Sharp AL-2040CS, AL-2030 User Manual

AL-2030

MODEL

AL-2030

AL-2040CS

DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL

SYSTEM

OPERATION MANUAL

Page

INTRODUCTION

SETTING UP THE UNIT

LOADING PAPER

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

MAKING COPIES

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT

APPENDIX

AL-2040CS

FOR YOUR PROTECTION...

To aid in reporting this unit in case of loss or theft, please record below the model number and serial number located on the back of the unit. We also suggest you record all the information listed and retain for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

Dealer

Address City

State Zip Telephone

Service Station

Address City

State Zip Telephone

To obtain service, or to obtain product literature, accessories, or supplies,

please call 1-(630)378-3590 in the USA.

For customer assistance, please visit http://www.sharpusa.com/ (for USA) on the World Wide Web or call 1-(630)378-3590 (for USA).

Shielded interface cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with EMC regulations.

Do not make copies of anything which is prohibited from copying by law. The following items are normally prohibited from copying by national law. Other items may be prohibited by local law.

Money Stamps Bonds Stocks Bank drafts Checks Passports Driver's licenses

CAUTIONS

Caution label on the unit

The label ( , ) in the fusing area of the unit indicates the following:

: Caution, risk of danger : Caution, hot surface

Cautions on using

Follow the cautions below when using this unit.

Warning:

• The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed paper.

• Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes.

Caution:

• Place the unit on a firm, level surface.

• Do not install the unit in a humid or dusty location.

• When the unit is not used for a long time, for example during prolonged holidays, turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet.

• When moving the unit, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet.

• Do not switch the unit rapidly on and off. After turning the unit off, wait 10 to 15 seconds before turning it back on.

• Do not cover the unit with a dust cover, cloth or plastic film while the power is on. Doing so may prevent heat radiation, damaging the unit.

• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the unit and shall be easily accessible.

Important points when selecting an installation site

Do not install your unit in areas that are:

• damp, humid, or very dusty

• exposed to direct sunlight

• poorly ventilated

Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing and proper ventilation.

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

8" (20 cm)

(10 cm)

Cautions on handling

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

Do not drop the unit, 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 smudges on copies.

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, smudges on copies may result.

Do not touch the surface (green portion) of the drum cartridge.

• Doing so will damage the surface of the cartridge, causing smudges on copies.

Supply and Consumables

The supply of spare parts for a repair of the appliance is guaranteed for at least 7 years following the termination of production. Spare parts are those parts of the apparatus which may break down within the scope of ordinary use of the product - whereas those parts which normally exceed the life of the product are not considered spare parts. Consumables also, are available for 7 years following the termination of production.

Trademark acknowledgements

•Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows® 98, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000, Windows Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

• Adobe registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and other countries.

• IBM, PC/AT, and PowerPC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Sharpdesk is a trademark of Sharp Corporation.

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

XP and Internet Explorer® are registered trademarks or trademarks of

, the Adobe® logo, Acrobat®, the Adobe® PDF logo, and ReaderTM are

For users in the USA

Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR® are designed to protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.

Laser information

Wave length 780 nm +10 nm

-15 nm Pulse times (North America) 12.88 µs ±12.88 ns/7 mm Output power Max 0.2 mW (Total Power)

At the production line, the output power of the scanner unit is adjusted to 1.2 MILLIWATT (Total Power) PLUS 5% and is maintained constant by the operation of the Automatic Power Control (APC).

Caution

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

This Digital Equipment is CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT (IEC 60825-1 Edition 1.2-2001)

(Four laser diodes)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This Digital Copier is rated Class 1 and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and

1040.11 of the CDRH standards. This means that the equipment does not produce hazardous laser radiation. For your safety, observe the precautions below.

• Do not remove the cabinet, operation panel or any other covers.

• The equipment's exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. Do not

bypass any safety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into switch slots.

A small amount of ozone is produced within the unit during operation. The emission level is insufficient to cause any health hazard.

Note:

The present recommended long term exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 ppm (0.2 mg/m However, since the small amount that is emitted may have an objectionable odor, it is advisable to place the unit in a ventilated area.

