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SERVICE MANUAL
CODE : 00ZAL1551CS1E

DIGITAL LASER COPIER/ DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM

(AL-1551CS)

MODEL
CONTENTS

AL-1215 AL-1530CS AL-1540CS AL-1551CS

[ 1 ] GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1 [ 2 ] SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1 [ 3 ] CONSUMABLE PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1 [ 4 ] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1 [ 5 ] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 1 [ 6 ] COPY PROCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 1 [ 7 ] OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 1 [ 8 ] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 1 [ 9 ] ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 1 [10] SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 1 [11] USER PROGRAMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 1 [12] ELECTRICAL SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 1 [13] CIRCUIT DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 1

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

SHARP CORPORATION

This document has been published to be used for after sales service only. The contents are subject to change without notice.

CAUTION

This product is a class 1 laser product that complies with 21CFR 1040 of the CDRH standard and IEC825. This means that this machine does not produce hazardous laser radiation. The use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. This laser radiation is not a danger to the skin, but when an exact focusing of the laser beam is achieved on the eye's retina, there is the danger of spot damage to the retina. The following cautions must be observed to avoid exposure of the laser beam to your eyes at the time of servicing. 1) When a problem in the laser optical unit has occurred, the whole optical unit must be exchanged as a unit, not as individual parts. 2) Do not look into the machine with the main switch turned on after removing the developer unit, toner cartridge, and drum cartridge. 3) Do not look into the laser beam exposure slit of the laser optical unit with the connector connected when removing and installing the optical system. 4) The middle frame contains the safety interlock switch. Do not defeat the safety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into the switch slot.

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

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

VORSICHT
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN. LASER WAVE LENGTH : 770 ~ 795nm Pulse times : 0.481m sec (20,787 rpm) Out put power : 0.17mW ± 0.01mW

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

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

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

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

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.

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

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

CONTENTS
[1] GENERAL
1. Major functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

[7]

OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS
1. Outline of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1 2. Scanner section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2 3. Laser unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3 4. Fuser section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3 5. Paper feed section and paper transport section . . . . . . . . . .7-4 6. Process unit new drum detection mechanism . . . . . . . . . . .7-7 7. SPF section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7 8. D-D (Duplex to Duplex) mode paper/ document transport (Duplex model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8

[2]

SPECIFICATIONS
1. Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 2. Operation specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 3. Copy performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 4. GDI Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 5. Scan function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 6. SPF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 7. RSPF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

[3]

CONSUMABLE PARTS
1. Supply system table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 2. Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 3. Production control number(lot No.) identification . . . . . . . . . 3-2

[8]

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
1. High voltage section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1 2. Operation panel section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2 3. Optical section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3 4. Fusing section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5 5. Tray paper feed/transport section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-7 6. Manual paper feed section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-13 7. Rear frame section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-17 8. Power section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-18 9. SPF section (SPF model only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-18 10. 2nd cassette section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-21 11. Duplex motor section (RSPF model only). . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-23 12. Reverse roller section (RSPF model only) . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-23 13. RSPF section (RSPF model only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-24

[4]

EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES
1. Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 2. Internal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 3. Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 4. Motors and solenoids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 5. Sensors and switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 6. PWB unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 7. Cross sectional view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

[5]

UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
1. Copier installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 2. Cautions on handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 3. Checking packed components and accessories . . . . . . . . . 5-1 4. Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 5. Removing protective packing materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 6. Installing the TD cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 7. Loading copy paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 8. Power to copier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 9. Software for the AL-1200 (USB) series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 10. Connecting the interface cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 11. Parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 12. USB interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 13. Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

[9] ADJUSTMENTS
1. Optical section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1 2. Copy density adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-4 3. High voltage adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-5 4. Duplex adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-6

[10] SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES
1. Entering the simulation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1 2. List of simulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2 3. Contents of simulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3 4. Trouble codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-15

[11] USER PROGRAM
1. Functions that can be set with user programs . . . . . . . . . .11-1 2. Change the setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-1 3. Density level adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-2 4. Toner save mode setup and cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-2

[6]

COPY PROCESS
1. Functional diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 2. Outline of print process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 3. Actual print process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

[12] ELECTRICAL SECTION
1. Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1 2. Circuit descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3

[13] CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
1. MCU PWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-1 2. OPERATION PWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-10 3. I/F PWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-11 4. POWER SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-12 5. ACTUAL WIRING DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14

[1] GENERAL
1. Major functions
Configurations
Item CPM Model AL-1215 AL-1530CS AL-1540CS AL-1551CS CPM: SB/MB: 2 tray: SPF: R-SPF: Color scanner: GDI printer: PCL printer: SOPM: Duplex: Memory: FAX: 12CPM 15CPM 15CPM 15CPM SB/MB SB SB SB MB 2 Tray SPF R-SPF Color Scanner GDI printer PCL printer SOPM Duplex Memory 8M 8M 8M 16M FAX

Descriptions of items
Copy speed (Copies Per Minute) SB = Manual feed single bypass, MB = Manual feed multi bypass Second cassette unit. Original feed unit Duplex original feed unit Color scanner function GDI printer function with USB. PCL printer function with USB. Scan Once Print Many function (Many copies are made by one scan.) Auto duplex copy function Standard page memory FAX function.

