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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED ● ● ● ● ● ● ● This copier can be used as a laser printer. However, This manual describes only the copier features. For description of the printer features, see the printer manual. In this manual, the following icons are used to provide the user with information pertinent to the use of the copier. MAKING COPIES ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 16 18 20 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 STATUS INDICATORS ● ● ● TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CAUTIONS GETTING STARTED Follow the cautions below when using this copier. Cautions ● The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed paper. ● Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes. ● The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ● Place the copier on a firm, level surface. ● Do not install the copier in a humid or dusty location.
MAIN FEATURES ● GETTING STARTED q High-speed laser copying ● First-copy time is only 7.2 seconds (except in a power save mode or immediately after power on). Copying speed is 16 copies/min., which adapts to business use, allowing improvement of working efficiency. w High-quality digital image ● High-quality copying at 600 dpi is performed. ● In addition to the automatic exposure mode, the manual exposure can be adjusted in five steps.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS GETTING STARTED Overall layout e q o Part names and functions !1 w y e !0 !2 !3 u r t !4 i q Platen cover Place the original on the original table and close the platen cover before copying starts. w Original table Place the document to be copied here. e Handles Use to move the copier. r Power switch Press to turn copier power on and off. t Operation panel All copier controls are located here for easy operation.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS GETTING STARTED !5 !7 Part names and functions !6 @2 !8 !9 @0 !5 Drum cartridge handle Hold to pull out the drum cartridge. !6 Drum cartridge Copy images are formed on the photoconductive drum. !7 TD cartridge lock release lever Use to unlock the TD cartridge. @1 @1 Fusing unit release levers Lower to remove misfed paper. The fusing unit is hot. Take care in removing paper. @2 Paper guide Open to remove misfed paper.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Operation panel GETTING STARTED Part names and functions q Operation panel and keys for printer functions See the printer manual. i INTERRUPT key and indicator (p. 21) Interrupts a copy run. w AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( / / ) key and indicators (p. 15) Use to sequentially select the exposure modes: AUTO, MANUAL ( ), or PHOTO ( ). o PAPER SIZE ENTER key (p.12) Use to set the paper size in a tray. e ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER key and indicators Use to input the original size.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS GETTING STARTED Part names and functions !7 AUTO IMAGE key and indicator Press for automatic copy ratio selection. 1st display 2nd display !8 TRAY SELECT ( ) key (p. 15) Use to manually select a paper tray. Press and hold down the key. !9 PRESET RATIO selector keys and indicators (p. 17) Use to sequentially select preset reduction/enlargement copy ratios: 50%, 64%, 77%, 95%, 100%, 121%, 129%, 141%, 200%. @0 ZOOM indicator (p.17) Lights up when a zoom ratio is set.
COPIER INSTALLATION GETTING STARTED Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the copier is moved. 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.
CAUTIONS ON HANDLING GETTING STARTED 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. Cautions on handling Do not expose the drum cartridge to direct sunlight. Doing so will damage the surface (green portion) of the drum cartridge, causing poor copy quality. Store spare supplies such as drum cartridges and TD cartridges in a dark place without removing from the package before use.
CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES GETTING STARTED Open the carton and check to ensure that the following components and accessories are included. TD cartridge Checking packed components and accessories Operation manual Power cord Copier Drum cartridge (installed in copier) ● If anything is not included or is damaged, contact our Technical Assistance Department at 1(630)378-3590. ● Save the carton and packing materials.
SET-UP GETTING STARTED Set-up 1 2 Remove all pieces of tape, then open the platen cover and remove the protective material. Use a coin (or other suitable object) to remove the screw. Store the screw in the paper tray as described in step 6 because it must be used if the copier has to be moved. (p. 42) 3 Install the TD cartridge. ● For installation of the TD cartridge, see steps 1 and 2 and steps 4 to 7 of TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT on pages 24 and 25.
SET-UP GETTING STARTED Pressure plate lock 6 Store the pressure plate lock which has been removed in step 5 and the screw which has been removed in step 2 in the front of the paper tray. ● To store the pressure plate lock, rotate the lock to fix it on the relevant location. ● For the AL-1621, follow steps 4 to 6 for both the upper and lower trays except for storage of the screw. Set-up Screw 7 Ensure that the power switch of the copier is in the OFF position.
LOADING COPY PAPER GETTING STARTED To save space, this copier has been designed with an adjustable front-loading tray, which is easily opened for paper loading. For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper. (See page 00.) The paper required ( ) indicator will light up when there is no copy paper in the selected paper feed station, or when the selected paper tray is not installed or is improperly installed.
