Sharp Al-840 Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

CODE: 00ZAL800L/F1E

DIGITAL COPIER

AL-800L/800

MODEL

CONTENTS

[1] SYSTEM CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

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

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

[4] SET UP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

[5] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

[6] MACHINE OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

[7] ADJUSTMENTS, SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

AL-840

[8] SIMULATION (Test Command)/USER PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

[9] DISASSEMBLY, ASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

[10] TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

[11] ACTUAL WIRING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

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.

At the production line, the output power of the scanner unit is adjusted to 0.33 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 MICROSEC. giving an acceptable emission level of 42 MICRO-WATT which is still-less than the limit of CLASS-1 laser product.

Caution

The fusing unit is hot. Exercise care when inspecting it.

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

Printer power must be turned off before installing any supplies.

CAUTION VORSICHT ADVARSEL ADVERSEL

Laserstrahl

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.

VARNING VARO!

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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

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

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES OG SIKKERHEDSLÅS BR YTES. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAR ÄR URKOPPLADE. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN

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

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1

The foregoing is applicable only to the 220V model, 230V model and 240V model.

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.

Wave length Pulse times Output Power

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

780 ± 15nm (9.3 ± 2µs)/7mm

0.4mW ± 0.05mW

CONTENTS

[1] SYSTEM CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

1. Lineup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

2. Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

3. Software (AL-840 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

4. Operating environment (AL-840 only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

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

1. Basic specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

2. Operation (Performance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

3. Engine specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

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

1. Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

2. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

3. Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

4. Paper specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

5. Standard density sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

6. Environmental conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

[4] SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

1. Installing conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

2. Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

3. Parts and consumable parts setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4. Cable connection (AL-840 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

5. Installing the printer driver software (AL-840 only) . . . . . . .4-4

[5] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . .5-1

1. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

2. Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

[6] MACHINE OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

(1) Operation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

(2) Machine status and display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

(3) Relationship between the power save mode and

the display and machine operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

(4) Consumable parts life and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

(5) Selection between the ON LINE mode and

the OFF LINE mode (AL-840 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

(6) Paper width detection and machine operation

(AL-800/840) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

(7) Auto copy function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

(8) AE level adjustment procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

(9) Toner save mode setup and cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

(10) Smart sharing (Auto interface selection) (AL-840 only) . . 6-3

(11) Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3

[7] ADJUSTMENTS, SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

1. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

2. Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

[SET M1] Specifications setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

[SET M2] Counter setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

[ADJ M1] Copy density adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

[ADJ M2] Copy image distortion adjustment

(AL-800/840). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

[ADJ M3] Copy magnification ratio adjustment

(AL-800/840). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

[ADJ M3] Copy magnification ratio adjustment

(AL-800/840). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

[ADJ M4] Copy image position adjustment

(Main scanning direction) (AL-800/840) . . . . . 7-12

[ADJ M5] Copy image area (Image loss, void area)

adjustment (AL-800/840) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

[ADJ M4] Image position/Image area (image loss, void area)

adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16

[ADJ M6] Image process (high voltage) power adjustment

(AL-800/840). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17

[CHI M1] Image process (high votlage) power check

(AL-800/840). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19

[ADJ M7] Fusing temperature adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20

[ADJ M8] Power voltage adjustment (AL-800/840) . . . . 7-21

[ADJ M9] Copy lamp light quantity adjustment

(AL-800/840). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21

[8] SIMULATION (Test Command)/USER PROGRAM. . . . . . . . 8-1

1. Simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

2. User program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33

[9] DISASSEMBLY, ASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

1. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

[S001] External view section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

[S002] Operation section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

[S003] Paper feed, paper transport section . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9

[S004] Scanner (Reading) section (AL-800/840) . . . . . . 9-12

[S004] Scanner (Reading) section (AL-800L) . . . . . . . . . 9-19

[S005] Scanner (writing) section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22

[S006] Image process section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24

[S007] Fusing, paper exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27

[S008] Drive section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31

[S009] Electrical section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32

[S010] Other section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36

[10] TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

1. Self diag message and troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

2. Troubleshooting of print operation (Printer mode)

(AL-840 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19

3. Troubleshooting of copy/print quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20

[11] ACTUAL WIRING CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

1. AL-800/840 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

2. AL-800L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3

[1] SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

1. Lineup

A. Main Unit

(1) Appearance

AL-800L/800 AL-840

(2) Function/Equipment

Item

Function/Equipment Copying speed 8 CPM 8 CPM

Printing speed N/A 8 PPM Paper tray capacity 250 sheets 250 sheets

AL-800L/800 AL-840

Model

B. Supplies

(1) Appearance

TD cartridge Drum cartridge

(2) Supplies List

Items Model/Parts code Drum cartridge AL-80DR TD cartridge AL-80TD

Notes

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C. Accessories

Accessories list

EUROPE UK Model AL-800 AL-840 AL-800 AL-840 Tray (Universal) Included Included Included Included Drum cartridge Installed Installed Installed Installed TD cartridge (1.5K) Included Included Included Included Original cover Included Included Included Included AC power cord Included

φ4.8 2P

Printer cable N/A Included N/A Included Driver soft N/A CD-ROM (E) N/A CD-ROM (E) Operation manual Copier AL-800 (EU)

Included (Multi1*)

Non-EU

Included (Multi2*)

Printer N/A AL-840 Included (E) N/A Included (E) Warranty card (Registration card) N/A N/A Included (E) Included (E) MSDS sheets N/A N/A N/A N/A POP label N/A N/A N/A N/A Dust cover N/A N/A N/A N/A User card (Aiyousya card) N/A N/A N/A N/A Digital logo Included Included Included Included

*Multi1: English, German, Danish, Swedish, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian *Multi2: English, German, Danish, French, Russian, Hungarian, Czech, Portuguese

Included

φ4.8 2P

AL-840 (EU)

Included (Multi1)

Non-EU

Included (Multi2)

Included BS PLG

Included (E) Included (E)

Included

BS PLG

AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND Model AL-800 AL-840 Tray (Universal) Included Included Drum cartridge Installed Installed TD cartridge (1.5K) Included Included Original cover Included Included AC power cord Included

Australian PLG Printer cable N/A Included Driver soft N/A CD-ROM (E) Operation manual Copier Included (E) Included (E)

Printer N/A Included (E/F/G) Warranty card (Registration card) Included (E) Included (E) MSDS sheets N/A N/A POP label N/A N/A Dust cover N/A N/A User card (Aiyousya card) N/A N/A Digital logo Included Included

OTHER COUNTRIES (Inch) OTHER COUNTRIES (AB) Model AL-800L/800 AL-840 AL-800 AL-840 Tray (Universal) Included Included Included Included Drum cartridge Installed Installed Installed Installed TD cartridge (1.5K) Included Included Included Included Original cover Included Included Included Included AC power cord Included Included Included Included Printer cable N/A Included N/A Included Driver soft N/A CD-ROM N/A CD-ROM Operation manual Copier Included

(Language: TBD)

Printer N/A Included N/A Included Warranty card (Registration card) N/A N/A N/A N/A MSDS sheets N/A N/A N/A N/A POP label N/A N/A N/A N/A Dust cover N/A (*1) N/A (*1) N/A (*1) N/A (*1) User card (Aiyousya card) N/A N/A N/A N/A Digital logo Included Included Included Included