) calculated as an 8 hr. time-weighted average concentration.

SOFTWARE LICENSE

The SOFTWARE LICENSE will appear when you install the software from the CD-ROM. By using all or any portion of the software on the CD-ROM or in the machine, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of the SOFTWARE LICENSE.

CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

USING THE MANUALS................. 4

PART NAMES................................ 5

OPERATION PANEL......................6

2 SETTING UP THE UNIT

SETUP PROCEDURE................... 7

CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND

ACCESSORIES.............................8

PREPARING THE UNIT FOR

INSTALLATION ..............................8

INSTALLING THE

TD CARTRIDGE.......................... 10

POWER ON................................. 12

3 LOADING PAPER

PAPER ......................................... 14

LOADING THE PAPER TRAY .....15

BYPASS FEED

(including special paper)..............17

4 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

SOFTWARE................................. 19

BEFORE INSTALLATION ............ 20

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE... 21 INDICATORS ON THE

OPERATION PANEL.................... 33

USING THE PRINTER MODE..... 34

USING THE SCANNER MODE... 36 HOW TO USE THE ONLINE

MANUAL......................................45

5 MAKING COPIES

COPY FLOW ............................... 46

ORIGINAL PLACEMENT............. 47

SET THE COPY QUANTITY ....... 49

EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/

PHOTO COPYING....................... 49

REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/

ZOOM .......................................... 51

SELECTING THE PAPER TRAY

.... 51

6 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

TWO SIDED COPYING ...............52

DESCRIPTION OF OTHER

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS................54

TONER SAVE MODE ..................54

USER PROGRAMS .....................55

DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER

OF COPIES .................................56

7 MAINTENANCE

TD CARTRIDGE

REPLACEMENT ..........................57

DRUM CARTRIDGE

REPLACEMENT ..........................58

CLEANING THE UNIT .................59

TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT

TROUBLESHOOTING................. 61

STATUS INDICATORS................. 62

MISFEED REMOVAL...................63

IF AN ORIGINAL MISFEED OCCURS WHILE USING THE

SPF ..............................................68

9 APPENDIX

SPECIFICATIONS .......................69

ABOUT SUPPLIES AND

OPTIONS.....................................71

MOVING AND STORING

THE UNIT ....................................72

MATERIAL SAFETY

DATA SHEET ..................................76

INDEX .......................................... 84

This chapter provides basic information for using the unit.

INTRODUCTION

USING THE MANUALS

In addition to this printed manual an online manual is also provided. To get full use of all features and functions of this product, be sure to familiarize yourself with both manuals. This printed manual provides all installation and setup instructions as well as instructions in the use of all copier functions. The online manual contains the following information.

Online manual

Provides you with information on how to specify preferences and troubleshooting. Check the online manual when you use this unit after all the initial setup is completed.

How to use the online manual

Explains how to use the online manual.

Provides information on how to print a document.

Scan (AL-2040CS only)

Explains how to scan using the scanner driver and how to adjust the settings for the Button Manager.

Troubleshooting

Provides instructions on how to solve driver or software problems.

Conventions used in this manual and online manual

• This operation manual explains the operation of the AL-2030 and AL-2040CS models. In cases where the operation is the same, the AL-2040CS is used.

• The illustrations in this manual generally show the AL-2040CS.

• Wherever "AL-xxxx" appears in this manual, please substitute your model name for "xxxx".

• Illustrations of driver screens and other computer screens show the screens that appear in Windows XP Home Edition. Some of the names that appear in these illustrations may differ slightly from the screens that appear in other operating systems.

• This operation manual refers to the Single Pass Feeder as the "SPF".

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

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

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

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

Indicates a letter displayed in the display.

PART NA M E S

SPF

Exit area

Original guide

Document feeder cover

Peep hole

Document feeder tray

TD cartridge Drum cartridge

Interface

LAN USB connector

8 9

connector

(AL-2040CS only)

10 11

12 13 14

Document glass

Operation panel

Front cover

Paper tray 1

Paper tray 2 (AL-2040CS only)

Multi-bypass tray

Side cover

Side cover open button

Bypass tray paper guides

Paper output tray

Paper output tray extension

Power switch

Handle

Power cord

Fusing unit release lever

Transfer charger

Charger cleaner

OPERATION PANEL

Original to copy key and indicators*

Two-sided copies from one-sided originals. Turn on Long Edge or Turn on Short Edge can be selected.

