SHARP AL-2021, AL-2031, AL-2041 Diagram

SERVICE MANUAL

CODE: 00ZAL2041/S2E

DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM

AL-2021

AL-2021 AL-2031

MODEL AL-2041

AL-2031 AL-2041

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

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

[11] USER PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 1

[12] CHECKING THE TONER LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 1

[13] ELECTRICAL SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 1

[14] CIRCUIT DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 1

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

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 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 servic ing.

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 rem oving 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 s afety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into the switch slot.

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.

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

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.

：'10/Oct/20

CONTENTS

[1] GENERAL

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

[2] SPECIFICATIONS

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

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

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

4. SPLC printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

5. Scan function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

6. SPF (AL-2031/2041) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

[3] CONSUMABLE PARTS

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

A. Brazil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

B. LAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

C. Europe Subsidiary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

D. SCA/SCNZ/SBI/STCL/SRS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

E. SRH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

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

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. Indicators on the operation panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

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

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

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

8. 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 paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

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

9. Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

A. Hardware and software requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

B. Installing the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

C. Configuring the printer driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

D. Setting up Button Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

10. Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

A. USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

11. Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

12. Scanner moisture-proof kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

A. Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

B. Precautions at installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

C. Attachment method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

[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

A. Scanner unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2

B. Optical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2

C. Drive system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2

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

A. Basic structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3

B. Laser beam path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3

C. Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3

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

A. General description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4

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

A. Paper transport path and general operations . . . . . .7-4

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

7. SPF section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8

A. Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8

B. Document transport path and basic composition . . .7-8

C. Operational descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8

D. SPF open/close detection

(book document detection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9

[8] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

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

A. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1

B. Disassembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1

C. Assembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1

D. Charger wire cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1

E. Charger wire replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2

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

A. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2

B. Disassembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2

C. Assembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3

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

A. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3

B. Disassembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3

C. Assembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5

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

A. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5

B. Disassembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5

C. Assembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-8

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

A. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-8

B. Disassembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-8

C. Assembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-12

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

A. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-13

B. Disassembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-13

C. Assembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-14

D. Pressure plate holder attachment. . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-14

7. Rear frame section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-15

A. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-15

B. Disassembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-15

C. Assembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-15

8. Power section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-16

A. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-16

B. Disassembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-16

C. Assembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-16

9. Duplex motor section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-16

A. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-16

B. Disassembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-16

C. Assembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-16

10. Reverse roller section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16

A. List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16

B. Disassembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16

C. Assembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16

11. SPF section (AL-2031/2041) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17

A. SPF motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17

B. Pick-up roller, paper feed roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18

C. Paper exit roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18

D. Set sensor, scan front sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19

E. Transport roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19

[9] ADJUSTMENTS

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

A. Copy magnification ratio adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

B. Image position adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

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

A. Copy density adjustment timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

B. Note for copy density adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

C. Necessary tool for copy density adjustment . . . . . . 9-4

D. Features of copy density adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

E. Copy density adjustment procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

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

A. Main charger (Grid bias) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

B. DV bias check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

4. Duplex adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

A. Adjusting the paper reverse position in memory

for duplex copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

B. Adjusting trailing edge void in duplex copy mode . . 9-6

5. SPF scan position automatic adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

6. SPF mode sub scanning direction magnification ratio

adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

7. Automatic black level correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8

[10] SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES

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

2. Key rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

3. List of simulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

4. Descriptions of various simulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

5. Trouble codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24

A. Trouble codes list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24

B. Details of trouble codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24

[11] USER PROGRAM

1. Setting the user programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

[12] CHECKING THE TONER LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

[13] ELECTRICAL SECTION

1. Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1

A. Overall block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1

2. Actual wiring diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2

A. MCU PWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2

B. SPF unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3

C. 2nd cassette unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3

3. Signal name list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4

[14] CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

1. MCU PWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

2. OPE PWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15

[1] GENERAL

AL-2021

AL-2031/2041

1. Major functions

Configurations

Item

CPM

Model AL-2021 20CPM 20PPM MB

AL-2031 20CPM 20PPM MB

AL-2041 20CPM 20PPM MB

(A4)

PPM

(A4)

SB/MB2

Tr ay

SPF

Descriptions of items

CPM: Copy speed (Copies Per Minute) PPM: Print speed (Print 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 SPLC printer: SPLC printer function E-SORT: Electronic sort function Duplex: Auto duplex copy/print function Shifter: Job separator function FAX: FAX function. Sharpdesk: Scanner utilities IEEE1284: Interface port (parallel) USB: Interface port (USB) RJ45: Interface port (Network) External NIC: Network expansion kit