Descriptions of table
: Standard provision : No function or no option available Opt: Option

AL-1215/AL-1530CS AL-1540CS

AL-1551CS

AL-1551CS GENERAL 1 - 1

[2] SPECIFICATIONS
1. Basic Specifications
Item Type Copy system Segment (class) Copier dimensions Desktop Dry, electrostatic Digital personal copier 20.4"(W)X18.2"(D)X11.6"(H) (518mm(W)X462.5mm(D)X295.6mm(H)) 20.4"(W)X18.2"(D)X11.6"(H) (518mm(W)X462.5mm(D)X295.6mm(H)) 20.4"(W)X19.4"(D)X15.0"(H) (518mm(W)X492.5mm(D)X380.4mm(H)) 20.4"(W)X19.4"(D)X18.3"(H) (518mm(W)X492.5mm(D)X465.4mm(H)) 35.3lbs.(17Kg) TD and drum cartridges included 35.3lbs.(17Kg) 41.9lbs.(20Kg) 50.7lbs.(24Kg)

Weight (Approximately)

AL-1215 AL-1530CS AL-1540CS AL-1551CS AL-1215 AL-1530CS AL-1540CS AL-1551CS

2. Operation specifications
Paper feed section Section, item Paper feed system AB system Tray paper feed section Details AL-1215/1530CS/1540CS AL-1551CS Paper size Paper weight Paper feed capacity Kinds Remark Paper size Paper weight Paper feed capacity Kinds Remark Paper size Paper weight Paper feed capacity Kinds 1 tray (250 sheet) + single bypass 2 tray (500 sheet) + multi bypass (50 sheet) A4, B5, A5 (Landscape) 56 - 80g/m2 (15 - 21 lbs.) 250 sheets Standard paper, specified paper, recycled paper User adjustment of paper guide available A4, B5, A5, B6, A6 (Landscape) 52 - 128g/m2 (14 - 34.5 lbs.) 50 sheets Standard paper, specified paper, recycled paper, OHP, Label, (Single copy) User adjustment of paper guide available A4, B5, A5, B6, A6 (Landscape) 52 - 128g/m2 (14 - 34.5 lbs.) 1 sheet Standard paper, specified paper, recycled paper, OHP, Label, Postal card, Envelop, Post card (Including double postal without fold line) User adjustment of paper guide available 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2 x 11", 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" (Landscape) 15 - 21 lbs. 250 sheets Standard paper, specified paper, recycled paper User adjustment of paper guide available 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2 x 11", 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" (Landscape) 14 - 34.5 lbs. 50 sheets Standard paper, specified paper, recycled paper, OHP, Label, Envelop (Single copy) User adjustment of paper guide available 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2 x 11", 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" (Landscape) 14 - 34.5 lbs. 1 sheet Standard paper, specified paper, recycled paper, OHP, Label, Envelop User adjustment of paper guide available Face down 100 sheets Center Registration (left edge) A4 (8-1/2" x 14") sheet, book None

Multi bypass paper feed section

Single bypass paper feed section

Inch system Tray paper feed section

Multi bypass paper feed section

Remark Paper size Paper weight Paper feed capacity Kinds Remark Paper size Paper weight Paper feed capacity Kinds Remark Paper size Paper weight Paper feed capacity Kinds Remark

Single bypass paper feed section

Paper exit section Originals

Exit way Capacity of output tray Original set Max. original size Original kinds Original size detection

AL-1551CS SPECIFICATIONS 2 - 1

Optical section

Section, item Scanning Scanning system section CCD sensor Lighting lamp

Details Resolution Type Voltage Power consumption 3 CCDs (RGB) sensor scanning by lighting white lamp 600 dpi CCFL 560Vrms 2.8W R, G, B 1 or 8 bits/pixel / A/D 16bit Writing to OPC drum by the semiconductor laser 600 dpi OPC (30ø) 18k Saw -tooth charging with a grid, / (-) scorotron discharge (+) DC scorotron system (-) DC scorotron system Dry, 2-component magnetic brush development system Counter blade system (Counter to rotation) Heat roller system Teflon roller Silicon rubber roller Halogen lamp 100V 800W 100V, 110V, 120/127V, 230V, 240V Common use for 50 and 60Hz Less than 1000W 300 Wh/H *1) 300 Wh/H *1) 300 Wh/H *1) 310 Wh/H *1) ~ 127V 80Wh/H *1), 230V, 240V 75Wh/H *1) ~ 127V 16.5Wh/H *1), 230V, 240V 18Wh/H *1) ~ 127V 80Wh/H *1), 230V, 240V 75Wh/H *1)

Writing section Image forming

Output data Writing system Laser unit Photoconductor Charger

Resolution type Life Charging system Transfer system Separation system Developing system Cleaning system type type type Voltage Power consumption Voltage Frequency Max. Average AL-1215 (during copying) AL-1530CS AL-1540CS AL-1551CS Average (stand-by) Pre-heat mode Auto power shut-off mode

Fusing section

Developing Cleaning Fusing system Upper heat roller Lower heat roller Heater lamp

Electrical section

Power source Power consumption

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

AL-1551CS SPECIFICATIONS 2 - 2

3. Copy performance
Section, item Copy magnification Fixed magnification ratios Zooming magnification ratios Details AL-1215 AL-1530CS AL-1540CS 3 Reduction + 2 Enlargement (AB system : 25, 70, 86, 100, 141, 400%) (Inch system : 25, 64, 78, 100, 129, 400%) 25 - 400% (376 steps in 1% increments) 5 steps First copy time Tray paper feed AB system A4 (Landscape) AB system B5 (Landscape) Inch system 8-1/2" x 14" (Landscape) Inch system 8-1/2" x 11" (Landscape) Max. continuous copy quantity Void Copy speed (CPM) Copy speed (CPM) Copy speed (CPM) Copy speed (CPM) 9.6 sec. (Pre-heat mode:25 sec. / Auto power-shut-off mode : 40 sec.) A4 or Letter/100%/Auto Exposure Same size 12 15 15 15 Enlargement 12 15 15 15 Reduction 12 15 15 15 Same size 12 15 15 15 Enlargement 12 15 15 15 Reduction 12 15 15 15 Same size 12 12 12 12 Enlargement 12 12 12 12 Reduction 12 12 12 12 Same size 12 15 15 15 Enlargement 12 15 15 15 Reduction 12 15 15 15 99 leading edge 1 - 4mm Trailing edge 4mm or less, 6mm or less (Duplex copying/both image) Side edge void area 0.5mm or more (per side) 4.5mm or less (total of both sides) leading edge same size: 3.0mm or less (OC) / 4mm or less (SPF/R-SPF/Duplex) Enlarge: 2mm or less (OC) / 3mm or less (SPF/R-SPF/Duplex) Reduction (50%): 6.0mm or less (OC) / 8mm or less (SPF/R-SPF/ Duplex) 0 sec. 0 sec. 0 sec. AL-1551CS