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. (p.49)

Light and dark keys and indicators

Use to adjust the MANUAL or PHOTO exposure level. Selected exposure level is shown by a lit indicator. (p.49) Use to start and terminate user program setting. (p.55)

Alarm indicators

Drum replacement required indicator (p.58)

Misfeed indicator (p.63)

TD cartridge replacement required indicator (p.57)

SPF indicator (p.48)

SPF misfeed indicator (p.67)

Copy ratio selector key and

indicators

Use to sequentially select preset reduction/enlargement copy ratios. Selected copy ratio is shown by a lit indicator. (p.51)

Copy ratio display (%) key

• Use to verify a zoom setting without changing the zoom ratio. (p.51)

• Use to check the number of originals that must be returned to the document feeder tray if a misfeed occurs in the machine when the SPF is used. (p.68)

Display

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

* AL-2040CS only

SCAN key and indicator*

(p.33, p.41)

ONLINE key and indicator

Lights up when the unit is used as a printer and scanner*. For description of the ONLINE indicator, see "INDICATORS ON THE OPERATION PANEL" (p.33).

Start key and indicator

• Copying is possible when the indicator is on.

• Press to start copying

• Use to set a user program. (p.55)

Power save indicator

Lights up when the unit is in a power save mode. (p.54, p.55)

Tray select key

Use to select a paper feed station (paper tray 1, paper tray 2* or multibypass tray). (p.51)

Paper feed location indicators

Light up to show the selected paper feed station.

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%.) (p.51)

Copy quantity keys

• Use to select the desired copy quantity (1 to 99). (p.49)

• Use to make user program entries. (p.55)

Clear key

• Press to clear the display, or press during a copy run to terminate copying. (p.49)

• Press and hold down during standby to display the total number of copies made to date. (p.56)

Follow the installation procedure below to use the unit properly.

If the unit does not function properly during setup or use, or if a function cannot be used, see "TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT" (p.61).

SETTING UP THE UNIT

SETUP PROCEDURE

When using the unit for the first time, setup the unit following the procedure shown below.

1 Open the package, and make sure that all the accessories are

supplied with the unit. (p.8)

2 Remove the protective materials. (p.9)

3 Install the TD cartridge. (p.10)

4 Load the paper in the paper tray (p.15) or the multi-bypass

tray

. (p.17)

5 Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest outlet. (p.12)

6 Install the software.*1 (p.19)

7 Connect the interface cable*1 (p.25) and turn on the unit. (p.12)

8 Now, you can copy (p.46), print (p.35) or scan*2 (p.36) your

document.

*1 If you are only using the unit for copying, skip this step. *2 The scanner function is only available on the AL-2040CS.

CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES

Open the carton and check if the following components and accessories are included. If anything is not included or is damaged, contact our Technical Assistance Department at 1-(630)378-3590 in the USA.

Operation manual

Software CD-ROM

Drum cartridge

(installed in unit)

TD cartridge

PREPARING THE UNIT FOR INSTALLATION

Be sure to hold the handles on

both sides of the unit to unpack the unit and carry it to the installation location.

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.

AL-2040CS

AL-2030

Release the scan head locking switch.

The scan head locking switch is under the document glass. If the switch is locked ( ), the unit will not operate. Unlock the switch ( ) as shown below.

Grasp here and turn in the direction of the arrow.

Lock Unlock

To lock the scan head locking switch, hold up the catch in illustration turn the center knob counter-clockwise 90 degrees until you hear a click.

and

INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE

Open the multi-bypass tray,

and then open the side cover.

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.

CAUTION tape

Protective pins

Push gently on both sides of the

front cover to open the cover.

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

Gently insert the TD cartridge

until it locks in place while pushing the lock release button.

Close the front cover and then

the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button.

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.

Lock release button

POWER ON

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. For the initial settings, see "Initial settings of operation panel" (p.13).