Descriptions of table

: Standard provision : No function or no option available

Opt: Option

R-

SPF

Color

Scanner

(push)

GDI

printer

SPLC

printerE-SORT

Duplex Shifter FAX

Sharp

desk

IEEE 1284

USB

(2.0

Hi-

speed)

(2.0

Hi-

speed)

(2.0

Hi-

speed)

RJ45External

NIC

AL-2041 GENERAL 1 - 1

[2] SPECIFICATIONS

1. Basic Specifications

Item Type Desktop Copy system Dry, electrostatic Segment (class) Digital personal copier Copier dimensions AL-2021 518mm (W) x 445mm (D) x 298mm (H) (20-1/2" (W) x 17-5/8" (D) x 11-3/4" (H))

AL-2031/2041 518mm (W) x 445mm (D) x 358mm (H) (20-1/2" (W) x 17-5/8" (D) x 14-1/8" (H))

Weight (Approximately) AL-2021 15.9kg (35.1 lbs.) TD cartridge not included

AL-2031/2041 17.5kg (38.6 lbs.)

2. Operation specifications

Section, item Details

Paper feed section

Paper exit section Exit way Face down

Originals Original set Center Registration (left edge)

Optical section

Image forming Photoconductor Type OPC (30ø)

Paper feed system

AB system Tray paper feed

section

Multi-bypass paper feed section

Inch system

Scanning section

Writing section

Tray paper feed section

Multi-bypass paper feed section

Capacity of output tray 200 sheets

Max. original size A4 (8-1/2" x 14") Original kinds sheet, book Original size detection None Scanning system 3 CCDs (RGB) sensor scanning by lighting white lamp CCD sensor Resolution 600 dpi Lighting lamp Type CCFL

Output data Output: R, G, B 1 or 8 bits/pixel / Input: A/D 16 bits (12

Writing system Writing to OPC drum by the semiconductor laser Laser unit Resolution 600 dpi

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

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

1 tray (250 sheet) + multi-bypass (50 sheet)

Paper size A4, B5, A5 (Landscape) 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 Max, feedable size: A4 / Min, feedable size: 89 x 140mm Paper weight 56 - 128g/m Paper feed capacity 50 sheets (80g/m Kinds Standard paper, specified paper, recycled paper, OHP,

Label, (Single copy) Remark User adjustment of paper guide available Paper size 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", 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 Max, feedable size: 8-1/2" x 14" / Min, feedable size:

3.87" x 5.83" Paper weight 15 - 34.5 lbs. Paper feed capacity 50 sheets (80g/m Kinds Standard paper, specified paper, recycled paper, OHP,

Label, Envelop (Single copy)

Remark User adjustment of paper guide available

Voltage 560Vrms Power consumption 2.8W

bits actual)

Life 18k

Transfer system (+) DC corotron system Separation system (-) DC corotron system

(15 - 21 lbs.)

(15 - 34.5 lbs.)

)

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Section, item Details

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 120V / 220 - 240V Power consumption 800W

Electrical section Power source Voltage 120V / 220 - 240V

Frequency Common use for 50 and 60Hz

Power consumption Max. Less than 1000W

Average (during copying) 350Wh/H or less Average (stand-by) 80Wh/H or less Pre-heat mode 25Wh/H or less

3. Copy performance

Section, item Details

Copy ratio Document glass Varia ble :

SPF Va riab le:

Manual steps (Text, Photo) 5 steps Copy speed (CPM) First-copy time *1

(Approximately)

AB system A4 (Landscape) AB system B5 (Landscape) Inch system

8-1/2" x 11" (Landscape) Max. continuous copy quantity 99 Void Void area Leading edge 1 - 4mm

Image loss Leading edge same size: 3.0mm or less (OC) / 4mm or less (SPF)

Warm-up time - - -

Same size 20

Trailing edge 4mm or less Side edge void area 0.5mm or more (per side)

25% to 400% in 1% increments (total 376 steps) Fixed:

50%, 70%, 86%, 100%, 141%, 200% (50%, 64%, 78%, 100%, 129%, 200%)

50% to 200% in 1% increments (total 151 steps) Fixed:

50%, 70%, 86%, 100%, 141%, 200% (50%, 64%, 78%, 100%, 129%, 200%)

8.0 seconds (When user program 24 is set to OFF)

10.7 seconds (paper: A4 (8-1/2" x 11"), exposure mode: AUTO, copy ratio: 100%)

4.5mm or less (total of both sides)

Enlarge: 1.5mm or less (OC) / 3mm or less (SPF) Reduction (50%): 6.0mm or less (OC) / 8mm or less (SPF)

*1: The first-copy time is measured after the power save indicator turns off following power on, using the document glass with the polygon rotat-

ing in the copy ready state and "Selection of copy start state" set to ON in the user programs (A4 (8-1/2" x 11"), paper fed from paper tray). The first-copy time may vary depending on machine operating conditions and ambient conditions such as temperature.