*1: except a part of area

Included

Australian PLG

Included Included Included

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2. Structure

A. Hardware

Block diagram

(AL-800L)

CCD PWB

12V

CCD

5VEN

CCD Driver

CCD_RS,CCD_SHR,CCD _CP, CCD_CK1,CCD_CK2

R G

AFE(AD9826)

CDS AGC MPX

16bits

MCLK,BSMP,VSMP AFESEN,AFESCK,AFESDI

OSC (24MHz)

OSC (11.8573MHz)

3.3V

CCFL

INV_

Lamp

PWR

Inverter

8bits

MSB/LSB)



FHOME

ASIC

Carriage Unit

VCL

Operation PWB

SDRAM (64Mb)

MHPS

MIRCNT A[9

D[15

ASIC Reset

㵺

SELIN1 - 3

I2C Bus 1Mbit x 1

3.3V

CPU

H8S/2321

(19.9937MHz)

Power Reset

EEPROM

(2kb)

A[19 D[15

㵺㵺

Reset IC

A[16

㵺

SRAM

(128k

MCU PWB UNIT

8bit)

㬍

D[15

A[19

3.3V

FLASH

ROM (4Mb)

㵺

D[15

㵺

(AL-800/840)

CCD PWB

Scanner motor

Home position sensor

Operation panel PWB

Key switch

Display lamp

Paper size sensor

CCD

Amplifier

FAN motor

LSU UNIT

MCU (PCU) PWB

Image process ASIC

A/D

SRAM

32kX8

Motor driver

Polygon Motor

CCD control

Image

process

3.3V,5V, 12V,24V,

MMD

Main Motor

MMT0/MMT1

ASIC

24V(DSW), FW

Low Voltage

Power Supply Unit

Laser

FAN MotorScanner Motor

PMCLK

ICU PWB

PROUT

PIN_IN-HLOUT,

High Voltage

Power Supply Unit

/TC,/MC,/PU S, /PWMSIN

PAPER EXIT SENSOR (POD)

DOOR OPEN SENSOR (DOP)

TONER SENSOR (TS)

THERMISTOR (RTH-IN)

I/F

DRAM 16Mbit

RAMROM

DRAM 16Mbit

Data select

DRAM 16Mbit

CPU H8S

EEPROM

DRAM

Paper in sensor

Driver

Motor driver

High voltage unit

High voltage

PWB

LSU unit

Laser

Paper exit

sensor

Pickup solenoid

Main motor

Laser beam

sensor

Polygon motor

Scanner

lamp

Toner sensor

Invertor

Power PWB unit

Temperature

Power SW

fuse

Heat roller

Thermistor

Heater lamp

Temperature

fuse

Developer cartridge

Doctor

Developing

roller

Earth sheet

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Main charger roller

Drum

OPC cartridge

Control

electrode

Transfer roller

B. Firmware

Block diagram

(AL-800/840)

CCD PWB

CCD

Amplifier

analog image data

(CCD OUT)

Main control PWB

image data

A/D

(CCDD0~7)

Image process ASIC

Image

process

image data

Data select

image data(LD)

ASIC

I/F PWB

(VIDEO)

DRAM

image data (V DATA)

I/F

image data

(Data1~8)

LSU unit

Laser

Operation panel

SRAM

32kbitx8

serial data

(OP DATA/KIN1/KIN2)

SRAM

32kbitx8

ROM

DRAM 16Mbit

CPU

RAM

BUS

DRAM 16Mbit

serial data

CPU H8S

serial data (EEPD)

EEPROM

(SDATA)

3. Software (AL-840 only)

Items Contents Media

GDI Printer driver Printer driver CD-ROM

4. Operating environment (AL-840 only)

(1) System requirements

Host computer Operating system Emulation Plug and play Network

IBM PC/AT or 100% compatible

(2) Interface

Type Host computer Operating system Protocol

IEEE1284P x2 IBM PC/AT or 100% compatible MS-DOS 3.3 +

MS-DOS 3.3 + MS-Windows 3.1X or later MS-Windows 95/98 MS-Windows NT 4.0

Sleek type GDI Supported Not supported

Peppy

MS-Windows 3.1X or later

Nibble MS-Windows 95 MS-Windows NT 4.0

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[2] SPECIFICATIONS

1. Basic specifications

(1) Types

Type AL-800L/800 AL-840 Model type Desktop type Scanning type Flat bed/Monochrome type Printing type (Emulation type)

(2) Target users

Print Volume AL-800L/800 AL-840 Average 200 sheet/month 450 sheet/month Maximum 500 sheet/month 1,000 sheet/month

(3) Operating environment (AL-840 only)

Printer mode

<1> System requirements

Host computer Operating system Emulation Network IBM PC/AT or 100% compatible

<2> Interface

Type Host computer Operating system Protocol IEEE1284 P (2 ports)

IBM PC/AT or 100% compatible

(4) Outer dimensions

Packaged 560 x 440 x 385 mm (22.1" x 17.3" x 15.2") Machine 460 x 425 x 229 mm (18.2" x 16.8" x 9.02")

(5) Weight

Packaged 12.80 Kg (AL-800/840) 11.00 Kg (AL-800L) Machine 11.00 Kg (AL-800/840) 8.80 Kg (AL-800L)

(6) Machine life

60K prints or 5 years

2. Operation (Performance)

A. Common operation

Warm-up/Jam recovery

a. Warm-up time

Warm-up time after power ON 0 sec Recovery time from power save mode 0 sec Jam recovery time 0 sec

b. Jam recovery time

B. Copy mode

(1) Max. original size

8-1/2" x 14", A4 (210 x 356 mm)

(2) Exposure mode

Exposure mode Steps for exposure Toner save mode Automatic — Available Manual 5 steps Available Photo 5 steps Non

— Electronic photographic type — GDI

MS-DOS 3.3 + MS-Windows 3.1X or later MS-Windows 95/98 MS-Windows NT 4.0

Sleek type GDI

Not supported

Peppy Nibble

(3) Copy ratio

Copy ratio Zoom ratio range/fixed ratio Zoom mode 50% to 200% (151 steps in 1% increments) Fixed ratio mode (AB system) Fixed ratio mode (Inch system)

Zooming accuracy Same size copying: 100% ± 1.0%

50, 70, 86, 100, 141, 200%

50, 64, 78, 100, 129, 200%

Enlargement copying : Set copy ratio ± 1.0% Reduction copying: Set copy ratio ± 1.0%

(4) Job speed

a. First copy time

Mode AL-800L AL-800/840 Normal mode 12.5 sec 12.5 sec Preheat mode 25 sec 21 sec Auto power shut-off mode 40 sec 23 sec

b. Copying speed for each paper size and reduction/enlargement

(CPM)

Copy ratio

Paper size

A4 (Short edge feed)

B5 (Short edge feed)

8-1/2" x 14" (Short edge feed)

8-1/2" x 11" (Short edge feed)

Same size

8 CPM 8 CPM 8 CPM

7 CPM 7 CPM 7 CPM

8 CPM 8 CPM 8 CPM

Reduction

(50% to 99%)

Enlargement

(101% to 200%)

(5) Max. number of continuous copies

50 copies

(6) Exposure

a. Exposure mode/Processing

Exposure mode Function Automatic Error diffusion Manual Error diffusion Photo Error diffusion

b. Toner save

Yield of Toner save mode 5% area coverage

(When using 3K toner cartridge)

c. Zooming type

Main scanning direction Software computation Sub scanning direction Scanning speed

d. Resolution

∗ Scanning

(AL-800L)

Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction

Standard resolution

Copier 600 dpi — Copier 300 dpi —

(AL-800/840)

Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction

Standard resolution

Scanner 400 dpi — Scanner 600 dpi —

Copier 400 dpi — Copier 600 dpi —

Virtual

resolution

Virtual

resolution

Standard resolution

Virtual

resolution

Virtual

resolution

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∗ Printing

Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction

Standard

resolution

Virtual

resolution

Standard

resolution

600 dpi — 600 dpi —

Virtual

resolution

h. Skew (Diagonality)

Copy ratio

Position

Center Corner Same size 5.0 line/mm 4.5 line/mm Enlargement (101% to 200%) 5.0 line/mm 4.5 line/mm Reduction (50% to 99%) 4.0 line/mm 4.0 line/mm

e. Exposure gradient

Error diffusion method.

f. Copy (Print) Area

2.0 mm (Std)

3.0 mm (Max)

(Top)

Printed image (printable area)

2.5 mm (Std)

5.0 mm (Max) (Bottom)

2.0 mm (Std)

3.0 mm (Max)

g. Image misalignment

Off center 0 ± 2.0 mm or below Horizontal misalignment 0 ± 2.0 mm or below

1 ~ 5.0 mm

Paper transfer direction

| D1-D2 |

269mm

Printed vertical line

Paper transfer direction

i. Distortion

Orthogonality Image phase misalignment

Print horizonal line

1mm

| D |

203mm

Printed vertical line

60µm

j. Original size

Minimum Maximum AB system A6 (105 x 148.5 mm) A4 (210 x 297 mm) Inch system 3-7/8" x 5-7/8" 8-1/2" x 14"

k. Paper size

Minimum Maximum AB system A6 (105 x 148.5 mm) A4 (210 x 297 mm) Inch system 3-7/8" x 5-7/8" 8-1/2" x 14"

1.7mm

C. Printer mode (AL-840 only)

(1) System requirements

a. Operating conditions

Host computer Operating system Emulation Driver Plug and play Network

IBM PC/AT or 100% compatible

b. Interface

Type Host computer Operating system Protocol

IEEE1284 P x 2 IBM PC/AT or 100% compatible MS-DOS 3.3 +

MS-DOS 3.3 + MS-Windows 3.1X or later MS-Windows 95/98 MS-Windows NT 4.0

Sleek type GDI GDI printer driver Supported Not supported

MS-Windows 3.1X or later MS-Windows 95/98 MS-Windows NT 4.0

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Peppy Nibble

(2) Job speed

a. First print time

Mode Paper feed mode Normal 20 sec Power save 20 sec

(A4 (8-1/2" x 11"), Not including the communication time to the host PC and the set up time of polygon mirror)

b. Print speed

Paper size

8 ppm (A4, 8-1/2" x 11", Sharp standard paper)

e. Print area

(Portrait)

(3) Image quality

a. Resolution

∗ Printing

Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction

Standard

resolution

600 dpi* — 600 dpi* —

b. Gradient

Gradient

Binary (Dither pattern method)

c. Image treatment

Image treatment Dither pattern method

d. Toner save

Yield of toner save mode 5% area coverage

Virtual

resolution

Standard

resolution

Virtual

resolution

* 300 dpi selectable

Physical Page

Paper size

LETTER 2550/5100 3300/6600 2456/4904 3200/6400 50/100 44/96 50/100 50/100 LEGAL 2550/5100 4200/8400 2456/4904 4100/8200 50/100 44/96 50/100 50/100 EXECUTIVE 2175/4350 3150/6300 2080/4152 3050/6100 50/100 45/98 50/100 50/100 A4 2480/4960 3507/7015 2384/4760 3407/6815 50/100 46/100 50/100 50/100 A5 1748/3496 2480/4960 1648/3296 2380/4760 50/100 50/100 50/100 50/100 COM-10 1236/2473 2850/5700 1136/2280 2750/5500 50/100 50/93 50/100 50/100 MONARCH 1161/2323 2250/4500 1064/2128 2150/4300 50/100 47/95 50/100 50/100 C5 1912/3825 2703/5407 1816/3632 2603/5207 50/100 46/93 50/100 50/100 DL 1299/2598 2598/5196 1200/2400 2498/4996 50/100 49/98 50/100 50/100 B5 2149/4299 3035/6070 2056/4104 2935/5870 50/100 43/95 50/100 50/100 FOOLSCAP 2550/5100 3720/7440 2456/4904 3620/7240 50/100 44/96 50/100 50/100 FOLIO 2550/5100 3900/7800 2456/4904 3800/7600 50/100 44/96 50/100 50/100 Government Printed Postcard 1181/2362 1748/3496 1088/2168 1648/3296 50/100 43/94 50/100 50/100

Japanese Envelop (Choukei 3) 1417/2834 2775/5551 1320/2640 2675/5351 50/100 47/94 50/100 50/100 A. Physical page width B. Physical page height C. Logical page width D. Width difference between Physical page and HP-GL-2 picture

frame

A B C D E F G H

Logical Page

Value

E. Height difference between Physical page and Logical page F. Height difference between Physical page and HP-GL-2 picture

frame G. Printable width H. Distance between Top edge and Bottom edge in Physical page

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(Landscape)

Paper size

Physical Page

A B C D E F G H

Logical Page

Value

LETTER 3300/6600 2550/5100 3200/6400 2456/4904 50/100 50/100 50/100 44/96 LEGAL 4200/8400 2550/5100 4100/8200 2456/4904 50/100 50/100 50/100 44/96 EXECUTIVE 3150/6300 2175/4350 3050/6100 2080/4152 50/100 50/100 50/100 45/98 A4 3507/7015 2480/4960 3407/6815 2384/4760 50/100 50/100 50/100 46/100 A5 2480/4960 1748/3496 2380/4760 1648/3296 50/100 50/100 50/100 50/100 COM-10 2850/5700 1236/2473 2750/5500 1136/2280 50/100 50/100 50/100 50/93 MONARCH 2250/4500 1161/2323 2150/4300 1064/2128 50/100 50/100 50/100 47/95 C5 2703/5407 1912/3825 2603/5207 1816/3632 50/100 50/100 50/100 46/93 DL 2598/5196 1299/2598 2498/4996 1200/2400 50/100 50/100 50/100 49/98 B5 3035/6070 2149/4299 2935/5870 2056/4104 50/100 50/100 50/100 43/95 FOOLSCAP 3720/7440 2550/5100 3620/7240 2456/4904 50/100 50/100 50/100 44/96 FOLIO 3900/7800 2550/5100 3800/7600 2456/4904 50/100 50/100 50/100 44/96 Government Printed Postcard 1748/3496 1181/2362 1648/3296 1088/2168 50/100 50/100 50/100 43/94

