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CONTENTS 1 GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION CAUTIONS 3 3 MAIN FEATURES PART NAMES 4 6 OPERATION PANEL 2 7 INSTALLATION COPIER INSTALLATION 8 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING 9 CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES UNPACKING 10 REMOVING PROTECTIVE PACKING MATERIALS INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE POWER TO COPIER – 3 13 15 16 Initial settings of operation panel 16 MAKING COPIES PAPER 17 NORMAL COPYING – 18 Setting a large original 19 EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM T
CONTENTS 5 SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 27 DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT USER MAINTENANCE 6 28 29 – Cabinet 29 – Original table and original cover – Transfer charger – When copier is not in use – Copier lens cleaning 29 30 30 31 COPIER TROUBLE? MISFEED REMOVAL 32 – A Misfeed in the paper feed area – B Misfeed in the fusing area – C Misfeed in the transport area TROUBLESHOOTING 35 STATUS INDICATORS 36 32 33 34 DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES AUTOMATIC EX
1 GETTING STARTED This chapter provides basic information for using the copier. 1 INTRODUCTION Getting started This copier has been designed to provide intuitive operating ease while requiring a minimum amount of space. To get full use of all copier features, be sure to familiarize yourself with this manual and the copier. For quick reference during copier use, keep this manual in a handy location. The AL-1041 can be used as a laser printer.
CAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This Digital Copier is rated Class 1 and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 of the CDRH standards. This means that the copier does not produce hazardous laser radiation. For your safety, observe the precautions below. ● Do not remove the cabinet, operation panel or any other covers. ● The copier’s exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. Do not bypass any safety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into switch slots.
MAIN FEATURES r Scan once/ Print many (AL-1041 only) ● The AL-1041 is equipped with a 1-page memory buffer. This Memory allows the AL-1041 to scan an original 1 time only and make up to 99 copies. This feature allows for improved workflow, reduced operating noise from the copier and reduced wear and tear on the scanning mechanism. This feature provides for a higher reliability. t Printer feature ● 1 Getting started The AL-1041 copier can be used as a laser printer.
PART NAMES Original table Original cover 1 Getting started Side cover Operation panel Bypass tray Paper tray Bypass tray guides Front cover Side cover open button Cover for optional printer interface (AL-1200 only)* * For the AL-1200, a printer upgrade kit is optional.
OPERATION PANEL q w r e 200% 129% 100% 78% 64% 50% y i u o MAX. 51/2 x 81/2 81/2 x11 1 100% 81/2 x14 81/2 x 11 81/2 x11 51/2 x 81/2 MIN. !1 q Exposure mode selector key and indicators Use to sequentially select the exposure modes: AUTO, MANUAL or PHOTO. Selected mode is shown by a lit indicator. (p. 20) w 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. (p.
2 INSTALLATION Follow the installation procedure below to use the copier properly. COPIER INSTALLATION 2 Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the copier is moved. Installation 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.
COPIER INSTALLATION Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing and proper ventilation. 4" (10cm) 8"(20cm) 8"(20cm 4" (10cm) A small amount of ozone is produced within the copier during operation. The emission level is insufficient to cause any health hazard. NOTE: The present recommended long term exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 ppm (0.2 mg/m3) calculated as an 8 hr. time-weighted average concentration.
CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES Open the carton and check if the following components and accessories are included. Power cord Interface cable (IBM PC/AT or compatible computer) (AL-1041 only) 2 Installation Printer driver (CD-ROM) (AL-1041 only) Operation manual Copier TD cartridge Drum cartridge (installed in copier) ● If anything is not included or is damaged, contact your Sharp dealer. ● Save the carton and packing materials.
REMOVING PROTECTIVE PACKING MATERIALS Remove pieces of tape , , , , and and protective cover the original cover and remove protective materials and . 1 c g . Then open h a e f 2 d Installation b 2 Use a coin (or suitable object) to remove the screw. Store the screw in the paper tray because it will be used if the copier has to be moved. (p. 14) INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE 1 Open the bypass tray and then open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button.
INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE 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. 2 Installation CAUTION tape Protective pins 3 Push gently on both sides of the front cover to open the cover. 4 Remove the TD cartridge from the bag. Remove the protective paper. Hold the cartridge on both sides and shake it horizontally four or five times.
INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE 6 Gently insert the TD cartridge until it locks in place. 7 Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. 2 Installation 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.
LOADING COPY PAPER 2 Remove the pressure plate lock. Rotate the pressure plate lock in the direction of the arrow to remove it while pressing down the pressure plate of the paper tray. 3 Store the pressure plate lock which has been removed in step 2 and the screw which has been removed when unpacking (see page 11, step 2 of REMOVING PROTECTIVE PACKING MATERIALS) in the front of the paper tray. To store the pressure plate lock, rotate the lock to fix it on the relevant location.