Manual steps (manual, photo) Copy speed

Void area

Image loss

Warm-up time Power save mode reset time Paper jam recovery time

AL-1551CS SPECIFICATIONS 2 - 3

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

5. Scan function
Type Scanning system Light source Resolution Originals Output data Scan range Scan speed Protocol Interface Scanner utility Scan key/lamp Duplex scan Supported OS Void area WHQL supported Flat Bed Color Scanner Original table/SPF/RSPF (Valid only in the single mode) 3 CCDs (RGB) sensor scanning by lighting white lamp (2 pcs of CCFL) Optical: 600 x 1200dpi Setting range: 50 - 9600dpi (Preview resolution is fixed at 75dpi) Sheet type / Book type R, G, B 1 or 8 bits/pixel / A/D 16bit OC / SPF: 8.52 (H) x 14.72 (V)" Original position: Left Center OC / SPF: Max. 2.88ms/line (Color/Gray scale), Max. 0.96 ms/line (B & W) TWAIN / WIA (Only XP)* / STI USB1.1 Button Manager / Sharpdesk / Composer Yes No Win 98 / Me / 2000 / XP No (User settable by PC) Yes *

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

6. SPF
Original capacity Original size Original replacement speed Original placement Original weight Mixed feeding(Paper size) Original which cannot 30 sheets (52 to 90g/m2)(14 to 23.9 lbs.) A4 to A5/10" x 14" to 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" 12CPM(A4/8-1/2" x 11"Landscape)(15CPM model) Face up 52 to 90g/m2(14 - 23.9lbs.) Performance Degraded Thermal papers, originals with punch holes for files, be used folded paper, transparent originals such as OHP films, stapled or clip used originals with cover up liquid used, Originals with tape sealed, originals with high level frictional coefficient such as photos or catalogs.

7. RSPF
Original capacity Original size Original replacement speed Job speed(Tray1,Landscape) 30 sheets (52 to 90g/m2)(14 to 23.9 lbs.) A4 to A5/10" x 14" to 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" 12CPM(A4/8-1/2" x 11"Landscape)(15CPM model) S to S 12CPM S to D 5.6CPM D to S 5.5CPM D to D 5.2CPM S to S 15CPM D to S 15CPM Face up 52 to 90g/m2(14 - 23.9lbs.) Performance Degraded Thermal papers, originals with punch holes for files, be used folded paper, transparent originals such as OHP films, stapled or clip used originals with cover up liquid used, Originals with tape sealed, originals with high level frictional coefficient such as photos or catalogs. AL-1551CS SPECIFICATIONS 2 - 4

Single copy

Multi copy Original placement Original weight Mixed feeding(Paper size) Original which cannot

[3] CONSUMABLE PARTS
1. Supply system table
Common to all destinations

No. 1 2 3 4

Name Develop cartridge (Black) x 1 (Except Europe) Develop cartridge (Black) x 1 (Except Europe) Develop cartridge (Black) x 1 (Europe) Drum cartridge

Content Toner/developer cartridge x 1 (Toner: Net weight 220g)(Developer: Net weight 190g) Toner/developer cartridge x 1 (Toner: Net weight 124g)(Developer: Net weight 190g) Toner/developer cartridge x 1 (Toner: Net weight 124g)(Developer: Net weight 190g) Drum cartridge

Life 6K (5% document) 4K (5% document) 4K (5% document) 18K

Product name AL-100TD AL-110TD AL-110DC AL-100DR 5 5 5 5

Package

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

(1) Normal operating condition
Temperature:20 - 25°C Humidity:65 ± 5%RH

(4) Supply storage condition

(2) Acceptable operating condition

Humidity (RH) 90%

Humidity (RH) 85% 60%

20%

20%

5°C

45°C

10°C
(3) Optical condition

30°C

35°C

Humidity (RH) 90% 60%

15%

25°C

30°C

40°C

AL-1551CS CONSUMABLE PARTS 3 - 1

3. Production control number(lot No.) identification

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

Production control label attachment position
* Destination Division EX Destination Option Destination A same pack B same pack A B The label on the drum cartridge shows the date of production. (SOCC production) No. G H P Q

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

Production control label attachment position(*1)

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

Ver.A 9 1 1 0001 X Production month (1 - 9 = Jan. - Sep. 0 = Oct. X = Nov. Y = Dec.) Serial number of month Fixed to 1. Pack division (See table below) End digit of year Version No.

Division Ex production Option Same pack 1 2 3

No.

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[4] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES
1. Appearance
SPF/RSPF

12 13
Interface 14

1
11 10

15

9 8 6 7 2 4 3 5
Single bypass

16 17 18 19 20

4

1 4 7 10 13 16 19

Original cover Bypass tray guides Paper tray Document feeder tray Feeding roller cover Paper output tray Handle

2 5 8 11 14 17 20

Side cover Side cover open button Operation panel SPF exit area *1 / RSPF exit area *2 USB interface Paper output tray extension Power cord

3 6 9 12 15 18

Bypass tray Front cover Original table Original guides Parallel interface Power switch

*1 SPF only *2 RSPF only

2. Internal
1 3

2

4

7 5
1 4 7 TD cartridge lock release button Drum cartridge handle Transfer charger 2 5

6
3 6 Drum cartridge Charger cleaner

TD cartridge Fusing unit release lever

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3. Operation panel

13 14 (AL-1551CS)
1 Duplex Mode select key and indicator (RSPF only) Light and dark keys and exposure indicators Use to adjust the MANUAL or PHOTO exposure level. Selected exposure level is shown by a lit indicator. Use to start and terminate user program setting. 2

15

16

17

18

3

4

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. Alarm indicators Drum replacement required indicator *1 Misfeed indicator TD cartridge replacement required indicator *2 SPF misfeed indicator Copy ratio display (%) key