Japanese Envelope (Choukei 3) 2775/5551 1417/2834 2675/5351 1320/2640 50/100 50/100 50/100 47/94 A. Physical page width B. Physical page height C. Logical page width D. Width difference between Physical page and HP-GL-2 picture

frame

E. Height difference between Physical page and Logical page F. Height difference between Physical page and HP-GL-2 picture

frame G. Printable width H. Distance between Top edge and Bottom edge in Physical page

f. Image misalignment

Off center 0 ± 2.0 mm or below Horizontal misalignment 0 ± 2.0 mm or below

g. Skew (Diagonality)

| D1-D2 |

269mm

Printed vertical line

h. Distortion

Orthogonality Image phase misalignment

1.7mm

Paper transfer direction

i. Paper size

AB system A6 (105 x 148.5 mm) A4 (210 x 297 mm) Inch system 3-7/8" x 8-7/8" 8-1/2" x 14"

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203mm

Print horizonal line

Printed vertical line

Minimum Maximum

D | D |

1mm

60µm

3. Engine specification

A. Operation/display section

Display type LED display Operation type Button/switch

B. Paper feed/transfer/finishing

(1) Details of paper feed section

AB system

Paper size Capacity Paper weight Special paper Notes

A4, B5, A5, B6, A6 250 sheets 56 – 80g/m²—Paper guide are to be

200 sheets 81 – 90g/m² Standard

1 sheet 52 – 130 g/m²

Inch system

Paper size Capacity Paper weight Special paper Notes

8-1/2" x 14" 8-1/2" x 11" 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" 8-1/2" x 13" 8-7/8" x 12.4"

250 sheets 15 – 21 lbs. — Paper guide are to be 200 sheets 22 – 24 lbs. Standard

1 sheet 14 – 34 lbs.

(2) Details of finishing

Paper receiving tray

Paper size Paper weight Capacity

A4 (8-1/2" x 11") 52 – 80g/m² (15 – 21 lbs.) 50 sheets

81 – 90g/m² (22 – 24 lbs.) 40 sheets

Under standard condition

C. Scanner (reading) section

(1)

Type Flat bed type/Monochrome

condition

(104 – 130 g/m² is available for A4 size or smaller.)

condition

(28 – 34.5 lbs. is available for Letter size or smaller.)

(5) Readable area/size

a. Maximum readable size

(210 x 356 mm)

AB system A4 Inch system 8-1/2" x 14"

b. Scanning area

Recycled paper/ Transparency film/ Label sheet/Envelope

—

2.0 mm (Std)

3.0 mm (Max)

(2) Original positioning

Top left

changed by user.

(Top)

1 ~ 5.0 mm

4.0 mm

(3) Resolution

(AL-800L)

Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction

Standard

resolution

600 dpi — 300 dpi —

(AL-800/840)

Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction

Standard

resolution

400 dpi — 600 dpi (*) —

Virtual

resolution

Virtual

resolution

Standard

resolution

Standard

resolution

(*) 300 dpi available

(4) Gradient

A/D (8 bit 256 steps)

356 mm

2.5 mm (Std)

5.0 mm (Max)

Virtual

resolution

(6) Scanning speed

Virtual

resolution

100% 50 mm/sec.

(7) Light source (Lamp)

Power voltage AC 800 V (rms) 48 kHz

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Copy ratio

Printed image (printable area)

(Bottom)

216 mm

2.0 mm (Std)

3.0 mm (Max)

Scanning

Speed

Paper transfer direction

(8) Scanning sensor

Type Reduction optical image sensor (CCD)

AL-800L Color

AL-800/840 Monochrome

D. Scanner (Exposure) section

(1) Type (2) Resolution

Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction

600 dpi 600 dpi

(3) Gradient

2 steps

(4) Details of Laser unit

Revolution 11,811 rpm Number of mirrors 6 Laser power AL-800L 0.30 mw

AL-800/840 0.35 mw

Laser beam size 75 x 65 µm Laser wave length 785 nm

E. Imaging process section

(1) Imaging speed

50 mm/sec.

(2) Photoconductor (Drum)

Type OPC (φ 24 mm) Life time 20,000 sheets

(3) Toner

Type Developer cartridge color: black Capacity/Life time 3,000 sheets (1,500 sheets with initially

installed cartridge) (A4 5% cover ratio)

(4) Charging

Method Brush charging method Voltage DC-850 V AC 600 V (P-P)

(5) Transfer

Method Transfer roller method Voltage DC+3.5 kV AC 600 V (P-P)

(6) Exposure

Method Semiconductor laser method

(7) Develop

Method Mono component non-magnetic method Voltage – 310 V

(8) Separation

Method Separation charger type/method

(9) Discharge (Japan only)

Method Discharge brush type

(10) Cleaning

Method By developing roller Voltage +200 V

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F. Fusing

(1)

Method Quick heat-up with pressure roller method

(2) Lamp

Type

Halogen lamp 100/120/230 V 100/120/230 V 500 W

Main unit

power supply

Voltage

(3) Fusing temperature

Ready mode/

Print mode

160°C80°C 155° C

Power save

mode

Print mode (after 20th sheet

in the multi print mode)

(4) Heat roller

Type Teflon coated roller

(5) Pressure roller

Type Silicone rubber roller

(6) Separation method

Forced separation by separation pawl

G. Power drive

Stepping motor (Main motor)

H. Engine control MCU (PCU) (AL-800/840 only)

Processor CPU (H8S2350FP)

ASIC (HG73C025FD)

I. Image control (ICU)

Processor AL-800L ASIC

AL-800/840 ASIC (SLA303TF2B)

J. Memory

(AL-800L)

Type Capacity Contents Location SDRAM 64 M bit x 1 Copy image data MCU (PCU) PWB EEPROM 2 K bit Control data MCU (PCU) PWB

(AL-800/840)

Type Capacity Contents Location DRAM 512 KB Print data ICU PWB ROM (EPROM) DRAM 16 M bit x 3 Copy image data MCU (PCU) PWB EEPROM 2 K bit Control data MCU (PCU) PWB SRAM 32 K bytes x 2 Line image data MCU (PCU) PWB RAM 265 K bit x 2 Work memory MCU (PCU) PWB

1 M bit Program MCU (PCU) PWB

K. Interface (AL-840 only)

Type Items Operating system

IEEE1284P Protocol Peppy/Nibble

Data transfer speed 3 Mbit/sec (Max) Connector type —

L. Power supply

Output

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Type

DC power supply

High voltage power supply

DC +3.5 KV (AC 600 V P-P)

DC – 850 V (AC 600 V P-P)

Voltage

+24 V +12 V

+5 V

+3.3 V

DC – 310 V (+200 V)

AL-800/

840

2.0 A

0.13 A

1.1 A

0.25 A —

Power

consumption

Current

AL-800L

1.5 A

0.033 A

0.56 A

0.2 A

M. Operating voltage/power consumption

Sub-

sidiaries

—

Power supply

voltage/

frequency

120V

50/60Hz

220 – 240V

50/60Hz

Power

save

mode

29 Wh/h 55 Wh/h 17 Wh/h 170 Wh/h 600 W

35 Wh/h 64 Wh/h 19 Wh/h 175 Wh/h 600 W

(Within Rated voltage ± 10% and Rated frequency ± 2%)

Power consumption

Ready

mode

Power

shutdown

mode

Average

(during

printing)

N. Safety/environmental standard

(1) Safety/environmental standard

(AL-800L)

Item Standard name Country

Safety standard CUL UL USA/Canada

FDA USA

Radio wave noise standard

(AL-800/840)

Item Standard name Country

Safety standard SEMKO Sweden

Radio wave noise standard

Energy standard ENERGY STAR World wide

Environmental standard

(2) Ozon level

Very low (unmeasurable level)

(3) Noise level

Noise mode

Sound power level 66 40 0 dB Sound

pressure level

FCC USA

NEMKO Norway DEKRA (GS MARK) Germany BSI U.K CUL UL USA/Canada FDA USA CE MARK Europe C-TICK Australia FCC USA

(Printer only)

——

Individual

Operating

mode

Ready

mode

Power

shut-down

mode

AL-800L 52 dB 35 dB 0 dB AL-800/840 54.8 dB — 0 dB

Max.