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4. SPLC printer

Print speed Max. 20ppm (Paper size: A4, excluding manual paper feed)

∗ Varies depending on the PC performance.

First print time 8 sec. (without data transfer time) Duplex Yes (AL-2041 only) ROPM Yes Memory 32MB Interface USB 2.0 (Hi Speed) Emulation SPLC MIB support No Resolution 600dpi *1 Supported OS Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, Windows Vista, Windows 7 WHQL support Yes *2 Application Status window

*1: Engine Resolution *2: Running change

5. Scan function

Type Flat Bed Color Scanner Scanning system Original table/SPF Light source 3 CCDs (RGB) sensor scanning by lighting white lamp (1 pcs of CCFL) Resolution Optical: 600 x 600dpi

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 Scan range OC / SPF : 8.5" (H) x 14.0" (V)

Original position: Left Center Scan speed OC / SPF : Max. 2.88ms/line Protocol TWAIN / WIA (XP, Vista, 7) / STI Interface USB 2.0 (Hi speed support) Scanner utility Button Manager / Sharpdesk / Composer Scan key/lamp Yes Duplex scan No Supported OS Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Void area No (User settable by PC) WHQL supported Yes *1

*1: By running change

6. SPF (AL-2031/2041)

Original capacity 50 sheets (56 - 90g/m Original size A4 to A5 / 8-1/2" x 14" to 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (Landscape) Original replacement speed A4 about 13 sheets (65%)

8-1/2" x 11" about 14 sheets (70%) Original placement Face up Original weight 56 - 90g/m Mixed feeding (Paper size) No 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.

(15 - 23.9lbs.)

) (15 - 23.9 lbs.) Stacking Height: less than 6.5mm or 1/4"

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[3] CONSUMABLE PARTS

1. Supply system table

A. Brazil

No. Name Content Life Product name Package

1 Develop cartridge (Black) 6K Toner/developer cartridge x 1

IC-Chip: Yes Stirring function: Yes

2 Develop cartridge (Black) 4K Toner/developer cartridge x 1

IC-Chip: Yes Stirring function: Yes

3 Drum cartridge Drum cartridge x 1 18K AL-100DR 5

B. LAG

No. Name Content Life Product name Package

1 Develop cartridge (Black) 6K Toner/developer cartridge x 1

IC-Chip: Yes Stirring function: Yes

2 Develop cartridge (Black) 4K Toner/developer cartridge x 1

IC-Chip: Yes Stirring function: Yes

3 Drum cartridge Drum cartridge x 1

Warranty card x 1

C. Europe Subsidiary

No. Name Content Life Product name Package

1 Develop cartridge (Black) 6K Toner/developer cartridge x 1

IC-Chip: Yes Stirring function: Yes

2 Develop cartridge (Black) 4K Toner/developer cartridge x 1

IC-Chip: Yes Stirring function: Yes

3 Drum cartridge Drum cartridge x 1 18K AL-100DR 5

6K (A4 5% document)

4K (A4 5% document)

6K (A4 5% document)

4K (A4 5% document)

18K (A4 5% document)

6K (A4 5% document)

4K (A4 5% document)

AL-204TD 5

AL-214TD 5

AL-204TD 5

AL-214TD 5

AL-100DR 5

AL-204TD 5

AL-214TD 5

D. SCA/SCNZ/SBI/STCL/SRS

No. Name Content Life Product name Package

1 Develop cartridge (Black) 6K Toner/developer cartridge x 1

IC-Chip: Yes Stirring function: Yes

2 Develop cartridge (Black) 4K Toner/developer cartridge x 1

IC-Chip: Yes Stirring function: Yes

3 Drum cartridge Drum cartridge x 1 18K AL-100DR 5

6K (A4 5% document)

4K (A4 5% document)

AL-204TD 5

AL-214TD 5

E. SRH

No. Name Content Life Product name Package

1 Develop cartridge (Black) 6K Toner/developer cartridge x 1

IC-Chip: Yes Stirring function: Yes

2 Develop cartridge (Black) 4K Toner/developer cartridge x 1

IC-Chip: Yes Stirring function: Yes

3 Drum cartridge Drum cartridge x 1 18K AL-100DR 5

6K (A4 5% document)

4K (A4 5% document)

AL-204TD 5

AL-214TD 5

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Humidity (RH)

85%

60%

20%

10˚C 30˚C 35˚C

Humidity (RH)

