Lock the scan head locking switch.

Note: When shipping the unit, the scan head locking switch must be

locked to prevent shipping damage.

7) 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".

8) Pack the unit into the carton. See "CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES".

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[6] COPY PROCESS

1. Functional diagram

An OPC drum is used for the photoconductor. (Structure of the OPC drum layers)

Main charger

OPC layer (20 microns thick) Pigment layer (0.2 to 0.3 microns thick) Aluminum drum

(Basic operation cycle)

Laser beam

MG roller

Main high voltage unit

Cleaning blade

Drum

Transfer unit

Resist roller

Semiconductor laser

Focus correction lens

Exposure

To face down tray

Saw tooth

Cleaning blade

Waste toner box

Paper release Fusing

Heat roller

Heater lamp

Charge

Drum

Cleaning

Separation

Electrode

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Transfer

Transfer charger

Transfer high voltage unit

Developing

Cassette

paper feed

Synchronization

with drum

Toner

Developer

PS roller

Manual feed

Print process

Paper transport route

2. Outline of print process

This printer is a non-impact printer that uses a semiconductor laser and electrostatic print process. This printer uses an OPC (Organic Photo Conductor) for its photoconductive material. First, voltage from the main corona unit charges the drum surface and a latent image is formed on the drum surface using a laser beam. This latent image forms a visible image on the drum surface when toner is applied. The toner image is then transferred onto the print paper by the transfer corona and fused on the print paper in the fusing section with a combination of heat and pressure.

Step-1: Charge Step-2: Exposure * Latent image is formed on the drum. Step-3: Developing

Latent image formed on the drum is then changed into visible image with toner.

Step-4: Transfer

The visible image (toner image) on the drum is transferred onto the print paper.

Step-5: Cleaning

Residual toner on the drum surface is removed and collected by the cleaning blade.

Step-6: Optical discharge

Residual charge on the drum surface is removed, by semiconductor laser beam.

3. Actual print process

Step-1: DC charge

A uniform negative charge is applied over the OPC drum surface by the main charging unit. Stable potential is maintained by means of the Scorotron charger. Positive charges are generated in the aluminum layer.

Step-2: Exposure (laser beam, lens)

A Laser beam is generated from the semiconductor laser and controlled by the print pattern signal. The laser writes onto the OPC drum surface through the polygon mirrors and lens. The resistance of the OPC layer decreases for an area exposed by the laser beam (corresponding to the print pattern signal). The beam neutralizes the negative charge. An electrostatic latent image is formed on the drum surface.

Semiconductor laser

Exposure (semiconductor laser)

OPC layer

Pigment layer

Aluminum drum

Drum surface charge after the exposure

OPC layer

Pigment layer

Aluminum

Non-image area Image area

layer

About

DC5.5KV

( 580V/ 400V)

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