· Use to make user program entries. 17 Clear key 18 Print key and ready indicator · Press to clear the display, or press during a copy run to terminate · Copying is possible when the indicator is on. copying. · Use to set a user program. · Press and hold down during standby to display the total number of · Press to start copying copies made to date. *1. Photoreceptor Cartridge Replacement indicator After making 17,000 copies, the indicator will be "ON", and after 1,000 copier more are made, the indicator starts blinking and machine will hard-stop (after current job) until a new cartridge is installed. End life of photoreceptor cartridge displays 3-digits x 2line (total 6-digits) by pressing CLEAR key for five seconds in user simulation. *2. Toner Developer Cartridge Replacement When toner density is lower than a specified level, the TONER DEVELOPER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT indicator lights up to warn the user. If the Toner Developer Cartridge is not replaced in that time, the Ready Lamp changes to blinking and then start to supply the toner after around 10 copies. (Cartridge replacement lamp continues to light.) If toner density is not back to specific level after two minutes, the READY indicator goes out and Toner Developer indicator starts blinking, and the copier stops. *3. Indicators on the operation panel The ON LINE indicator and the start ( state of the printer or scanner. Start indicator Indicates the unit is ready for copying or scanning is being performed. Blinking: Indicates that an interrupt print job is in progress, or that the unit is initializing (the cover has been opened and closed or the power turned off and on). Off: Indicates copying or scanning is being performed or the unit is in the auto power shut-off mode.
SCANNER indicator ON LINE indicator

SPF/RSPF indicator Copy ratio selector key and copy ratio indicators Use to sequentially select preset reduction/enlargement copy ratios. Selected copy ratio is shown by a lit indicator. 9 Display Displays the specified copy quantity, zoom copy ratio, user program code, and error code. 11 ON LINE key / indicator Lights up when the machine is used as a printer and scanner. *3 13 Paper feed location indicators Light up to show the selected paper feed station. 15 Zoom keys / indicator Use to select any reduction or enlargement copy ratio from 25% to 400% in 1% increments.

5 7

6 8

10 SCANNER key and indicator *3, *4

12 Power save indicator Lights up when the copier is in a power save mode. 14 Tray select key Use to select a paper feed station (paper tray or bypass tray). 16 Copy quantity keys · Use to select the desired copy quantity (1 to 99).

) indicator indicate the

On:

Start indicator Power save indicator

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ON LINE indicator The ON LINE key is pressed and on line and off line are changed. On: Indicates the unit is ready for printing or scanning is being performed. (On line) Blinking: Printing or data is being received from a computer. Off: Copying is being performed. (Off line) Power save indicator On: On: Indicates the unit is in a power save mode. Scanner indicator The SCANNER ( ) key has been pressed and the unit is in scanner mode. Blinking: A scan job is being executed from the computer, or scan data is stored in the unit's memory. Off: The unit is in the copy mode. *4. Using the SCANNER key to begin scanning This scanning method can only be used if the Button Manager has been installed using the installer. To scan using this method, you must first complete the settings in Button Manager in your computer. For more information on Button Manager, see the online manual or the help file for Button Manager. Note: · Scanning is not possible during a copy job. · If the unit is used to begin a scan job during a print job using the parallel interface connection or the USB interface connection, the scan job will be stored and scanning will begin when the print job is completed. · When scanning an original that has been placed in the SPF/ RSPF, only one original can be placed unless you are using Sharpdesk. 1) Press the SCANNER ( ) key. The unit enters scan mode.

2) Place the original you wish to scan on the original table/SPF/ RSPF. For the procedure for placing the original, see "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT". 3) Press the right copy quantity key to display the number of the application that you wish to use for scanning. The application numbers are initially as follows.

The application numbers are initially as follows. Application Application launched number SC1 Sharpdesk (if installed) SC2 E-mail (your standard e-mail program in the Windows OS you are using) SC3 Fax (if a fax program is installed) SC4 OCR (if an OCR program is installed) SC5 Microsoft Word (if installed) SC6 Any application set in Button Manager 4) Press the start ( ) key.

The selected application launches and scanning begins.

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4. Motors and solenoids
9 2 8

10 4

1

5

7 6 11 3

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Part name Main motor Scanner motor Toner motor Cooling fan motor Resist roller solenoid Paper feed solenoid Multi paper feed solenoid SPF motor Duplex motor Original feed solenoid Paper feed solenoid

Control signal MM MRMT TM VFM RRS CPFS1 MPFS SPFM DMT SPUS CPFS2

Function / Operation Drives the copier. Drives the optical mirror base (scanner unit). Supplies toner. Cools the optical section. Resist roller rotation control solenoid Cassette Paper feed solenoid 1 Multi manual pages feed solenoid Drives the single pass feeder Devices the duplex paper transport section Original feed solenoid Cassette Paper feed solenoid 2

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5. Sensors and switches
11 1 2 9 10

3

4 12 5 6 8 7 13

No. Name 1 Scanner unit home position sensor 2 POD sensor 3 PPD2 sensor 4 Cassette detection switch 5 Manual feed detection switch 6 PPD1 sensor 7 Door switch 8 9 10 11 12 13 Drum reset switch SPF sensor SPPD sensor SDOD sensor 2nd cassette PPD3 sensor

Signal MHPS POD PPD2 CED1 MFD PPD1 DSW DRST SPID/ SD SW SPPD SDOD DSW PPD3

Type Transmission sensor Transmission sensor Transmission sensor Micro-switch Transmission sensor Transmission sensor Micro-switch Micro-switch Transmission sensor Transmission sensor Transmission sensor Micro-switch Transmission sensor

Function Scanner unit home position detection Paper exit detection Paper transport detection 2 Cassette installation detection Manual feed paper detection (single only) Paper transport detection 1 Door open/close detection (safety switch for 24V) New drum detection switch Paper entry detection Cover open/close detection Paper transport detection SPF open/close detection Book sensor 2nd cassette door open detection Paper transport detection 3

Output "H" at home position "H" at paper pass "L" at paper pass "H" at cassette insertion "L" at paper detection "L" at paper pass 1 or 0V of 24V at door open Instantaneously "H" at insertion of new drum "L" at paper pass "L" at paper pass "L" at paper pass 1 or 0V of 5V at door open "L" at paper pass