90%

60%

15%

–25˚C 30˚C 40˚C

Humidity (RH)

90%

20%

–5˚C 45˚C

: Model name : Color code : Destination : Skating : Production place : Production date (YYYYMMDD) : Serial number : Version number

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

Production control label attachment position

Production control label attachment position(*1)

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2. Environmental

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

(1) Normal operating condition

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

(2) Acceptable operating condition

(3) Transport condition

3. Production control number (lot No.) identification

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

(4) Supply storage condition

*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

Interface

USB connector

Original cover (AL-2021)

Exit area

9 10

Original guide

Document feeder tray

Peep hole (SPF only)

Document feeder cover

SPF (AL-2031/2041)

1. Appearance

1 Document glass 2 Operation panel 3 Front cover 4 Paper tray 5 Multi-bypass tray 6 Side cover

7 Side cover open button 8 Bypass tray paper guides 9 Paper output tray 10 Paper output tray extension 11 Power switch 12 Handle 13 Power cord

2. Internal

1 Front cover 2 Side cover 3 Fusing unit release lever

4 Transfer charger 5 Charger cleaner

TD cartridge Drum cartridge

4 5

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3. Operation panel

123456789 10

14 15 16 17 18

1 Two-sided copy key

/Sort key and indicators 10 SCAN key and indicator

Use to select sort mode. Two-sided copies from one-sided originals. Turn on Long Edge or Turn on Short Edge can be selected.

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.

3 Light and dark keys and 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.

11 12 13

11 ID CARD key and indicator

Use to copy ID card. For description, see "ID CARD COPY".

12 Start key and indicator

• Copying is possible when the indicator is on.

• Press to start copying.

• Use to set a user program.

4 Alarm indicators 13 Power save indicator

Drum replacement required indicator

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

Misfeed indicator TD cartridge replacement required indicator

5 SPF indicator

14 Tray select key

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

6 SPF misfeed indicator

15 Paper feed location indicators

Light up to show the selected paper feed station.

7 Copy ratio selector key

and indicators

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

8 Copy ratio display (%) key/READ-END key

• Use to verify a zoom setting without changing the zoom ratio.

• Use to check the number of originals that must be returned to

16 ZOOM keys and indicator

Use to select any reduction or enlargement copy ratio from 25% to 400% in 1% increments. (When the SPF is being used, the zoom copy ratio range is 50% to 200%.)

17 Copy quantity keys

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

• Use to make user program entries. the document feeder tray if a misfeed occurs in the machine when the SPF is used.

• Use to terminate reading originals in sort mode.

9 Display

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

18 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: AL-2041 only. *2: AL-2031/2041 only. *3: The indicators of the operation panel may differ depending on the country and region.

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4. Indicators on the operation panel

The start ( ) indicator indicates the state of the printer or scanner.

SCAN indicator

Start indicator

Power save indicator

Start indicator

On: Indicates the unit is ready for copying or scanning

Blinking: The indicator blinks in the following situations:

Off: The indicator is off in the following situations:

Power save indicator

On: Indicates the unit is in a power save mode. Blinking: Indicates that the unit is initializing (when the side

is being performed.

• When a print job is interrupted.

• When reserving a copy job.

• When toner is being replenished during a copy or print job.

• During copying or scanning.

• The unit is in the auto power shut-off mode.

• When a misfeed or error has occurred.

• During print online.

cover is opened and closed or the power turned off and on).

SCAN indicator

On: The SCAN ( ) key has been pressed and the

Blinking: A scan job is being executed from the computer,

Off: The unit is in the copy mode.

unit is in scanner mode.

or scan data is stored in the unit's memory.

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5. Motors and solenoids

No. 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, fusing 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 (AL-2031/2041) 9 Duplex motor DMT Devices the duplex paper transport section (AL-2041)

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6. Sensors and switches

No. Name Signal Type Function / Operation 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 PPD1 sensor PPD1 Transmission sensor Paper transport detection 1 "L" at paper pass 6 Door switch DSW Micro-switch Door open/close detection

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

8 SPF sensor SPID/

9 SPPD sensor SPPD Transmission sensor Paper transport detection "L" at paper pass (AL-2031/2041)

MHPS Transmission sensor Scanner unit home position

Transmission sensor Paper entry detection

SD SW

detection

(safety switch for 24V)

Cover open/close detection

"H" at home position

0V at door open

of new drum "L" at paper pass (AL-2031/2041)

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7. PWB unit

No. Name Function / Operation

1 Exposure lamp invertor PWB Exposure lamp (CCFL) control 2 Main PWB (MCU) Copier control 3 Operation PWB Operation input/display 4 High voltage PWB 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 Power PWB AC power input, DC voltage control

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8. Cross sectional view

No. Name Function / 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. (AL-2031/2041) 16 Separation roller Separates documents to feed properly. (AL-2031/2041) 17 PS roller Feeds documents to the scanning section. (AL-2031/2041) 18 Paper exit roller Discharges documents. (AL-2031/2041)

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[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

20cm (8")

10cm

(4")

10cm (4")

Operation manual

Software CD-ROM

TD cartridge

Drum cartridge (installed in unit)

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,

condensation 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

• poorly ventilated

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 car-

tridge, causing poor print quality.