If you use the unit in a country other than the country where the unit was purchased, you will need to make sure that your local power supply is compatible with your model. If you plug the unit into an incompatible power supply, irreparable damage to the unit will result.

• Only insert the power cord into a properly grounded wall socket.

• Do not use extension cords or power strips.

• The unit will enter a power save mode once the set time has elapsed

without any unit operation. The settings of the power save modes can be modified. See "USER PROGRAMS" (p.55).

• The unit will return to the initial settings a preset amount of time after the end of a job. The preset amount of time (auto clear time) can be changed. See "USER PROGRAMS" (p.55).

About the scan head

The scan head lamp remains on constantly when the unit is in the ready condition (when the start ( ) indicator is illuminated). The unit adjusts the scan head lamp periodically to maintain copying quality. At this time, the scan head moves automatically. This is normal and does not indicate unit trouble.

Initial settings of operation panel

When the unit power is on, the operation panel will revert to the initial settings when the time set with the "Auto clear time" setting (p.55) elapses after a job is finished, or when the clear key is pressed twice. The initial settings of the operation panel are shown below.

"0" is displayed in the display.

When copying has begun in this state, the settings in the following table are used.

Copy quantity 1 copy

Exposure adjustment AUTO

Zoom 100%

Tray Paper tray 1

Two-sided copy (AL-2040CS only) The "Original to copy" indicator does

not illuminate. (One-sided copy is selected.)

Power off methods

If not used for a certain period of time, the unit will automatically enter auto power shut-off mode (p.54) in order to minimize power consumption. In cases where the machine will not be used for a long time, turn off the power switch and remove the power cord from the outlet.

Follow the steps below to load paper into the tray.

LOADING PAPER

PAPER

For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP.

Type of paper

feeding

Paper tray Standard paper Letter (8-1/2" x 11")

Multi-bypass tray

*1 Do not use non-standard envelopes, and envelopes that have metal clasps,

plastic snappers, string closures, windows, linings, self-adhesive, patches or synthetic materials. Do not use envelopes that are filled with air or envelopes that have labels or stamps attached. These will cause physical damage to the unit.

*2 For paper weighing from 28 lbs. to 34.5 lbs. (105g/m

the maximum size that can be fed through the multi-bypass tray.

• Special papers such as transparency film, labels and envelopes must be fed one sheet at a time through the multi-bypass tray.

Type of media Size Weight

15 lbs. to 21 lbs.

Standard paper and thick paper

Special media

Transparency film

Envelope*

Legal (8-1/2" x 14") Invoice (5-1/2" x 8-1/2")

Letter (8-1/2" x 11") Legal (8-1/2" x 14") Invoice (5-1/2" x 8-1/2")

Letter (8-1/2" x 11")

Commercial 10 (4-1/8" x 9-1/2") Monarch (3-7/8" x 7-1/2")

to 128g/m2), 8-1/2" x 11" is

(56g/m 80g/m2)

14 lbs. to 34.5 lbs.* (52g/m2 to 128g/m2)

LOADING THE PAPER TRAY

Raise the handle of the paper tray

and pull the paper tray out until it stops.

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.

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

Adjust the paper guides on the paper tray to the copy paper

width and length. Squeeze the lever of paper guide and slide the guide to match with the width of the paper. Move paper guide to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray.

Paper guide B

Paper guide A

Fan the paper and insert it into the tray. Make sure the edges go

under the corner hooks.

Do not load paper above the maximum height line ( ). Exceeding the line will cause a paper misfeed.

Gently push the paper tray back into the unit.

• Be sure that paper is free of rips, dust, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges.

• Make sure all the paper in the stack is the same size and type.

• When loading paper, ensure there is no space between the paper and

the guide, and check if the guide is not set too narrow causing the paper to bend. Loading paper in these ways will result in document skew or a paper jam.

• When not using the unit for an extended period, remove all paper from the paper tray and store it in a dry place. If paper is left in the unit for an extended period, the paper will absorb moisture from the air, resulting in paper jams.

• When adding new paper to the paper tray, remove the old paper already contained in the tray. Placing new paper on top of the paper already contained in the tray may result in feeding two sheets at one time.