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6. PWB unit
9 5 1 2

8

6

4 3 7

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Name Exposure lamp inverter PWB Main PWB (MCU) Operation PWB Power PWB CCD sensor PWB LSU motor PWB TCS PWB LSU PWB I/F PWB

Function Exposure lamp (CCFL) control Copier control Operation input/display AC power input, DC voltage control, High voltage control For image scanning For polygon motor drive For toner sensor control For laser control Scanner/GDI Printer control (parallel I/F, USB I/F)

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7. Cross sectional view
18 3 4 17 1 5 15 16

2

6 7 8 9 10

11

14
No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Part name Scanner unit Exposure lamp LSU (Laser unit) Paper exit roller Main charger Heat roller Pressure roller Drum Transfer unit Pickup roller Manual paper feed tray Manual paper feed roller PS roller unit Paper feed roller Pickup roller Separation roller PS roller Paper exit roller Exposure lamp (CCFL) Illuminates original

13

12

Function and operation Illuminates the original with the copy lamp and passes the reflected light to the lens unit(CCD). Converts the original image signal into laser beams and writes onto the drum. Roller for paper exit Provides negative charges evenly to the drum surface. Fuses toner on the paper. (Teflon roller) Fuses toner on the paper. (Silicon rubber roller) Forms images. Transfers images onto the drum. Picks up the manual feed paper. (In multi feed only) Tray for manual feed paper Transport the paper from the manual paper feed port. Takes synchronization between the lead edge and the rear edge of the paper. Picks up a sheet of paper from the cassette. Picks up documents. Separates documents to feed properly. Feeds documents to the scanning section. Discharges documents.

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[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
1. Copier installation
Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the copier is moved. Caution: If the copier is moved from a cool place to a warm place, condensation may form inside the copier. Operation in this condition will cause poor copy quality and malfunctions. Leave the copier at room temperature for at least 2 hours before use. Do not install your copier in areas that are: · damp, humid, or very dusty

2. Cautions on handling
Be careful in handling the copier as follows to maintain the performance of this copier. Do not drop the copier, subject it to shock or strike it against any object.

Do not expose the drum cartridge to direct sunlight. · exposed to direct sunlight Doing so will damage the surface (green portion) of the drum cartridge, causing poor print quality.

· poorly ventilated

Store spare supplies such as drum cartridges and TD cartridges in a dark place without removing from the package before use. If they are exposed to direct sunlight, poor print quality may result. Do not touch the surface (green portion) of the drum cartridge. Doing so will damage the surface of the cartridge, causing poor print quality. · subject to extreme temperature or humidity changes, e.g., near an air conditioner or heater.

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

Operation manual

The copier should be installed near an accessible power outlet for easy connection. Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that meets the specified voltage and current requirements. Also make certain the outlet is properly grounded. Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing and proper ventilation.

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

Software CD-ROM

Drum cartridge (installed in unit)

8" (20cm)

8"(20cm)

4" (10cm)

4" (10cm)

TD cartridge

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

6. Installing the TD cartridge
The TD cartridge replacement required ( ) indicator will light up when toner is needed. If copying is continued while the indicator is lit, copies will gradually become lighter until the copier stops and the indicator begins blinking. Replace the old TD cartridge by following the procedure given below. Note: · After the copier stops, it may be possible to make a few more copies by taking the TD cartridge out of the copier, shaking it horizontally, then reinstalling it. If copying is not possible after this operation, replace the TD cartridge. · During long copy run of a dark original, the ready ( ) indicator may blink, the indicator may light up, and the copier may stop, even though toner cartridge is not empty. The copier will feed toner up to 2 minutes and then the ready ( ) indicator will light up. Press the print ( ) key to restart copying. 1) Ensure that the bypass tray is open and then open the side cover by pressing the open button on the side cover.

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

AL-1215/AL-1530CS AL-1215/AL-1530CS

2) Remove the CAUTION tape from the front cover and remove the two protective pins from the fusing unit by pulling the strings upward one at a time.
(AL-1551CS only) AL-1551CS

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

Protective pins CAUTION tape

AL-1540CS/AL-1551CS

2) Release the scan head locking switch.
Grasp here and turn in the direction of the arrow.

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

Lock

Unlock

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

4 or 5 times

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

Paper guide (B)
6) Gently insert the TD cartridge until it locks in place.

Paper guide (A)

5) Fan the copy paper and insert it into the tray. Make sure the edges go under the corner hooks. Note: Do not load paper above the maximum height line ( Exceeding the line will cause a paper misfeed. ).

7) Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The indicator will go out and the ready ( ) indicator will light up. Note: When closing the covers, be sure to close the front cover securely and then close the side cover. If the covers are closed in the wrong order, the covers may be damaged.

6) Gently push the paper tray back into the copier. Note: After loading copy paper, to cancel the blinking "H" without restarting copying, press the clear ( ) key. The "P" in the display will go out and the ready ( ) indicator will light up.

7. Loading copy paper
Note: This copier is equipped with two paper trays. Load copy paper into the two paper trays. 1) Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it stops.

8. Power to copier
1) Ensure that the power switch of the copier is in the OFF position. Insert the attached power cord into the power cord socket at the rear of the copier. 2) Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest outlet.

9. Software for the AL-1200(USB) series
The supplied CD-ROM includes software for this unit.

MFP driver
Scanner driver 2) Remove the pressure plate lock. Rotate the pressure plate lock in the direction of the arrow to remove it while pressing down the pressure plate of the paper tray. 3) Store the pressure plate lock that was removed in step 2 and the screw that was removed when unpacking the machine in the front of the paper tray. To store the pressure plate lock, rotate the lock to fix it on the relevant location. 4) Adjust the paper guides on the paper tray to the copy paper width and length. Squeeze the lever of paper guide (A) and slide the guide to match with the width of the paper. Move paper guide (B) to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray. Permits you to operate scanning function of this unit with TWAIN-compliant and WIA-compliant application. Printer driver Enables you to use the printer function of this unit with your computer. Print Status Window The print state and information on current printing are displayed on the status monitor window.

Sharpdesk
An integrated software environment that makes it easy to manage document and image files and launch applications.