• 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 servic-

ing 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.

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4. Unpacking

AL-2031/2041

AL-2021

CAUTION tape

Protective pins

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

5. Removing protective packing materials

1) Remove all pieces of tape shown in the illustration below.

Then open the SPF and remove protective materials. After that, take out the bag containing the TD cartridge.

6. Installing the TD cartridge

1) Open the multi-bypass tray, and then open the side cover.

2) Remove the CAUTION tape from the front cover and remove the two protective pins from the fusing unit by pulling the strings upward one at a time.

3) Push gently on both sides of the front cover to open the cover.

4) Remove the TD cartridge from the bag. Remove the protective paper. Hold the cartridge on both sides and shake it horizontally four or five times. Hold the tab of the protective cover and pull the tab to your side to remove the cover.

4 or 5 times

5) Gently insert the TD cartridge until it locks in place while pushing the lock release button.

Lock release button

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6) Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button.

Caution: 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.

7. Loading paper

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

5) Fan the 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 unit.

8. Power to copier

Ensure that the power switch of the unit is in the OFF position. Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest outlet. Turn the power switch on the left side of the unit to the "ON" position. The start ( ) indicator will light up and other indicators which show the initial settings of the operation panel will also light up to indicate the ready condition.

2) Remove the pressure plate lock. Rotate the pressure plate lock in the direction of the arrow to remove it while pressing down the pressure plate of the paper tray.

3) Store the pressure plate lock which has been removed in step

2). To store the pressure plate lock, rotate the lock to fix it on the relevant location.

Pressure plate lock

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.

9. Software

The software CD-ROM that accompanies the machine contains the following software:

MFP driver

Printer driver

The printer driver enables you to use the printer function of the machine.

The printer driver includes the Print Status Window. This is a utility that monitors the machine and informs you of the printing status, the name of the document currently being printed, and error messages.

Scanner driver

The scanner driver allows you to use the scanning function of the machine with TWAIN-compliant and WIA-compliant applications.

Sharpdesk

Sharpdesk is an integrated software environment that makes it easy to manage documents and image files, and launch applications.

* Sharpdesk cannot be used in Windows 2000.

Button Manager

Button Manager allows you to use the scanner menus on the machine to scan a document.

* The scanning feature can only be used with computers that are

connected to the machine by a USB cable. If you are connected to the machine by a LAN connection, only the printer function can be used.

Paper guide (B)

Paper guide (A)

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A. Hardware and software requirements

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

Computer type

Operating system*

Other hardware

IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a USB 2.0*

Windows 2000 Professional*4, Windows XP,

Windows Vista, Windows 7

/1.1*

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

requirements

*1: The machine’s USB 2.0 port will transfer data at the speed

specified by the USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) standard only if the Microsoft USB 2.0 driver is preinstalled in the computer, or if the USB 2.0 driver for Windows 2000 Professional/XP/Vista that Microsoft provides through "Windows Update" is installed.

*2: Compatible with models preinstalled with Windows 2000 Pro-

fessional, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows Vista, or Windows 7, and which are equipped standard with a USB interface.

*3: • The machine does not support printing from a Macintosh

environment.

• Administrator's rights are required to install the software

using the installer.

*4: Sharpdesk cannot be installed.

B. Installing the software

1) The USB cable must not be connected to the machine. Make sure that the cable is not connected before proceeding. If the cable is connected, a Plug and Play window will appear. If this happens, click the "Cancel" button to close the window and disconnect the cable.

Note: The cable will be connected in step 13).

2) Insert the Software CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive.

3) Click the "Start" button, click "Computer", and then double-click the CD-ROM icon ( ).

• In Windows XP, click the "start" button, click "My Computer",

and then double-click the CD-ROM icon.

• In Windows 2000, double-click "My Computer", and then dou-

ble-click the CD-ROM icon.

4) Double-click the "Setup" icon ( ).

• In Windows 7, if a message screen appears asking you for

confirmation, click "Yes".

• In Windows Vista, if a message screen appears asking you

for confirmation, click "Allow".

5) The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window will appear. Make sure that you understand the contents of the software license, and then click the "Yes" button.