(3) Storage conditions (packed in the packing material)

Humidity

90%

10%

–10˚C50˚C

Humidity

90%

10%

–10˚C40˚C

Machine

40˚C, 90%

50˚C, 60%

Temperature

Supply

40˚C, 90%

Temperature

(4) Transport condition (packed in the packing material)

Humidity

90%

15%

−25˚C40˚C

Machine

30˚C, 90%

40˚C, 60%

Temperature

O. Ambient conditions

(1) Occupied area

Main unit 460 x 650 mm (18.2 x 29.53 in.)

(2) Operating conditions

Humidity

85%

20%

10˚C 35˚C

Temperature

30˚C, 85%

35˚C, 60%

Humidity

90%

10%

(5) Atmospheric pressure

595 mmHg or above

(6) Standard condition

20 to 25°C 65±5% RH, Rating for different countries

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Supply

−10˚C40˚C

Temperature

40˚C, 90%

[3] CONSUMABLE PARTS

1. Configuration

2. Developer cartridge

No. Part name (Item)

1 Photoconductor cartridge 2 Developer cartridge

1. Photoconductor cartridge

2. List

A. Consumable parts for exclusive use

(Single form)

No. Part name (Item)

1 Photoconductor

cartridge

2 Developer cartridge AL-80TD Developer cartridge 1 3K ∗ 10

Model name

AL-80DR Photoconductor

Parts item Q’ty Life Model name Q’ty

cartridge

Content

1 20K 10

(Compound form)

3. Details

(1) Photoconductor drum

Item Specifications/Descriptions Part name Photoconductor cartridge Model name

(Single unit) Model name

(Compound form) Photo (Picture)

AL-80DR Quantity 1

—

Quantity 10

Note

∗: A4 5% Coverage

Type (Kind) OPC Form Cartridge Life Print quantity 20K

Effective use period 36 months from production when sealed, or 20 months when unsealed. (Shorter one, max. 36

months)

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Item Specifications/Descriptions

Weight/Capacity/ Quantity

Weight Single unit Weight (g/kg) 241 g Weight (lbs)

Compound form Wright (g/kg) Weight (lbs)

Quantity Single unit

Compound form

Capacity (Litter) Applied model AL-800/840 Compatibility

information Product No. content

Ver.

Version

Production year (End digit)

Fixed to 1. Form

Serial No. in each production month

Production month

0: October X: November Y: December

Guarantee period (Month) 24 Counted from the production month. Stored under storage environment

conditions (sealed).

Note

(2) Developer cartridge

Item Specifications/Descriptions Part name Developer cartridge Model name

(Single unit) Model name

(Compound form) Photo (Picture)

Type (Kind) Mono-component toner Form Cartridge Life Print quantity 3K (A4, 5% cover ratio)

Weight/Capacity/ Quantity

Applied model AL-800/840 Compatibility

information

AL-80TD Quantity 1

—

Quantity 10

Effective use period 24 months from the production month when sealed, or 12 months when unsealed. (Shorter one,

max. 24 months) Others Weight Single unit Weight (g/kg) 463 g Weight (lbs)

Compound form Wright (g/kg) Weight (lbs) Quantity Single unit

Compound form Capacity 80 g

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Item Specifications/Descriptions

Product No. content

Production place

Production year (End digit)

Guarantee period (Month) 24 Counted from the production month. Stored under the storage environment

Note Replace when print density becomes low.

Destination form

Version

Production day

4. Paper specifications

To assure print quality and normal paper handling, the following specifications of paper should be satisfied.

(1) Paper

Standard and Applicable Paper

Item Standard paper Applicable paper

Weight 60 – 90 g/m Smoothness face; ≥ 20 s

Porosity ≥ 7 s

Opacity ≥ 77% same as left Surface

resistivity Stiffness vertical; ≥ 17 cm

Moisture content

Thickness 75 µm – 110 µm same as left Dimension B5 (182 ± 1 × 257 ± 1mm)

back; ≥ 20 s (BEKK method)

(BEKK method)

1 × 10 (20 ± 1°C

horizontal; ≥ 13 cm (CLARK method)

4.5% – 7.0% same as left

B6 (128 ± 1 × 182 ± 1mm) A4 (210 ± 1 × 297 ± 1mm) A5 (148 ± 1 × 210 ± 1mm) A6 (105 ± 1 × 148 ± 1mm)

8.5" ± 5/128 × 14" ± 5/128"

8.5" ± 5/128 × 11" ± 5/128"

5.5" ± 5/128 × 8.5" ± 5/128"

8.5" ± 5/128 × 13" ± 5/128"

(Paper Types That Should Not be Used)

Paper that has any of the following should not be used for printing.

•

Paper with special coating on the surface

•

Paper with particularly rough or smooth surface

•

Paper which has been glued together and which could become separated.

•

Paper with tears, folds, embossing, dryness, moisture or curl

•

Paper with metal tabs or clips

•

Paper with holes, windows or perforations

•

Paper which has been pre-printed using a laser printer or photocopier

(Note) Before printing, try one of the pieces of paper to be used and

confirm that it can be printed successfully.

– 5 × 10

(Values at 20 ± 1°C, 65 ± 2% RH)

60 – 120 g/m face; ≥ 20 s

back; ≥ 18 s (BEKK method)

same as left

65 ± 2% RH)

same as left

Production month

0: October X: November Y: December

conditions (sealed).

(2) Envelope

Size Dimensions Weight

International DL 110 × 220 mm 60 g/m

International C5 162 × 229 mm Same as above Monarch 3-7/8" × 7-1/2" Same as above Commercial 10

(business)

4-1/8" × 9-1/2" (104.78 × 241.3 mm)

Envelopes

Do not use envelopes which have any of the following.

•

Metal tabs, snaps, strings, perforations, windows or holes

•

Open flaps on which adhesive is exposed

•

Glossy surfaces

•

A particularly rough texture or embossing

•

Envelopes made from recycled paper

•

Envelopes that are not flat due to damage, folds or bending, or which are not straight with square corners

•

Envelopes which are curled

•

Two or more flaps

•

Labels that have already been attached

•

Flaps that have not been folded

•

Creases or folds on the leading edge

•

Adhesive that sticks without moisture when pressed closed

•

Envelopes that stick together due to exposed adhesive

•

Envelopes that have already been printed on in a laser printer

•

Envelopes that expand or shrink without fine creases

•

Envelopes which are inflated with air

(16 lbs.) to

90 g/m

(24 lbs.)

Same as above

(3) OHP film

A4 (210 × 297 mm) Letter size (8.5" × 11")

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5. Standard density sample

The ratio of the image area for the total area of paper is 5%. The life of every consumable part is based on this ratio.