Button Manager
Button Manager enabling the SCANNER key located on the unit.

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(Hardware and software requirements)
Check the following hardware and software requirements in order to install the software. Computer type IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a USB1.1*1 or bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE 1284) Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (ServicePack 5 or later)*3, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional*3, Windows XP Home Edition*3 800 x 600dots (SVGA) display with 256 colors (or better) 150MB or more An environment on which any of the operating systems listed above can fully operate

(Flow of installation)
Refer to the following table and then begin installation Operating system Windows XP Interface Reference pages for how to install

Operating system*2

Windows 98

Display Hard disk free space Other requirement for hardware

Windows Me

Windows 2000 Windows 95/ NT 4.0

*1: Compatible with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled model with USB interface equipped as standard. *2: Printing is unavailable in MS-DOS mode. *3: The administrator's authorization is required to install this software using this installer.

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

(Installing the software)
The following term is used in this section. MFP Means the unit as a printer and scanner. · For this description, it is assumed that the mouse is configured for right hand operation. · To print or scan, the MFP must be in the online state. · The scanner feature only works when using a USB interface cable. · If any error message appears, solve the problem following the instructions on the screen. After your problem is solved, the installing procedure will be continued. Depending on your problem, you may have to exit the installer. In this case, click the "Cancel" button to exit the installer. After solving your problem, reinstall the software from the beginning.

(Before installation)
The following table shows the drivers and software that can be installed for each version of Windows and interface connection method. MFP Driver Printer driver/ Scanner Print Status driver Window Users of Windows 98/Me/2000/XP who will use the USB interface connection Users of Windows 98/Me/2000/XP who will use the parallel interface connection Windows 95/NT 4.0 users

Button Sharpdesk Manager

Available Available

Available

A. Windows XP (USB/parallel interface)
Available*1 Not Not Available*2 Available Available Before starting the installation, make sure the USB or parallel interface cable is not connected to the MFP. 1) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2) Click the "start" button, click "My Computer", and then double-click the CD-ROM icon. · When any of "Found New Hardware Wizard" messages appear during the software installation, be sure to click the "Cancel" button. 3) Double-click the "Setup" icon. If the language selection screen appears after you double click the "Setup" icon, select the language you wish to use and click the "Next" button. (Normally, the correct language is selected automatically.) 4) Select the software packages to be installed, and then click the "Next" button. The software packages with checkmark on the list on the screen will be installed. Click the "Display README" button to show the information on the selected package.

*1: When the unit is connected through the parallel port, the Print Status Window can only be used when the parallel port is set to ECP mode. To set the parallel port mode, refer to your computer manual or ask the manufacturer of your computer. *2: Sharpdesk can be installed when using a parallel interface connection, however, the unit's scanner function cannot be used. · If you are using some of your computer's memory as a RAM drive, the printer driver may not be allocated the correct amount of memory. In such a case, reduce the size of your RAM disk, or do not use the RAM disk. Please refer to your Windows documentation for further information. · Is there another GDI printer driver or a Windows Printing System printer driver already installed? If installed, change the printer port setting. For the change of the printer port setting, see "USING OTHER INSTALLED DRIVERS".

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3. When a message appears that lets you specify the location for the software to be installed, click the "Next" button. 4. If the program displays, "Do you want the Button Manager added to Windows Startup?", check "Yes" and click the "OK" button. The setup program will start to copy the files. 5. Click the "Finish" button when the message informs you that setup is successful. The Sharpdesk installer will start. 8) Begin installation of the Sharpdesk (This step will start if it was selected in step 4). · If you are using the parallel interface connection, do not select the Button Manager checkbox because this feature is not supported with the parallel interface. · If the following screen appears, click the "OK" button. Review the contents in "BEFORE INSTALLATION", and then select only appropriate the software packages to be installed. 1. After confirming the message in the "Welcome to Sharpdesk installation" window, click the "Next" button. 2. Read the message in the "Information" window, and then click the "Next" button. 3. When the "Choose Destination Location" window appears, click the "Next" button. 4. When the "Select Program Folder" window appears, click the "Next" button. The setup program will start to copy the files. If the dialog box asking "If you have TIFF files saved using Photo-Shop or Imaging for Windows you should hit Skip" appears. Answer the question to continue the Sharpdesk installation.

5) Review the software packages to be installed on the screen, and then click the "Start" button. The software packages to be installed will be displayed on the screen. If inappropriate packages are displayed, click the "Back" button to select appropriate packages again.

5. Click the "Finish" button when the message informs you that Setup is complete. 9) Click the "Close" button when the message informs you that "Setup has finished". When the "Now connect the MFP interface cable to the PC" dialog box appears, click the "OK" button. · After the installation, a message to restart your computer may be displayed. In this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer. 6) Copying files for MFP driver installation and parallel interface setup (This step will start if it was selected in step 4). 1. After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the "Next" button. 2. A dialog box appears asking you to verify that the USB or parallel interface cable is not connected to the MFP. Make sure that the interface cable is not connected and click the "Next" button. 3. Click the "Next" button in the dialog box to install the MFP driver or Cancel to quit the installation. The setup program will start to copy the files. If the following screen appears while the files are being copied (the message may appear more than once), click "Continue Anyway". 10) Connect the USB interface cable or parallel interface cable (see page 5-8). Windows will detect the MFP and the Plug and Play screen will appear. If you are using Windows XP with the parallel interface, go to step 12. 11) Begin installation of the scanner driver. 4. When the "The MFP driver installation is complete." dialog box appears, click the "OK" button. The Button Manager installer will start. 7) Begin installation of the Button Manager (This step will start if it was selected in step 4). 1. After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the "Next" button. 2. Read the message in the "Please read the following information." window, and then click the "Next" button. 1. "SHARP AL-xxxx" (where xxxx is the model name of your MFP) will appear in the "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog box. Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click the "Next" button. 2. The "Install hardware" dialog box will appear. Click the "Continue Anyway" button. 3. When installation of the driver is completed, click the "Finish" button to finish the scanner driver installation. · For parallel interface connection ensure that your computer and MFP are turned off before connecting the cable.