Note: You can show the "SOFTWARE LICENSE" in a different

language by selecting the desired language from the language menu. To install the software in the selected language, continue the installation with that language selected.

6) Read the "Readme First" in the "Welcome" window and then click the "Next" button.

7) To install all of the software, click the "Standard" button and go to step 12). To install particular packages, click the "Custom" button and go to next step.

8) Click the "MFP Driver" button. Click the "Display Readme" button to show information on packages that are selected.

9) Select "Connected to this computer" and click the "Next" button. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Caution:

• If you are using Windows Vista/7 and a security warning win-

dow appears, be sure to click "Install this driver software anyway".

• If you are running Windows 2000/XP and a warning message

appears regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature, be sure to click "Continue Anyway" or "Yes".

10) You will return to the window of step 8). If you wish to install Button Manager or Sharpdesk, click the "Utility Software" button. If you do not wish to install the Utility Software, click the "Close" button and go to step 12).

Note: After the installation, a message prompting you to restart

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

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Installing the Utility Software

11) Click the "Button Manager" or the "Sharpdesk" button. Click the "Display Readme" button to show information on packages that are selected. Follow the on-screen instructions.

* In Windows 2000, The "Sharpdesk" button does not appear.

12) When installing is finished, click the "Close" button. Caution:

• If you are using Windows Vista/7 and a security warning win-

dow appears, be sure to click "Install this driver software anyway".

• If you are running Windows 2000/XP and a warning message

appears regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature, be sure to click "Continue Anyway" or "Yes".

A message will appear instructing you to connect the machine to your computer. Click the "OK" button.

Note: After the installation, a message prompting you to restart

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

13) Connect the machine to your computer with a USB cable. <1> Make sure that the machine is powered on. <2> Connect the cable to the USB connector (B type) on the

machine. The USB interface on the machine complies with the USB

2.0 (Hi-Speed) standard. Please purchase a shielded USB cable.

<3> Connect the other end of the cable to the USB connector

(A type) on your computer. The machine is found and a Plug and Play window appears.

Note: If your computer is not compatible with USB 2.0 (Hi-

Speed), the "USB 2.0 mode switching" setting in the machine's user program must be set to "Full-Speed". For more information, see "USER PROGRAMS".

14) Follow the instructions in the plug and play window to install the driver. When the "Found New Hardware Wizard" appears, select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)", click the "Next" button, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Caution:

• If you are using Windows Vista/7 and a security warning win-

dow appears, be sure to click "Install this driver software anyway".

• If you are running Windows 2000/XP and a warning message

appears regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature, be sure to click "Continue Anyway" or "Yes".

This completes the installation of the software.

• If you installed Button Manager, set up Button Manager as

explained in "SETTING UP BUTTON MANAGER".

• If you installed Sharpdesk, the Sharpdesk setup screen will

appear. Follow the instructions in the screen to set up Sharpdesk.

(1) Using the machine as a shared printer

If the machine will be used as a shared printer on a network, follow these steps to install the printer driver in the client computer.

Note: To configure the appropriate settings in the print server, see

the operation manual or help file of your operating system.

1) Perform steps 2) through 6) in "Installing the software".

2) Click the "Custom" button.

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3) Click the "MFP Driver" button. Click the "Display Readme" button to show information on packages that are selected.

4) Select "Connected via the network" and click the "Next" button.

5) Select the printer name (configured as a shared printer). <1> Select the printer name (configured as a shared printer on

a print server) from the list. In Windows 2000/XP, you can also click the "Add Network Port" button displayed below the list and select the printer to be shared by browsing the network in the window that appears.

<2> Click the "Next" button.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: If the shared printer does not appear in the list, check the

settings on the print server.

Caution:

• If you are using Windows Vista/7 and a security warning win-

dow appears, be sure to click "Install this driver software anyway".

• If you are running Windows 2000/XP and a warning message

appears regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature, be sure to click "Continue Anyway" or "Yes".

6) You will return to the window of step 3). Click the "Close" button. Note: After the installation, a message prompting you to restart

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

This completes the installation of the software.

C. Configuring the printer driver

After installing the MFP driver, you must configure the printer driver settings appropriately for the size of paper loaded in each.

1) Click the "Start" button, click "Control Panel", and then click "Printer".

• In Windows 7, click the "start" button and then click "Devices

and Printers".

• In Windows XP, click the "start" button and click "Printers and

Faxes".

• In Windows 2000, click the "Start" button, select "Settings",

and then click "Printers".

Note: In Windows XP, if "Printers and Faxes" does not appear

in the "start" menu, select "Control Panel", select "Printers and Other Hardware", and then select "Printers and Faxes".

2) Open the printer properties window. <1> Right-click the printer driver icon of the machine. <2> Select "Properties".

