MODEL
AL-840
PRINTER OPERATION MANUAL
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• GETTING STARTED
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• PRINTING
• PRINTER TROUBLE?
• APPENDIX
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CONTENTS
1 GETTING STARTED
INTRODUCTION 2
– Making floppy disks from CD-ROM 3
MAIN FEATURES 3
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE 4
– Description of the printer driver 4
– Checking the hardware and software requirements 4
– Installing the printer driver 4
– “AL-800 Series” printer driver group 10
2 PRINTING
PRINTING A PAGE 11
– Executing printing 11
– Indicators on the operation panel 12
SETTING PRINT CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER DRIVER 12
PRINTING FROM AN MS-DOS APPLICATION 16
– Print setting from the MS-DOS prompt 16
– Setting on the front panel 17
– Software printer setting 17
PRINTER TROUBLE?
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TROUBLESHOOTING 18
– Printing problems 18
STATUS MONITOR 19
USING OTHER INSTALLED DRIVERS 21
UNINSTALLING PRINTER DRIVER 23
APPENDIX
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SPECIFICATIONS 24
PARALLEL INTERFACE 25
PRINT AREA 26
INDEX
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This chapter provides basic information for using the SHARP AL-840 printer and its features.
GETTING STARTED
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Getting Started
INTRODUCTION
The AL-840 can be used as a copier and a laser printer . This manual describes only the printer
features of the AL-840. To use the AL-840 as a copier and to learn additional information which
relates to both the copier and printer features, see the copier manual. To get full use of all
printer features, familiarize yourself with this manual.
For quick reference during printer use, keep this manual in a handy location.
Conventions used in this manual
In this manual, the following icons are used to provide the user with information pertinent to the
use of the machine.
Warns the user that injury to the user or damage to the machine may result if
the contents of the warning are not properly followed.
Cautions the user that damage to the machine or one of its components may
result if the contents of the caution are not properly followed.
Notes provide information relevant to the machine regarding specifications,
functions, performance, operation and such, that may be useful to the user.
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When you try to execute printing while copying is being performed, printing
will be executed after copying is finished.
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When you try to make a copy while printing is being performed, printing will
be interrupted and you can make a copy. Printing will be resumed after copying
is finished.
Trademark acknowledgments
Windows, MS-DOS, Windows NT and Windows Printing System are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
IBM, PC/AT and OS/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
HP, LaserJet and PCL are trademarks of the Hewlett-Packard Company.
All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
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Making floppy disks from CD-ROM
The printer driver data in the CD-ROM can be copied to floppy disks.
Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0:
Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
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Double-click My Computer, Al_800 (CD-ROM), and Makedisk.
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Double-click Makedisk.exe.
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Windows 3.1x:
Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
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Double-click the File Manager in the Main window of Program Manager and select
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CD-ROM and the Makedisk directory.
Double-click Makedisk.exe.
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
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MAIN FEATURES
q Printing from Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows
NT 4.0 applications
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High-speed and high-quality printing can be performed from Windows 3.1x, Windows
95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0 applications through the SHARP GDI (Graphics
Device Interface) system.
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Since print data are processed in the computer, waiting time during printing is short.
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w Printing from multiple computers through “Smart Sharing” (small-scale
sharing)
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Since the AL-840 is equipped with two parallel interface connectors, it can be connected
to two computers simultaneously .
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Automatic interface switching allows easy print operation which can be executed only
from each computer.
e High image quality printing with resolution of 1,800 dpi equivalent x
600 dpi through Super Image Enhancement T echnology (SIET)
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The printer is equipped with the Super Image Enhancement Technology (SIET) which
implements high image quality printing with resolution of 1,800 dpi equivalent x 600 dpi.
Small characters and fine images can be printed clearly .
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INST ALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTW ARE
Description of the printer driver
The printer driver is the software program which runs the printer. It converts the data in your file
into information that the printer can understand. It also controls communication between the
printer and computer as the data is printed.
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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/A T or compatible computer equipped with a bi-
directional parallel interface and CD-ROM
Windows type Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT
4.0
CPU 486DX 66MHz or better
Physical RAM Windows 95, Windows 3.1x: 8 MB (16 MB or more is
recommended.)
Windows NT 4.0: 12MB (16MB or more is recommended.)
Windows 98: 16MB (32MB or more is recommended.)
Virtual storage (swap file) 8 MB or more
Display 640 x 480 dots (VGA) or better
Hard disk free space 10 MB or more
The printer driver included in this product cannot be used under Windows NT
3.5x, OS/2, pure MS-DOS and other operating systems which are not described
above.
If you are using some of your computer’s memory as a RAM drive, the printer
driver may not be allocated the correct amount of memory. In such a case,
reduce the size of your RAM disk, or do not use the RAM disk. Please refer to
your MS Windows documentation for further information.
Installing the printer driver
The software for your printer is provided on CD-ROM which was packed with your laser printer.
Before installing the printer driver, be sure to check the following items.
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Is the printer connected properly to the computer?
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Does the printer have paper?
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Is there another GDI printer driver or Windows Printing System printer driver already
installed? If installed, change the printer port setting. For the change of the printer port
setting, see USING OTHER INSTALLED DRIVERS on page 21.
In this description, the following drive configuration is supposed. Specify proper drives depending
on the configuration of your computer.
Drive R: CD-ROM drive (installation source)
Drive C: Hard disk drive (installation destination)
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Windows 95/Windows NT 4.0:
Load paper into the paper tray of the printer. For loading of paper, see the section on
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LOADING COPY PAPER in the copier operation manual.
Turn on the printer.
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INST ALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE
Turn on your computer and start Windows.
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Before installing the printer driver, be sure to close all other applications which
may be open.
When using Windows 95 on a personal computer with plug & play*, the “Update
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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.
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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.
★ Plug & play
This feature is effective if both the computer and peripheral equipment are equipped
with IEEE 1284 compliant parallel interface.
The screen displayed depends on the version of Windows.
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE
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Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
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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.
“Install From Disk” window will appear. Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-
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ROM drive. Type R:\ (if the CD-ROM is designated as drive R) and click the OK
button. Proceed to step 7.
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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.
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.
A “Confirm installation” window will be displayed. To continue installation, click the
Ye s button.
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.
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.
If you have any problem with the test print, see TROUBLESHOOTING on
page 18 and check the symptoms and solutions. Print the test page again after
removing the problem.
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Windows 98:
Load paper into the paper tray of the printer. For loading of paper, see the section on
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LOADING COPY PAPER found in the copier operation manual.
Turn on the printer.
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE
Turn on your computer and start Windows.
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Before installing the printer driver, be sure to close all other applications which
may be open.
When using Windows 98 on a personal computer with plug & play*, the “Add New
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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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Select Search for the best driver for your device and click the Next button.
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Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Select the CD-ROM drive
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and click the Next button.
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE
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Getting Started
Windows driver file search will find the device “SHARP AL-800 Series”. Click the
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Next button. Proceed to step 9.
Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click the Start button and
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select Run. When the window shown below appears, type R:\SETUP (if the CDROM is designated as drive R) and click the OK button. Proceed to step 9.
The installation program will start. T o select a dif ferent folder , select Browse and type
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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.
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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.
A “Confirm installation” window will be displayed. To continue installation, click the
Ye s button.
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.
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.
If you have any problem with the test print, see TROUBLESHOOTING on
page 18.
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