Standard density sample

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6. Environmental conditions

(1) Transit environment (sealed)

Max. change: Temperature 15°C/hour, Relative humidity 15%RH/hour, without dew

Humidity

90%

10%

-10°C40°C Temperature

Temperature

(min)

– 10°C 10% 40°C 90%

Humidity

(min)

Temperature

(mid)

Humidity

(mid)

Temperature

(max)

(2) Storage environment (sealed)

Max. change: Temperature 15°C/hour, Relative humidity 15%RH/hour, without dew

Humidity

90%

40°C, 90%

Humidity

(max)

40°C, 90%

Period

10%

-20°C40°C Temperature

Temperature

(min)

– 10°C 10% 40°C 90%

Humidity

(min)

Temperature

(mid)

Humidity

(mid)

Temperature

(max)

(Unsealed condition)

Humidity

30°C, 90%

90%

35°C, 60%

10%

0°C35°C

Temperature

(min)

0°C 10% 30°C 60% 35°C 90%

Humidity

(min)

Temperature

(mid)

Humidity

(mid)

Temperature

(max)

Humidity

(max)

Humidity

(max)

Period

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[4] SET UP

1. Installing conditions

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,

Do not install your copier in areas that are:

•

damp, humid, or very dusty

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.

CAUTIONS ON HANDLING

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

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.

•

exposed to direct sunlight

•

poorly ventilated

•

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

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.

2. Unpacking

A. packing list

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

IBM PC/AT or compatible machine interface cable (AL-840 only)

Power cord 1 pc.

Operation manual

CD-ROM (Printer driver)

(AL-840 only)

Paper feed tray

Developer cartridge (Packed in the silver bag.)

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

20cm

10cm 10cm

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Warranty paper

Photo conductor cartridge (Installed in the machine)

B. Releasing lock

REMOVING PROTECTIVE PACKING MATERIALS

(AL-800/840)

1) Remove tape (a).

2) Turn and remove the lock screw in the arrow direction.

3) Remove the protective material (b).

(a)

(b)

Do not remove with the front cover closed.

Keep the fixing screw inside the front cover.

(d)

3) Remove the TD cartridge from the bag. Hold the cartridge on both sides and shake it horizontally four or five times.

(e)

(c)

Store the lock screw at the right side inside the front cover.

(AL-800L)

1) Release the scanner lock lever.

3. Parts and consumable parts setup

CAUTION: Be sure to remove the protective paper from the drum

cartridge before installing the TD cartridge.

4) Remove the protective tape and then the protective cover.

5) Hold the handle of the TD cartridge so that the stamped marking on top of the cartridge are facing upward.

6) Gently insert the TD cartridge into the copier along the guides in the direction indicated by the arrow.

(1) Developer cartridge

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

2) Remove the protective material (c), and slowly pull the protective sheet (d) and protective material (e) together toward you to remove. Be careful not to break the protective sheet (d) midway and not to remain torn part inside the machine.

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Align the projections on both side with the guides.

7) Close the front cover.

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(2) Photoconductor cartridge

1) Gently press the both sides of the front cover and open it.

6) Remove the black protective sheet from the photoconductor cartridge.

CAUTION: If the black protective sheet is pulled forcibly, it may be

broken, Be careful not to break the sheet and slowly remove it.

2) Slowly remove the developer cartridge from the copier.

3) Hold two knobs of the photoconductor cartridge with your fingers, and slowly pull out it.

WARNING: The fusing section is heated to a high temperature.

When removing the photoconductor cartridge, be careful not to touch the fusing section to avoid a burn.

CAUTION: Dispose the photoconductor cartridge as an incombusti-

ble.

7) Install the developer cartridge.

8) Turn on the power switch. While pressing the copy mode select key and the clear key, open and close the operation panel section. (The photoconductor counter is reset by the above operation.)

AL-800/840 only

AUTO MANUAL PHOTO

135

ONLINE

PREHEAT

(3) Paper tray

1) Hold the paper tray so that the paper guide of the paper tray is facing front and then insert the paper tray into the copier’s paper tray slots.

4) Remove a new photoconductor cartridge from the bag.

•

CAUTION:

A black protective sheet is attached to a new photoconductor cartridge in order to protect the cartridge from light. Install the cartridge in the copier with this black sheet attached to it. If it is removed, the cartridge surface (green section) may be damaged.

•

Keep the photoconductor cartridge in a clean place. If it is stored in a dusty place, the cartridge surface (green section) may be damaged to cause a dirt on print paper.

5) Hold the two knobs of the photoconductor cartridge with your fingers, and slowly insert the projections on the both ends of the cartridge into the machine along the guides in the arrow direction.

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2) Pull the paper release lever at the right of the paper tray toward you.

CAUTION: If the paper is inserted without doing this, paper misfeeds

will occur.

Paper tray

Paper reiease lever

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3) If extra-long paper (such as legal size) is used, raise the paper support to support the paper. Fan the copy paper and place it into the paper tray with the side to be printed facing toward you. Position the paper along the right end of the paper tray. Then adjust the paper guide to the paper width.

Side to be printed

Paper guide

4) Make sure the paper release lever is pushed back. The paper will be clamped by the paper feed roller inside the copier.

4. Cable connection (AL-840 only)

(1) Power cable

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

(2) Interface cable

1) Check that the power switches of both the printer and the computer are in the OFF position.

2) Plug the parallel interface cable into one of the printer interface connectors (whichever connector you want to use). Fasten the two bail chips at the side of the printer connector to hold the interface connector in place.

5. Installing the printer driver software (AL-840 only)

(1) Checking the hardware and software

requirements

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

Computer type IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped

Windows type Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98, Win-

CPU 486DX 66MHz or better Physical RAM Windows 95, Windows 3.1x: 8 MB (16 MB or

Virtual storage (swap file)

Display 640 x 480 dots (VGA) or better Hard disk free space 10 MB or more CAUTION: The printer driver included in this product cannot be used

under Windows NT3.5x, OS/2, pure MS-DOS and other operating systems which are not described above.

NOTE: If you are using some of your computers memory as a RAM

drive, the printer driver may not be allocated the correct amount of memory. In such a case, reduce the size of your RAM disk, or do not use the RAM disk. Please refer to your MS Windows documentation for further information.

(2) Install

Windows 95/Windows NT 4.0:

1) Load paper into the paper tray of the printer. For loading of paper,

see the section on LOADING COPY PAPER in the copier operation manual.

2) Turn on the printer.

3) Turn on your computer and start Windows.

NOTE: Before installing the printer driver, be sure to close all other

applications which may be open.

4) When using Windows 95 on a personal computer with plug &

play*, the "Update Device Driver Wizard" window will appear. Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click the Next button and follow the on-screen instructions. Proceed to step

7. If the "Copying Files" window appears during this operation, enter R:\ (if the CD-ROM is designated as drive R) and click the OK button.

with a bi-directional parallel interface and CDROM

dows NT 4.0

more is recommended.) Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0: 16MB (32MB or more is recommended.)

8 MB or more

connecter

Cable

Interface connector

Bail clip

3) Plug the other end of the cable into the parallel interface connector of your computer.

CAUTION: The printer sends and receives data bi-directionally and

at high speed. Some switch boxes and pass-through devices cannot support high-speed, bi-directional transfer of data, and using them may cause printing errors.

CAUTION: Some printer selectors (which allows to use two or more

computers and printers by selection) are not compatible to this machine.

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If you use Windows 95 and the "New Hardware Found" window will appear, click the Driver from Disk Provided by Hardware Manufacturer button and then click OK. Proceed to step 6.