In Windows 7, click the "Printer properties" menu.

3) Click the "Configuration" tab.

4) Click the "Set Tray Status" button and select the size of paper that is loaded in each tray. Select a tray in the "Paper Source" menu, and select the size of paper loaded in that tray from the "Set Paper Size" menu. Repeat for each tray.

5) Click the "OK" button in the "Set Tray Status" window.

6) Click the "OK" button in the printer properties window.

D. Setting up Button Manager

Button Manager is a software program that works with the scanner driver to enable scanning from the machine.

To scan using the machine, Button Manager must be linked with the scan menu on the machine. Follow the steps below to link Button Manager to scanner events.

(1) Windows XP/Vista/7

1) Click the "Start" button, click "Control Panel", click "Hardware and Sound", and then click "Scanners and Cameras".

• In Windows 7, click the "start" button and then click "Devices

and Printers".

• In Windows XP, click the "start" button, select "Control Panel"

and click "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Scanners and Cameras".

2) Click the "SHARP AL-xxxx" icon and select "Properties".

• In Windows 7, right-click the "SHARP AL-xxxx" icon and

select "Scan properties".

• In Windows XP, select "Properties" from the "File" menu.

3) In the "Properties" screen, click the "Events" tab.

4) Select "SC1:" from the "Select an event" pull-down menu.

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5) Select "Start this program" and then select "Sharp Button Manager Y" from the pull-down menu.

6) Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to link Button Manager to "SC2:" through "SC6:". Select "SC2:" from the "Select an event" pull-down menu. Select "Start this program", select "Sharp Button Manager Y" from the pull-down menu. Do the same for each ScanMenu through "SC6:".

7) Click the "OK" button. Button Manager is now linked to the scan menu (1 through 6). The scan settings for each of scan menu 1 through 6 can be changed with the setting window of Button Manager. For the factory default settings of the scan menu and the procedures for configuring Button Manager settings, see "Button Manager settings".

(2) Windows 2000

1) Click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Control Panel".

2) Double-click the "Scanners and Cameras" icon.

3) Select "SHARP AL-xxxx" and click the "Properties" button.

4) In the "Properties" screen, click the "Events" tab.

5) Select "SC1:" from the "Scanner events" pull-down menu.

6) Select "Sharp Button Manager Y" in "Send to this application". Note: If other applications are shown, deselect the checkboxes

for the other applications and leave only the Button Manager checkbox selected.

7) Click the "Apply" button.

8) Repeat Steps 5) through 7) to link Button Manager to "SC2:" through "SC6:". Select "SC2:" from the "Scanner events" pull-down menu. Select "Sharp Button Manager Y" in "Send to this application" and click the "Apply" button. Do the same for each ScanMenu through "SC6:". When the settings have been completed, click the "OK" button to close the screen.

Button Manager is now linked to the scan menu (1 through 6). The scan settings for each of scan menu 1 through 6 can be changed with the setting window of Button Manager. For the factory default settings of the scan menu and the procedures for configuring Button Manager settings, see "Button Manager settings".

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10. Interface

A. USB

Connector

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

12. Scanner moisture-proof kit

If the machine is installed in a highly humid environment, you can alleviate dew condensation inside the scanner by installing the scanner moisture-proof kit described below.

A. Components

Scanner moisture-proof kit (DKIT-0016QSZZ)

Name Part code Qty

1 Scanner condensation

prevention mylar 2 Optical right hole mylar B PSHEZ0469QSZZ 2 3 Scanner motor metal plate

cushion 4 Scanner upper surface cushion PMLT-0105QSZZ 1 5 Scanner motor lower mylar PSHEP0600QSZZ 1 6 Scanner UPG mylar J3 PSHEP0599QSZZ 1 7 Fan housing cushion PMLT-0108QSZ1 1

B. Precautions at installation

Clean the position where each cushion/mylar is attached with industrial alcohol before the work.

C. Attachment method

Turn the main switch to the "OFF" position and remove the power plug from the outlet.

1) Detach the SPF. Detach the SPF from the copier and softly place it on top of the

original table as shown below.

PSHEZ0493QSZZ 3

PMLT-0106QSZZ 2

11. 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.

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.

8) Pack the unit into the carton.

2) Remove the rear cabinet. <1> Unscrew the screw and remove the rear cabinet

shielding plate. (Save the screw.)

<2> Unscrew three screws and remove the rear cabinet.

(Save the screws.)

<3> Disconnect the connector of the SPF, and remove the

SPF from the machine.

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3) Remove the rear cover for the document glass.

Stick the excessive part on the side.

<1> Remove the two screws and then remove the right glass

holder. <2> Slide the rear cover for the document glass to remove it. <3> Remove the table glass.