BYPASS FEED (including special paper)

The multi-bypass tray can be used to feed standard paper, transparency film, labels, envelopes, and other special purpose paper. Paper measuring from 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 14" and in the weight range of 14 lbs. to 34.5 lbs. (52g/m be used in this tray. (For paper weighing from 28 lbs. to 34.5 lbs. (105g/m2 to 128g/m2), 8-1/2" x 11" is the maximum size.)

• The multi-bypass tray can hold maximum of 50 sheets of paper.

(Capacity will vary depending on the type of paper loaded.)

• The original image must be smaller than the paper or media for copying. If the original image is bigger than the paper or media, this may cause smudges on the edges of the copies.

The multi-bypass tray

Open the multi-bypass tray and extend the tray.

to 128g/m2) can

To close the multi-bypass tray, perform step and then step

in the illustration and push the round projections at the right

of the tray until they click.

Set the paper guides to the paper width. Insert the paper (print

face down) all the way into the multi-bypass tray.

Print face

• Paper must be fed narrow side into the feed slot.

Special papers such as transparency film, labels, and envelopes

•

must be fed one sheet at a time through the multi-bypass tray.

• When copying onto transparency film, remove each copy promptly. Do not let copies stack up.

Press the tray select ( ) key to select the multi-bypass tray.

Note for loading envelopes

• Envelopes must be fed narrow side into the feed slot at a time.

• Do not use non-standard envelopes, and envelopes that have metal clasps, plastic snappers, string closures, windows, linings, self-adhesive, patches or synthetic materials. Do not use envelopes that are filled with air or envelopes that have labels or stamps attached.

• Envelopes of which the surface is not flat because of embossing may cause the copies/prints to become smudged.

• Under high humidity and temperature conditions the glue flaps on some envelopes may become sticky and be sealed when copied/printed.

• Use only envelopes which are flat and crisply folded. Curled or poorly formed envelopes may be poorly printed or may cause misfeeds.

• Be sure to select either Com10, DL, C5 or Monarch on the paper size setting of the printer driver. (For detailed information on printer driver, refer to the online manual.)

• It is recommended that you perform a test print before performing the actual copy/ print job.

Note for loading thick paper

Copying on thick paper requires higher fusing temperature setting. Set the user program 29 to "2 (High)" when using thick paper. (See page 55 and 56.)

This chapter explains how to install and configure the software that is required for the printer and scanner functions of the machine. The procedure for viewing the Online Manual is also explained.

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

• The scanner function is only available on the AL-2040CS.

• The screen images in this manual are mainly for Windows XP. With

other versions of Windows, some screen images may be different from those in this manual.

• This manual refers to the CD-ROM that accompanied the machine simply as "CD-ROM".

SOFTWARE

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

Printer driver (AL-2030)

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. Please note that the printing over a network connection is not possible.

MFP driver (AL-2040CS)

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. Please note that the Print Status Window does not operate when the machine is used as a network printer.

Scanner driver*

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

Sharpdesk* (AL-2040CS)

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

Button Manager* (AL-2040CS)

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.

BEFORE INSTALLATION

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

USB 2.0/1.1*1 or 10Base-T LAN interface

Operating system*2 *

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

Hard disk free space 150 MB or more

Other hardware requirements

*1 Compatible with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional,

Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled model

standardly equipped with a USB port. *2 Printing is not available in MS-DOS mode. *3 The machine does not support printing from a Macintosh environment. *4 Administrator's rights are required to install the software using the installer.

Installation environment and usable software

The following table shows the drivers and software that can be installed for each version of Windows and interface connection method.

Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional*4, Windows XP Professional*4, Windows XP Home Edition*

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

Cable Operating system

USB

LAN

*1 The printer driver that is installed will vary depending on the type of connection

Windows 98/Me/ 2000/XP

between the machine and your computer.

Although it is possible to install Button Manager and Sharpdesk on Windows

98/Me/2000/XP, neither Button Manager nor the scanner function of Sharpdesk

can actually be used.