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If you use Windows 95 and the screen shown above or the "New Hardware Found" window does not appear, proceed to step 5.

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If you use Windows NT 4.0, proceed to step 5.

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Plug & play This feature is effective if both the computer and peripheral equipment are equipped with IEEE 1284 compliant parallel interface.

NOTE: The screen displayed depends on the version of Windows.

5) Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

Click the Start button and select Run. When the screen shown below appears, type R:\SETUP (if the CD-ROM is designated as drive R) and click the OK button. Proceed to step 7.

6) "Install From Disk" window will appear. Insert the installation

CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Type R:\ (if the CD-ROM is designated as drive R) and click the OK button. Proceed to step

5) Select Search for the best driver for your device and click the Next button.

6) Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Select the CD-ROM drive and click the Next button.

7) The installation program will start. To install the printer driver to the default folder, click the Next button. To select a different folder, select Browse and type in the new path and folder name. Click OK and say YES to create the folder, select the Next button to continue.

8) On the display, you will see "printer port to be used". Normally, this is LPT1 and it is selected automatically. Ensure that Yes is checked to use the printer as the default printer. Finally click the Next button.

9) A "Confirm installation" window will be displayed. To continue installation, click the Yes button.

10) When the installation is complete, you will be asked whether or not to print a test page. If you wish to do so, click the Yes button. At this time, ensure that paper is loaded in the paper tray.

11) If the test print completes successfully, click the Finish button. "The installation of the SHARP AL-800 Series Software is complete." window will be displayed. Click the OK button.

Windows 98:

1) Load paper into the paper tray of the printer. For loading of paper,

see the section on LOADING COPY PAPER found in the copier operation manual.

2) Turn on the printer.

3) Turn on your computer and start Windows.

NOTE: Before installing the printer driver, be sure to close all other

applications which may be open.

4) When using Windows 98 on a personal computer with plug &

play*, the "Add New Hardware Wizard" window will appear. Click the Next button and follow the on-screen instructions.

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If the "Add New Hardware Wizard" window does not appear, proceed to step 8.

Plug &play: For plug & play information, see page 5.

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7) Windows driver file search will find the device "SHARP AL-800 Series". Click the Next button. Proceed to step 9.

8) Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click the Start button and select Run. When the window shown below appears, type R:\SETUP (if the CD-ROM is designated as drive R) and click the OK button. Proceed to step 9.

9) The installation program will start. To select a different folder, select Browse and type in the path and folder name where the printer driver will be installed. Click OK and say YES to create the folder, select the Next button to continue. To install the printer driver to the default folder, click the Next button.

10) On the display, you will see "printer port to be used". Normally, this is LPT1 and it is selected automatically. Ensure that Yes is checked to use the printer as the default printer. Finally click the Next button.

11) A "Confirm installation" window will be displayed. To continue installation, click the Yes button.

12) When the installation is complete, you will be asked whether or not to print a test page. If you wish to do so, click the Yes button. At this time, ensure that paper is loaded in the paper tray.

13) If the test print completes successfully, click the Finish button. "The installation of the SHARP AL-800 Series Software is complete." window will be displayed. Click the OK button.

Windows 3.1x:

1) Load paper into the paper tray of the printer. For loading of paper, see the section on LOADING COPY PAPER in the copier operation manual.

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2) Turn on the printer and then start Windows on your computer. NOTE: Before installing the printer driver, be sure to close all other

applications which may be open.

3) Insert the installation CD-ROM into a CD-ROM drive.

4) Choose File from the Menu bar in Program Manager, and then choose the Run command.

5) Type R:\SETUP (if the CD-ROM is designated as drive R) in the command line box and then click the OK button.

6) Select a directory to which the printer driver will be installed and click the Next button. To install it to the default directory, click the Next button.

7) A "printer port to be used" window will be displayed. Normally, LPT1 is automatically set. Then ensure that Yes is checked to use this printer as the default printer. Click the Next button.

8) A "Confirm installation" window will be displayed. To continue installation, click Yes.

9) When the installation is complete, click the Yes button. Then restart Windows.

"AL-800 Series" printer driver group

When the printer driver is installed, the SHARP AL-800 Series printer driver group will be created. This group allows the following functions to be executed.

DOS Emulation HELP

DOS Emulation Setup

Readme

The latest information on the printer driver is included in this note. Read the Readme first.

Status Monitor HELP

Status Monitor

The printer state and information on current printing are displayed on the status monitor window.

Uninstall AL-800 Series

The printer driver can be uninstalled. If the driver is uninstalled, printing cannot be performed on the printer. For proper uninstallation, be sure to use uninstallation program of the printer driver group.

(3) Using other installed drivers

If you use another GDI printer or a Windows Printing System printer, interference between printers may occur and printing may not be performed properly. To use another GDI printer or a Windows Printing System printer, you must change the port setting of the printer driver using the following procedure.

NOTE: If another printer does not operate properly when the AL-800

series printer driver is set to "FILE", uninstall the AL-800 series printer driver.

Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0:

1) Click the Start button.

2) Select Settings and then click Printers.

3) Right-click the AL-800 Series icon in the printer dialog box and then click Properties.

4) Click the Details tab (Ports tab – on Windows NT4.0) in the Properties dialog box, select FILE: in the Print to the following port list box, and click the OK button.

5) Right-click the icon of the printer to be used and click Properties.

6) Click the Details tab (Ports tab – on Windows NT4.0) in the Properties window, select LPT1 (or the currently used port), and click the OK button.

NOTE: To use the AL-800 series again, perform the same procedure

but select the port to be used (for example, LPT1) in step 4.

Windows 3.1x:

1) Double-click the Control Panel icon in the Main window of Program Manager.

2) Double-click the Printers icon. The Printers window will then open.

3) Select AL-800 Series, and then click the Connect button.

4) Select File from the list of options in the Ports window, and then click the OK button.

5) Select the new printer you would like to use from the list in the Installed Printers window, and then click the Connect button.

6) Select the printer port to use for the new printer, and then click the OK button.

7) Click the Set As Default Printer button, and then click the Close button.

NOTE: To use the AL-800 series again, perform the same procedure

but select the port to be used (for example, LPT1) in step 4.

(4) Uninstalling printer driver

If the printer driver is not installed properly or if you need not use this printer any more, uninstall the printer driver from your computer using the following procedure.

1) If using Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0, click Start, Program, SHARP AL-800 Series, and Uninstall AL-800 Series. If using Windows 3.1x, double-click the SHARP AL-800 Series icon in Program Manager and double-click the Uninstall AL-800 Series icon.

2) When the "Confirm File Deletion" window appears, click the Yes button.

3) When the "Remove Programs From Your Computer" window appears, click the OK button.

(5) Note for transport

When transporting this machine, follow the following packing procedures before moving.

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To transport this machine, be sure to use the original packing case and the protective material. If another packing case is used, the machine may be damaged.

•

Be sure to remove the developer cartridge before transport.

1. Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord.