Attach along the edge of the projection (the yellow line in the diagram below).

4) Attach the Scanner condensation prevention mylar at the 3 positions on the rear side of the main unit as described below.

Note: The hole should be covered with the mylar. Align the edge of the mylar to the R part (the yellow line in the

diagram below) so that the hole of the metal plate is covered as much as possible.

5) Attach the Optical right hole mylar B at the 2 positions shown in the diagrams below which are at the top of the rear side of the main unit.

Note: The holes should be covered with the mylar. Attach along the edge of the cushion (the yellow line in the dia-

gram below). Align with the inside line of the bent part (the yellow line in the

diagram below).

Align the edge of the mylar to the R part (the yellow line in the diagram below) so that the hole of the metal plate is covered as much as possible.

Align with the raised part (the yellow line in the diagram below). Match the center of the mylar (in the horizontal direction) to the

center of the raised part.

Stick the excessive part on the side.

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6) Attach the Scanner motor metal plate cushion at 1 position on

Press and attach the cushion aligning it to the metal plate so that there will be no gap between them.

20mm - 25mm

Do not cover this hole. Align the edge of the cushion with

the edge of the metal plate.

Stick together. Stick together.

the attachment plate of the motor on the rear side of the main unit.

Note: The hole on the top of the motor unit should be covered

with the mylar.

Align the edge of the metal plate and the edge of the cushion (the yellow line in the diagram below).

Bend the part which is sticking out to the rear side of the scanner and attach to the surface.

Press the cushion at the steps shown in the diagram so that there will be no gap.

Press the cushion to make sure all the holes are covered.

8) Bend the edge of the Scanner motor lower mylar and stick together.

7) Attach the Scanner upper surface cushion on the top and the rear side at the rear side of the main unit.

Align the cushion with the side of the raised part (the yellow line in the diagram below).

9) Attach the Scanner motor lower mylar at 1 position under the motor attachment plate on the rear side of the main unit.

Note: The mylar should cover the hole under the motor unit. Attach matching the hole (the yellow mark in the diagram) and

along with the side edge (the yellow arrow in the diagram). Disconnect the motor harness from the connector and take off

the snap band from the hole.

Press the mylar with a sharp-pointed stick or something so that it is stuck correctly.

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10) Attach the Scanner motor metal plate cushion covering the bot-

Stick the lower part of the cushion to the mylar, too.

3 - 7mm

tom part of the Scanner motor lower mylar. Note: The hole under the motor unit should be covered. Attach the cushion to cover the gap between the mylar and the

metal plate (the yellow mark).

13) Attach the Fan housing cushion to the cooling fan at the position shown in the diagram below.

Cover the top and the right side of the fan housing when you see the fan housing from the backside of the machine.

Note: Please make sure the double-sided tape is not exposed

where the cushion is sticking out from the edge of the fan housing.

Press the cushion with a sharp-pointed stick or something to fill the gap between the mylar and the metal plate.

11) Attach the motor connector and the snap band to the original position.

12) Attach the Scanner UPG mylar J3 to cover the hole on the right side of inside of the scanner.

Note: The mylar should cover the hole shown by the arrow in

the diagram.

Attach along with the bent part of the metal plate and align the edge of the mylar with the line shown in the diagram (the yellow line in the diagram).

View from

Back side

the arrow A

Reference position

Attach the cushion leaving3-7mm from the edge.

Attach the cushion leaving 3 - 7mm from the edge so that the gap between the Fan housing cushion and the filter of the rear cabinet is filled for sure.

14) Attach the parts removed in the items 1), 2), and 3).

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[6] COPY PROCESS

(20 microns thick)

Aluminum drum

Pigment layer (0.2 to 0.3 microns thick)

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

OPC layer

Main charger

Laser beam

MG roller

Cleaning blade

Drum

Transfer unit

Resist roller

Exposure

Main high voltage unit

Saw tooth

Charge

Drum

Cleaning

Cleaning blade

Waste toner box

Paper release Fusing

Separation

Heat roller

Heater lamp

Transfer

Transfer char ger

Transfer high voltage unit

Developing

Toner

Developer

Print pr ocess

Paper transport route

Semiconducto r laser

Manual feed

PS roller

Focus correction lens

Electrode

Synchronization

with drum

Cassette

paper feed

To face down tray

1. Functional diagram

(Basic operation cycle)

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2. Outline of print process

About

DC5.5KV

( 580V/ 400V)

OPC layer

Pigment layer

Aluminum drum

OPC layer

Pigment layer

Aluminum layer

Drum surface charge after the exposure

Non-image area Image area

Semiconductor laser

Exposure (semiconductor laser)

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.

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.

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.

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