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12) Begin installation of the printer driver. 1. "SHARP AL-xxxx" (where xxxx is the model name of your MFP) will appear in the "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog box. Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click the "Next" button. 2. The "Hardware Installation" dialog box will appear. Click the "Continue Anyway" button. 3. When installation of the driver is completed, click the "Finish" button to finish the printer driver installation. You have completed the installation of all the software. 4. The following screen appears when all of the files for the USB interface connection have been copied. If you are not using a parallel interface cable for connection to the MFP, please click the "No" button.

B. Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB interface)
Before starting the installation, make sure the USB interface cable is not connected to the MFP. 1) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2) Double-click "My Computer", and then double-click the CD-ROM icon. · When any of "Hardware Found", or "Found New Hardware Wizard" messages appear during the software installation, be sure to click the "Cancel" button. 3) Double-click the "Setup" icon. · If the language selection screen appears after you double click the "Setup" icon, select the language you wish to use and click the "Next" button. (Normally, the correct language is selected automatically.) 4) Select the software packages to be installed, and then click the "Next" button. The software packages with checkmark on the list on the screen will be installed. Click the "Display README" button to show the information on the selected package.

5. When the "The MFP driver installation is complete." dialog box appears, click the "OK" button. The Button Manager installer will start. 7) Begin installation of the Button Manager (This step will start if it was selected in step 4). 1. After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the "Next" button. 2. Read the message in the "Please read the following information." window, and then click the "Next" button. 3. When a message appears that lets you specify the location for the software to be installed, click the "Next" button. 4. If the program displays, "Do you want to add Button Manager to Startup program?", check "Yes" and click the "OK" button. The setup program will start to copy the files. 5. Click the "Finish" button when the message to inform you of the completion of the installation appears. The Sharpdesk installer will start. 8) Begin installation of the Sharpdesk (This step will start if it was selected in step 4). 1. After confirming the message in the "Welcome to Sharpdesk installation" window, click the "Next" button.

· If the following screen appears, click the "OK" button. Review the contents in "BEFORE INSTALLATION", and then select the appropriate driver software packages to be installed.

2. Read the message in the "Information" window, and then click the "Next" button. 3. When the "Choose Destination Location" window appears, click the "Next" button. 4. When the "Select Program Folder" window appears, click the "Next" button. The setup program will start to copy the files. If the dialog box asking "If you have TIFF files saved using Photo-Shop or Imaging for Windows you should hit Skip" appears. Answer the question to continue the Sharpdesk installation.

5) Review the software packages to be installed on the screen, and then click the "Start" button. The software packages to be installed will be displayed on the screen. If inappropriate packages are displayed, click the "Back" button to select appropriate packages again. 6) Copying files for MFP driver installation. 1. After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the "Next" button. 2. A dialog box appears asking you to verify that the interface cable is not connected to the MFP. Make sure that the interface cable is not connected and click the "Next" button. 3. Click the "Next" button in the dialog box showing the files to be copied for installation of the MFP driver. The setup program will start to copy the files. In Windows 2000, if the following screen appears while the files are being copied (the message may appear more than once), click "Yes" in Windows 2000.

5. Click the "Finish" button when the message to inform you of the completion of the installation appears. 9) Click the "Close" button when the message to inform you of the completion of the installation appears. When the "Now connect the MFP interface cable to the PC. This will finalize the drivers installation and settings." dialog box appears, click the "OK" button.

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6) Check the contents of the package on the screen, and then click the "Start" button. The software packages to be installed will be displayed on the screen. If inappropriate packages are displayed, click the "Back" button to select only appropriate software packages. 7) Copying files for MFP driver installation and parallel interface setup (This step will start if it was selected in step 4). 1. After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the "Next" button. 2. A dialog box appears asking you to verify that the USB or parallel interface cable is not connected to the MFP. Make sure that the interface cable is not connected and click the "Next" button. · After the installation, a message to restart your computer may be displayed. In this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer. 10) Connect the USB interface cable (see page 5-8). Windows will detect the MFP and the Plug and Play screen will appear. 11) Follow the instructions in the Plug and Play screen that appears in your version of Windows to begin the installation. You have completed the installation of the software. 3. Click the "Next" button in the dialog box to install the MFP driver or Cancel to quit the installation. The setup program will start to copy the files. In Windows 2000, if the following screen appears while the files are being copied (the message may appear more than once), click "Yes" in Windows 2000.

C. Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000 (Parallel interface)
Before starting the installation, make sure the USB or parallel interface cable is not connected to the MFP. 1) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2) Double-click "My Computer", and then double-click the CD-ROM icon. · When any of "Hardware Found", or "Found New Hardware Wizard" messages appear during the software installation, be sure to click the "Cancel" button. 3) Double-click the "Setup" icon. · If the language selection screen appears after you double click the "Setup" icon, select the language you wish to use and click the "Next" button. (Normally, the correct language is selected automatically.) 4) Select the software packages to be installed, and then click the "Next" button. The software packages with checkmark on the list on the screen will be installed. Click the "Display README" button to show the information on the selected package. 5. Establish the printer settings and click the "Next" button. Select "LPT1" for the port to be used. If "LPT1" does not appear, it is likely that another printer or peripheral device is using "LPT1". Check your other printers and peripheral devices, and change the port setting as needed so no device is using "LPT1". If you wish the MFP to be your default printer, select "Yes". If not, select "No". 4. The following screen appears. Click the "Yes" button, and then the Model screen will appear. Select the model number that is the same as the model name of your MFP and click the "Next" button. Be sure to select the displayed model number that is the same as the MFP's model name. If they are not the same, the driver will not be installed correctly.

· In Windows 95/NT 4.0, "Button Manager" does not appear. In Windows 98/Me/2000, do not select the "Button Manager" checkbox. because this is not supported when using the parallel interface. 5) The next screen appears. Make sure that the parallel interface cable is not connected, and click "OK".