2. Remove the interface cable from the machine.

3. Gently press the both sides and open the front cover.

4. Remove the developer cartridge from the machine.

5. Remove paper from the paper feed tray.

6. Remove the paper feed tray from the machine.

7. Return the paper feed tray slowly to the bottom.

8. Attach the fixing screw (which is keep inside the machine) to the left side of the machine.

9. Close the front cover.

10. Attach the protective material and tapes which were removed when unpacking.

11. Put the machine in the packing case.

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[5] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE

1. List

A External, operation parts (1) External, operation parts

(2) Internal operation parts (3) Operation, display parts

B Internal parts (1) Parts in each section a Operation section

b Paper feed, transport section c Optical section <1> Scanner (reading) section

d Image process section <1> OPC drum section

e Fusing, paper exit section

f Drive section g Printer section h Cross sectional view

C Lock position D Functional parts (1) Sensor, detector

(2) Switch (3) Clutch, solenoid (4) Motor a Drive motor

b Fan (motor)

(5) PWB (6) Fuse, thermostat (7) Lamp (8) Interface (connector)

(9) Belt, wire (10) Power (11) Adjustment volume

<2> Scanner (writing) section

<2> Developing section <3> Transfer, separation section

2. Contents

A. External, operation parts

(1) External, operation parts

11)

10)

12)

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No.

Name Function/Operation

Parts

Model Note

1 Document cover 2 Front cover Opened when installing or removing the OPC

cartridge and the developer cartridge or

removing a paper jam. 3 Paper exit tray Receives printed paper. 4 Operation panel Allows various setting in the copy mode and test

command operations. 5 Document table A document is set to the left corner reference. 6 Paper feed tray Sets print paper. 7 Paper guide Adjusts the paper width. 8 Power switch Turns on/off the main power. 9 Power connector Connects with the AC power cord.

10 Printer interface connector Connects with the host computer. (Parallel

interface) (IEEE-1284)

AL-840 Allows connection with two host

computers.

11 Paper release lever Put the lever straight when setting paper to

release paper feed drive. Put the lever down to

allow paper feed.

12 Scanner lock lever Locks the scanner unit AL-800L Fixes the scanner unit with this lever

when in transit.

(2) Internal operation parts

No.

Name Function/Operation

1 Developer cartridge Converts latent electrostatic images into visible

Parts

Model Note

Common Life (3K print)

images (toner images).

2 OPC cartridge Forms latent electrostatic images. Common Life (20K print)

(3) Operation, display parts

11)10)9)8)7)6)4)3) 5)2)1)

AUTO

MANUAL

PHOTO

200% 115%

100%

86% 70% 50%

MAX. B5

100%

A4 B5 A4 MIN.

ZOOM

ONLINE

PRE-HEAT

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No.

1 Copy image mode select

key/Copy image mode display lamp

2 Copy density adjustment

key/Copy density level display lamp

3 Developer cartridge

warning lamp

4 OPC cartridge warning

lamp

5 Paper jam warning lamp Turns on or blinks when there is a paper jam. 6 Copy magnification ratio

select key/Copy magnification ration display lamp

7 Zoom mode display lamp Turns on when the zoom key is used to set the

8 Copy magnification display

key

9 Value, code display LED Displays the value information (copy quantity,

10 On-line lamp Turns on during operation in the printer mode.

11 Pre-heat mode display

lamp

12 Zoom key Sets the copy magnification ratio in the range of

13 Value setting key Used to input various set values (copy quantity,

14 Clear key Cancels various setting and operations. 15 Start key Starts operations and stores various set data.

Ready lamp Turns on when in print ready state.

Name Function/Operation

Parts

Selects the copy image mode in auto, character,

photo, toner save mode. Displays the copy

image mode.

Selects the copy density. Used to set the power

save mode. Displays the copy density mode

(level).

Turns on or blinks to show that the consumable

part (developer cartridge) must be replaced.

Turns on or blinks to show that a consumable

part (developer cartridge, OPC cartridge) or that

there is a paper jam.

Selects the copy magnification ratio.

coy magnification ratio.

Used to display the copy magnification ratio set

by the zoom key on the value display.

copy magnification ratio, etc.) and codes (error

code, test command code and its information).

(Print data is received from the host in the

printer enable state or during printing.)

Blinks in the pre-heat mode.

50% ∼ 200% by the increment of 1%.

test command setting, power save mode setting,

etc.). Used to set the power save mode.

Model Note

Turns on when there is little toner, and blinks when there is no toner to disable printing.

At 19,000 print, the lamp lights up to show the life is up. At 20,000 print, the lamp lights up to disable printing.

AL-840

B. Internal parts

(1) Parts in each section

a. Operation section

No.

1 Operation control PWB Displays various number information and

2 Number display Displays various value information and

Name Function/Operation

Parts

messages. Outputs the key operation signal.

messages.

Model Note

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b. Paper feed, transport section

1) PE SENSOR

19)

12)

7) PIN SENSOR

13)

14)

5) PUS

9) PAPER SIZE SW

13)

15)

17)

10)

11)

16)

18)

19)

No.

1 PE SENSOR PEMP IN Paper empty

2 Paper guide Adjust the paper width. 3 Paper feed tray Sets the print paper. (Capacity:

4 Paper release

5 PUS PUS Paper feed clutch

6 Paper feed

7 PIN SENSOR PIN Paper in detector Photo

8 Paper feed roller Feeds paper. 9 PAPER SIZESWPAPER SIZEINPaper width

10 Paper pressure

Code Signal name Name Type Function/operation Active condition

detector

lever

solenoid

release lever

detector

plate

Parts

Photo transmission sensor

transmission sensor

Mechanical switch (Micro switch)

Detects paper on the paper tray. LOW (0V) when

XXX sheets) Put this lever straight to set paper

to release paper feed. Put this lever down to enable paper feed.

Controls (on/off) the main motor drive for the paper feed roller.

When the paper feed lever is put straight, this lever releases paper feed solenoid drive. This lever reduces stress to the paper feed roller clutch in removing paper.

Detects whether the fed paper is transported to the transfer position or not. By the timing of this detector signal, the relative positions of paper and print image are controlled.

Detects the paper width. This signal controls the laser beam radiation area.

Presses paper onto the paper feed roller.

paper is detected.

LOW (0V) when paper is detected.

LOW (0V) when the max. width is detected.

Model

AL-800/840

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No.

11 Paper pressure

12 Paper separator Separates paper in paper feed

13 Paper feed clutch Mechanical

14 Paper feed clutch

15 Paper feed clutch

16 Paper feed clutch

17 Paper feed clutch

18 Paper feed clutch

19 Paper separater

c. Optical section

<1> Scanner (reading) section (AL-800/840)

Code Signal name Name Type Function/operation Active condition

spring

lever

joint

sleeve

spring

gear

spring

Parts

spring type clutch

Presses paper onto the paper feed roller.

operation. Controls ON/OFF of the paper

feed roller. (The paper feed roller is driven by the paper feed clutch solenoid and the main motor.

Driven by the paper feed clutch solenoid to control ON/OFF of the paper feed clutch. Prevents against reverse rotation of the paper feed roller.

Links the paper feed roller and the paper feed roller clutch.

Controls ON/OFF of the paper feed roller. (The paper feed roller is driven by the paper feed clutch solenoid and the main motor.)

Transmits the paper feed clutch rotation to the paper feed clutch sleeve.

Transmits the main motor power to the paper reed roller.

Applies a proper pressure to the paper separater.

Model

4) MHPS

10)

11)

8) SL SENSOR

4) MHPS

6) CCD SENSOR

10) 8) SL SENSOR 7) 6) CCD SENS

11) 9) 5) 3)

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