Printer

driver

Available*

Scanner

driver

Button

Manager

Available

Not Available*

Sharpdesk

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

• If you need to use a different connection method after installing the software using a USB or network connection, you must first uninstall the software and then install it using the new connection method.

• In the following explanations it is assumed that the mouse is configured for right hand operation.

• The scanner function only works when using a USB cable.

• If an error message appears, follow the instructions on the screen to

solve the problem. After the problem is solved, the installation procedure will continue. Depending on the problem, you may have to click the "Cancel" button to exit the installer. In this case, reinstall the software from the beginning after solving the problem.

Using the machine with a USB connection

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.

The cable will be connected in step 13.

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

Click the "start" button, click "My Computer" ( ), and then

double-click the CD-ROM icon ( ).

In Windows 98/Me/2000, double-click "My Computer", and then double-click the CD-ROM icon.

Double-click the "setup" icon ( ).

The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window will appear. Make sure

that you understand the contents of the software license, and then click the "Yes" button.

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.

Read the "Readme First" in the "Welcome" window and then

click the "Next" button.

AL-2030 AL-2040CS

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.

Click the "Printer Driver"

button.

Click the "Display Readme" button to show information on packages that are selected.

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.

Click the "MFP Driver"

button.

Click the "Display Readme" button to show information on packages that are selected.

AL-2030 AL-2040CS

Select "Connected to this

computer" and click the "Next" button.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

When "The installation of the SHARP software is complete." appears, click the "OK" button and go to step 12.

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".

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.

The files required for

installation of the MFP driver are copied.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

When "The installation of the SHARP software is complete." appears, click the "OK" button.

After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer may appear. In this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer.

Installing the Utility Software

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 98/Me/2000, if the following screen appears, click the "Skip" button or the "Continue" button as appropriate to continue the Sharpdesk installation.

If "Skip" is selected, the Sharpdesk installation will continue without installing Sharpdesk Imaging. If "Continue" is selected, Sharpdesk Imaging will be installed. If Imaging for Windows is installed on your computer, Sharpdesk Imaging will overwrite Imaging for Windows.

When installing is finished, click the "Close" button.

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.

After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer may appear. In this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer.

Make sure that the power of the machine is turned on, and then

connect the USB cable (p. 25).

Windows will detect the machine and a Plug and Play screen will appear.

Follow the instructions in the plug and play window to install

the driver.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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 "USB 2.0 Composite Device" installation window may appear prior to this procedure. In this case, follow the instructions in the window to install the USB 2.0 Composite Device.

This completes the installation of the software.

• If you installed Button Manager, set up Button Manager as explained in "Setting up the Button Manager" (p.36).

• If you installed Sharpdesk, the Sharpdesk setup screen will appear. Follow the instructions in the screen to set up Sharpdesk.

Connecting a USB cable

Follow the procedure below to connect the machine to your computer. A USB cable for connecting the machine to your computer is not included with the machine. Please purchase the appropriate cable for your computer.

• 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 USB cable before installing the printer driver. The

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USB cable should be connected during installation of the printer driver.

Insert the cable into the USB

connector on the machine.

Insert the other end of the cable into your computer's USB port.

Using the machine as a network printer (AL-2040CS only)

• Interface cables for connecting the machine to your computer are not included with the machine. Please purchase the appropriate cable for your computer.

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

Insert the LAN cable into the LAN

connector on the machine.

Use a network cable that is shielded.

Turn on the machine.

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

Click the "start" button, click "My Computer" ( ), and then

double-click the CD-ROM icon ( ).

In Windows 98/Me/2000, double-click "My Computer", and then double-click the CD-ROM icon.

Double-click the "setup" icon ( )

The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window will appear. Make sure

that you understand the contents of the software license, and then click the "Yes" button.

Read the "Readme First" in the "Welcome" window and then

click the "Next" button.

To set the IP address of the machine, follow the steps below. If the machine is already connected to the network and its IP address has been set, go to "LPR (TCP/IP) direct printing" (p.27).

Set the IP Address

This setting is only required once when using the machine on a network.

Click the "Set the IP Address"

button.

The printer or printers connected

to the network will be detected. Click the printer to be configured (the machine) and click the "Next" button.

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