6. When the "Setup has completed gathering all necessary installation information" dialog box appears, click the "Yes" button. The parallel interface driver is installed. 7. When the "The MFP driver installation is complete." dialog box appears, click the "OK" button. The Sharpdesk installer will start. 8) Begin installation of the Sharpdesk (This step will start if it was selected in step 4). 1. After confirming the message in the "Welcome to Sharpdesk installation" window, click the "Next" button. 2. Read the message in the "Information" window, and then click the "Next" button. 3. When the "Choose Destination Location" window appears, click the "Next" button.

Windows 95/NT 4.0

Windows 98/Me/2000

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4. When the "Select Program Folder" window appears, click the "Next" button. The setup program will start to copy the files. If the dialog box asking "If you have TIFF files saved using Photo-Shop or Imaging for Windows you should hit Skip" appears. Answer the question to continue the Sharpdesk installation.

Connecting the parallel interface cable
1) Obtain an IEEE1284 shielded parallel interface cable. 2) Ensure that your computer and unit are turned off. 3) Insert the cable into the parallel interface connector located on the rear of the unit, and fasten with clasps.

5. Click the "Finish" button when the message to inform you of the completion of the installation appears. 9) Click the "Close" button when the message to inform you of the completion of the installation appears.

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

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

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

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

Pin configuration
· After the installation, a message to restart your computer may be displayed. In this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer. 10) Connect the parallel interface cable. You have completed the installation of all the software. · For parallel interface connection ensure that your computer and MFP are turned off before connecting the cable (see page 5-8). The pin numbers and signal names are listed in the following table.

18

1

36

19

10. Connecting the interface cable
This unit includes both USB and parallel interface connectors. Interface cables for connecting the unit to your computer are not included with this unit. Caution: · If you intend to use the unit as a scanner, it must be connected to your computer with a USB interface cable. The scanner function cannot be used if the unit is connected with a parallel cable. · USB is available with a PC/AT compatible computer that was originally equipped with USB and had Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled. · Do not connect the interface cable before installing the MFP driver. The interface cable should be connected during installation of the MFP driver.

Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Signal name STB DATA1 DATA2 DATA3 DATA4 DATA5 DATA6 DATA7 DATA8 ACKNLG BUSY PE (Paper End) SLTC AUTO LF (NC) GND (0 V) FG +5 V

Pin No. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

Connecting the USB interface cable
1) Obtain a shielded USB interface cable. 2) Insert the cable into the USB interface connector located on the rear of the unit.

Signal name GND (STB RET) GND (DATA1 RET) GND (DATA2 RET) GND (DATA3 RET) GND (DATA4 RET) GND (DATA5 RET) GND (DATA6 RET) GND (DATA7 RET) GND (DATA8 RET) GND (ACKNLG RET) GND (BUSY RET) GND (PE RET) INPRM FAULT (NC) (NC) +5 V SLTC IN

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

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12. USB interface
Connector
4-pin ACON UBR23-4K2200 Type-B connector

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

Pin configuration
The pin numbers and signal names are listed in the following table. Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Signal name +5V -DATA +DATA GND

2

1

3

4

13. Moving
Moving instructions
When moving the unit, follow the procedure below. Note: When moving this unit, be sure to remove the TD cartridge in advance. 1) Turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet. 2) Open the side cover and front cover, in that order. Remove the TD cartridge and close the front cover and side cover, in that order. To open and close the side cover and front cover, and to remove the TD cartridge, see "TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT". 3) Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it stops. 4) Push the center of the pressure plate down until it locks in place and lock the plate using the pressure plate lock which has been stored in the front of the paper tray. 5) Push the paper tray back into the unit. 6) Lock the scan head locking switch. Note: When shipping the unit, the scan head locking switch must be locked to prevent shipping damage. 7) Close the multi-bypass tray and the paper output tray extension, and attach the packing materials and tape which were removed during installation of the unit. See "PREPARING THE UNIT FOR INSTALLATION". 8) Pack the unit into the carton. See "CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES".

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[6] COPY PROCESS
An OPC drum is used for the photoconductor. (Structure of the OPC drum layers) OPC layer (20 microns thick) Pigment layer (0.2 to 0.3 microns thick) Aluminum drum

1. Functional diagram
Main charger Laser beam Cleaning blade

MG roller

Drum

Transfer unit Resist roller

(Basic operation cycle)

Semiconductor laser

Focus correction lens

Main high voltage unit Exposure

Saw tooth

Charge

Toner
Drum Developing

Cleaning
Cleaning blade

Developer

Waste toner box

PS roller

To face down tray

Paper release

Fusing

Separation

Transfer

Synchronization with drum

Manual feed

Heat roller

Electrode

Transfer charger Transfer high voltage unit

Cassette paper feed

Heater lamp

Print process

Paper transport route

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2. Outline of print process
This printer is a non-impact printer that uses a semiconductor laser and electrostatic print process. This printer uses an OPC (Organic Photo Conductor) for its photoconductive material. First, voltage from the main corona unit charges the drum surface and a latent image is formed on the drum surface using a laser beam. This latent image forms a visible image on the drum surface when toner is applied. The toner image is then transferred onto the print paper by the transfer corona and fused on the print paper in the fusing section with a combination of heat and pressure. Step-1: Charge Step-2: Exposure * Latent image is formed on the drum. Step-3: Developing Latent image formed on the drum is then changed into visible image with toner. Step-4: Transfer The visible image (toner image) on the drum is transferred onto the print paper. Step-5: Cleaning Residual toner on the drum surface is removed and collected by the cleaning blade. Step-6: Optical discharge Residual charge on the drum surface is removed, by semiconductor laser beam.

Step-2: Exposure (laser beam, lens) A Laser beam is generated from the semiconductor laser and controlled by the print pattern signal. The laser writes onto the OPC drum surface through the polygon mirrors and lens. The resistance of the OPC layer decreases for an area exposed by the laser beam (corresponding to the print pattern signal). The beam neutralizes the negative charge. An electrostatic latent image is formed on the drum surface.

Semiconductor laser

Exposure (semiconductor laser) OPC layer Pigment layer Aluminum drum

3. Actual print process
Step-1: DC charge A uniform negative charge is applied over the OPC drum surface by the main charging unit. Stable potential is maintained by means of the Scorotron charger. Positive charges are generated in the aluminum