LOADING COPY PAPER 6 Gently push the paper tray back into the copier. After loading copy paper, to cancel the blinking “P” without restarting copying, press the clear ( ) key. The “P” in the display will go out and the ready ( ) indicator will light up. 2 Installation 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.
POWER ON Turn the power switch on the left side of the copier to the “ON” position. The ready ( ) indicator will light up and other indicators which show the initial settings of the operation panel will also light up to indicate the ready condition. For the initial settings, see the “Initial settings of operation panel” described below. ● The copier will enter a power save mode once the set time has elapsed without any copier operation after the last copy of a run is made or power is turned on.
3 MAKING COPIES This chapter describes basic copying functions and some other copying functions using the bypass tray. PAPER For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP. Bypass tray Type of media Size Weight Standard paper Letter (8-1/2" x 11") Legal (8-1/2" x 14") Invoice (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") A4 (210mm x 297mm) B5 (182mm x 257mm) 15 lbs. to 21 lbs.
NORMAL COPYING 3 Making copies 1 Ensure that paper of the desired size is set in the paper tray. See page 13, LOADING COPY PAPER. When copying onto 8-1/2" x 11" paper or a larger size, pull out the paper output tray extension. 2 Turn the power switch on. 3 Open the original cover. 4 Place the original face down on the original table. Align it with the original scale and the centering ( ) mark. Original scale mark 5 Gently close the original cover.
NORMAL COPYING 6 Set the number of copies using the two copy quantity ( ) keys. ● Press the clear ( ) key to clear an entry if a mistake is made. ● A single copy can be made with the initial setting, i.e., when “0” is displayed. ● Press the right copy quantity key to set the unit digit from 0 to 9. This key will not change the tens digit. ● Press the left copy quantity key to set the tens digit from 1 to 9. ZOOM Tens digit 7 , Press the print ( Unit digit 3 ) key.
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING Copy density adjustment is not required for most originals in the automatic exposure mode. To adjust the copy density manually or to copy photographs, the exposure level can be adjusted in five steps manually. 1 Set the original and check the copy paper size. 2 Press the exposure mode selector key to select the manual ( ( ) mode. 3 Use the light ( ) and dark ( ) keys to adjust the exposure level.
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM To select a preset copy ratio: Preset reduction and enlargement ratios are: 50%, 64%, 78%, 129%, and 200% To select a zoom ratio: When a zoom ( or ) key is pressed, the ZOOM indicator will light up and the zoom ratio will be displayed in the display. To decrease or increase the zoom ratio rapidly, press and hold down the or key. However the value will stop at the preset reduction or enlargement ratios.
BYPASS FEED To close the bypass tray, perform step1 and then step 2 in the illustration and push the round projections at the right of the tray until they click. 3 3 Set the paper guides to the copy paper width. Insert the copy paper (print face down) all the way into the bypass tray. Making copies ● Paper must be fed narrow side into the feed slot. ● Transparency film, labels, and other special purpose papers must be fed individually.
TWO-SIDED COPYING 1 Place the first original on the original table and make a copy. The first copy can be made using either the paper tray or the bypass tray. A A Replace the first original with the second original on the original table and close the original cover. Make sure that the first and second originals are oriented in the same way on the original table. 3 For tablet binding, turn the first copy over left to right as shown below.
4 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS This chapter describes the special functions of this copier. Use these functions as needed. Toner save mode (page 24) Reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%. Power save modes (page 25) The copier has two power save modes of operation: preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode.
TONER SAVE MODE 2 Press and hold down the exposure mode selector key for approximately 5 seconds. The manual ( ) indicator will go out and the photo ( ) indicator will begin to blink. The exposure indicator marked “5” will light up, indicating the standard toner mode is active. 3 To enter the toner save mode, press the light ( ) key. The exposure indicator marked “1” will light up, indicating the toner save mode is selected. 4 Special functions 4 Press the exposure mode selector key twice.
USER PROGRAMS 3 Press the print ( ) key. The entered program number will be steadily lit and the currently selected parameter number for the program will blink on the right side of the display. 4 Select the desired parameter using the right copy quantity ( parameter number will blink on the right of the display. Program No. 4 Mode ) key. The entered Parameters 1 Auto clear time 0 e OFF 3 e 90 sec. 1 e 30 sec. * 2 e 60 sec. 4 e 120 sec. 2 3 Preheat mode Auto power shutoff timer 0 e 30 sec.
5 SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE This chapter describes how to replace the TD cartridge and the drum cartridge and how to check the total number of copies. TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT The TD cartridge replacement required ( ) indicator will light up when toner is needed. For more information on purchasing the TD cartridge, see OPTION AND SUPPLY PART NUMBERS AND STORAGE on page 39.
TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 3 Install a new TD cartridge. To install the new cartridge, see page 11, INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE. 4 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. 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.
DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 4 Remove the new drum cartridge from the protective bag and remove the protective cover from the cartridge. Then gently install the new drum cartridge. Do not touch the surface of the drum (green portion) of the cartridge. Doing so may cause smudges on the copies. 5 Gently install the TD cartridge. To install the TD cartridge, see page 11, INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE.
USER MAINTENANCE Transfer charger If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty. Clean the charger using the following procedure. 1 Turn the power switch off. 2 Ensure that the bypass tray is open and then open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button. 3 Take the charger cleaner out by holding the tab. Set the charger cleaner onto the transfer charger and gently slide the cleaner back and forth two or three times.
USER MAINTENANCE Copier lens cleaning If white lines appear on copies from top edge to bottom edge, do the following test. Make a reduction or enlargement copy and check to see if the position of the white lines change on the copy paper. If the lines appear in the same position, clean the copier lens using the following procedure.
6 COPIER TROUBLE? This chapter describes misfeed removal and troubleshooting. MISFEED REMOVAL When the misfeed ( of a misfeed. 6 ) indicator blinks or blinks in the display, the copier will stop because 1 Ensure that the bypass tray is open and then open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button. 2 Check the misfeed location. Remove the misfed paper following the instructions for each location in the illustration below.
MISFEED REMOVAL 2 Close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The misfeed ( ) indicator will go out and the ready ( ) indicator will light up. B Misfeed in the fusing area 1 Lower the fusing unit release lever. Fusing unit release lever 6 Copier trouble? 2 Gently remove the misfed paper from under the fusing unit as shown in the illustration. If the paper cannot be removed, proceed to “C Misfeed in the transport area”. The fusing unit is hot.
MISFEED REMOVAL 3 Raise the fusing unit release lever and then close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The misfeed ( ) indicator will go out and the ready ( ) indicator will light up. C Misfeed in the transport area 1 Lower the fusing unit release lever. Fusing unit release lever 2 Push gently on both sides of the front cover to open the cover.
TROUBLESHOOTING If any problem occurs, check the list below before contacting the Sharp Service Center. Problem Possible cause Copier plugged in? Power switch on? Side cover closed securely? Front cover closed? Copier does not operate. Blank copies Power save ( indicator on. ) Is the original placed face down on the original table? Is the copier in the preheat mode? Is the copier in the auto power shut-off mode? Paper misfeeds frequently. Images rub off the copy easily.
STATUS INDICATORS When the following indicators light up or blink on the operation panel or the following alphanumeric codes appear in the display, solve the problem immediately referring to both the table below and the relevant page. Indication Drum replacement required indicator TD cartridge replacement required indicator Misfeed indicator Cause and remedy Steadily Replacement of drum cartridge will be needed lit soon. Prepare a new cartridge. 39 Blinking Drum cartridge must be replaced.
AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs. Press the exposure mode selector key to select the photo ( ) mode. 2 Press and hold down the exposure mode selector key for approximately 5 seconds. The photo ( ) indicator will go out and the AUTO indicator will begin to blink. One or two exposure indicators corresponding to the automatic exposure level which has been selected will light up.
7 APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS Type Copy system Originals Original size Copy sizes Copy speed Continuous copying First-copy time Copy ratio Exposure system Copy paper feed Fusing system Development system Light source Resolution Gradation Memory 7 Appendix Power supply Power consumption Overall dimensions Weight Copier dimensions Operating conditions Noise level Digital copying machine, desk-top type Dry, electrostatic transfer Sheets, bound documents Max.
OPTION AND SUPPLY PART NUMBERS AND STORAGE When ordering supplies and option, please use the correct part numbers as listed below. Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. Supply list Supply Part number Usable life TD cartridge AL-100TD Approx. 6,000 sheets* Drum cartridge AL-100DR Approx. 18,000 sheets * Based on copying onto letter-type paper at 5% toned area (The life of the TD cartridge which has been included in the copier at the factory is approximately 2,000 sheets.
MOVING INSTRUCTIONS When moving this copier, follow the procedure below. When moving this copier, be sure to remove the TD cartridge in advance. 1 Turn the power switch off and disconnect the power cord. 2 q Ensure that the bypass tray is open and then open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button. w Push gently on both sides of the front cover to open the cover. 3 Gently pull the TD cartridge out while pressing the lock release button. See page 27, TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT.
INDEX A Auto clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 25 Automatic exposure adjustment . . . . . . . 37 Auto power shut-off mode . . . . . . . . . 24, 25 L Lens cleaning tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Light key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Loading copy paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 B Bypass tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 M Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX Power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 15 Power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Power save modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 25 Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 16 Preheat mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 25 Print key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Protective packing materials . . . . . . . . . . 11 R Ready indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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