LOADING COPY PAPER GETTING STARTED Loading copy paper Changing the copy paper size in the tray Left guide 1 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops. 2 Push the pressure plate down until it locks in place. 3 Squeeze the lock lever of the front guide and slide the front guide to match the width of the paper. 4 Move the left guide to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray.
LOADING COPY PAPER GETTING STARTED To set the selected paper size, press the PAPER SIZE ENTER ( ) key. 9 Use the ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER ( the paper size which is set. ● ● 10 The selected paper feed location indicator will blink and the corresponding paper size (which is currently set) indicator will light up steadily. All other indicators will go out. ) key to select Each time the ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER ( ) key is pressed, a paper size will be indicated with a paper size indicator.
NORMAL COPYING Power on 1 MAKING COPIES 2 Turn the power switch on. ● It will take about 35 seconds for the copier to warm up. However, you ) key during can make desired settings and press the START ( warm-up. Copying will start after warm-up. ● If the power is already on and all indicators except the POWER SAVE indicator are off the copier is in the auto power shut-off mode. Press the START key in this case. See page 45. POWER SAVE MODES.
NORMAL COPYING Tens digit Units digit ● There are 5 exposure steps indicated by 3 indicator lights. (The indicators light up one or two at a time.) If exposure level 2 is selected, the two left-handmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously. Also, if level 4 is selected, the two right-handmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously. Set the number of copies using the two copy quantity ( , ) keys. ● Press the right copy quantity key to set the units digit from 0 to 9.
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Reduction and enlargement ratios can be selected either automatically with the ) key or manually with the PRESET RATIO selector AUTO IMAGE ( , ) keys and/or the zoom ( , ) keys. The zoom function enables ( precise copy ratio selection from 50% to 200% in 1% increments. Automatic MAKING COPIES Reduction/enlargement/zoom 1 Place the original on the original table and close the platen cover.
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Manual Place the original on the original table and close the platen cover. Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and the zoom ( , ) keys to select the desired copy ratio. ● ● When a zoom ( , ) key is pressed, the ZOOM indicator will light up and the zoom ratio will be displayed in the copy quantity display for at least two seconds. ● To verify a zoom setting without changing the zoom ratio, press and ) key.
BYPASS FEED (special paper) The bypass tray is used to copy onto transparency film, labels, and other special purpose papers. Up to 100 sheets of standard copy paper can be set in the bypass tray. For special purpose papers, the original image must be smaller than the paper or media for copying. If the original image is bigger than the paper or media, this may cause smudges on the edges of the copies.
BYPASS FEED (special paper) ) key to select the bypass 5 Leave the copy quantity at 0 if using special papers. Set the number of copies if using standard copy paper or envelopes. 6 Press the START ( ) key. 21 Bypass feed (special paper) Press the TRAY SELECT ( tray.
TWO-SIDED COPYING Two-sided copies can be made on this copier using the bypass tray. MAKING COPIES 1 Place the first original on the original table and make a copy. ● Two-sided copying 2 Replace the first original with the second original and close the document feeder cover. ● ● 3 Make sure that the first and second originals are oriented in the same way on the original table.
XY ZOOM Original Copy The XY ZOOM feature allows the horizontal and vertical copy ratios to be changed independently. To use the XY ZOOM feature with the DUAL PAGE COPY feature, set the DUAL PAGE COPY feature first and then the XY ZOOM feature. (Enlargement cannot be set.) 1 Place the original on the original table and close the platen cover.
XY ZOOM MAKING COPIES XY zoom 5 Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and zoom ( , ) keys to change the copy ratio in the horizontal direction in a similar manner as for the vertical direction. 6 Press the copy ratio display ( 7 ● The selected ratio for the horizontal direction will be entered and the display will change to the copy quantity display. ● To verify the copy ratios, press and hold down the copy ratio display ( ) key. The vertical and horizontal ratios will be alternately displayed.
B/W REVERSE Original Copy The B/W REVERSE feature is used to reverse black and white areas. 1 Place the original in the document feeder tray or on the original table. 2 Press the B/W REVERSE ( 3 Check the copy paper size. 4 Make all other desired copier selections and press the START ( ) key. ● B/W reverse When the B/W REVERSE feature is selected, the exposure mode will be automatically set to the MANUAL mode. Other exposure modes cannot be selected.
DUAL PAGE COPY Original Copy The DUAL PAGE COPY feature produces individual copies of two documents placed side by side on the original table. It is especially useful when copying books and other bound documents. If the AUTO IMAGE feature has been selected, this feature cannot be selected. To use the DUAL PAGE COPY feature with the XY ZOOM feature, set the DUAL PAGE COPY feature first and then the XY ZOOM feature. (Enlargement cannot be set.
INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN INTERRUPT is used to interrupt a long copy run so that another job can be done. Press the INTERRUPT ( 2 When the copier stops, remove the original(s) and set the original(s) for interrupt copying. 3 4 5 Select the desired available copier functions. 6 When all INTERRUPT copies are finished, press the INTERRUPT ( ) key again to cancel the INTERRUPT mode, and remove the original used for interrupt copying. ● The copier will return to the initial settings.
AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs. MAKING COPIES Automatic exposure adjustment 28 1 Press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( to select the PHOTO ( ) mode. / / 2 Press and hold down the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( / ) key for approximately 5 seconds. ) key / ● The PHOTO ( begin to blink. ) indicator will go out and the AUTO indicator will ● One or two exposure indicators corresponding to the current automatic exposure level will light up.
TONER SAVE MODE This mode reduces toner consumption by approximately 10% in the automatic and manual exposure modes. Copies will be lighter but still adequate for general use. Selection of this mode does not affect the PHOTO ( ) mode. Follow the procedure below for setting the toning level. / / 2 Press and hold down the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( / ) key for approximately 5 seconds. ) key / Toner save mode Press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( to select the MANUAL ( ) mode.
TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT If the machine detects an insufficient amount of toner being added, copying will stop and the machine will add toner. During this time the START key indicator will blink. When sufficient toner has been added the indicator will remain on steadily indicating that copying can be resumed. However, if toner addition continues for a maximum of two minutes, the TD replacement required indicator will light up in addition to the START key being lighted steadily.
TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT Remove the protective cover from the TD cartridge by unlatching three cover hooks from the holes on the cartridge and then pulling the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration. 6 Gently insert the TD cartridge along the guides until it locks in place. STATUS INDICATORS 5 7 Close the front cover by pushing both sides with your hands and then close the side cover by pressing the handle on the cover. The indicator will go out .
DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT The useful life of the drum cartridge is approximately 30,000 copies. When the internal counter reaches approximately 29,000 copies, the drum replacement required ( ) indicator will light up indicating that replacement of the drum cartridge will be needed soon. When the indicator begins to blink, replace the drum cartridge by following the procedure given below.
DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 5 Remove the new drum cartridge from the protective bag and gently insert the lead end of the drum cartridge along the guides. Do not touch the surface of the drum (green portion) of the cartridge. Doing so may cause smudges on the copies. Gently install the TD cartridge. To install the TD cartridge, see page 24, TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT. 8 Close the front cover by pushing both sides with your hands and then close the side cover by pressing the handle on the cover.
MISFEED REMOVAL The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The misfeed ( ) indicator will blink. If paper is accidentally torn during removal, be sure to remove all pieces. Be careful not to damage the photoconductive drum. Misfeed in the bypass tray STATUS INDICATORS 1 Gently pull the misfed paper out. 2 Lift slightly on the side cover and slide the cover out until it stops. Close the side cover by pressing the handle on the cover. ● The misfeed ( ) indicator will go out.
MISFEED REMOVAL A. Misfeed in the paper feed area Push gently the right side of the front cover to open the cover. 2 Carefully remove the misfed paper. Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow to assist in removing it. Roller rotating knob The fusing unit is hot. Take care in removing paper. Do not touch the surface of the drum (green portion) of the drum cartridge when removing the misfed paper. Doing so may damage the drum and cause smudges on copies.
MISFEED REMOVAL Roller rotating knob 2 Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow. 3 Carefully remove the misfed paper. Lower the fusing unit release levers to allow easier removal. Return the release levers to their operating positions. Fusing unit release lever The fusing unit is hot. Take care in removing paper. ● ● STATUS INDICATORS 4 Do not touch the surface of the drum (green portion) of the drum cartridge when removing the misfed paper.
MISFEED REMOVAL 3 Close the side cover by pressing the handle on the cover. ● The misfeed ( ) indicator will go out. Misfeed in the paper tray Before opening the paper tray, be sure to open the bypass tray, lift slightly on the side cover and slide the cover out until it stops, and then perform steps 1 to 3 described in the “A. Misfeed in the paper feed area” section. 2 Close the paper tray. 3 Lift slightly on the side cover and slide the cover out until it stops.
USER PROGRAMS The user programs allow the parameters of certain functions to be set, changed, or canceled as desired. List of user programs This copier has the following user programs. Program No. Program name Description 1 Auto clear time Sets the auto clear time. The copier returns to the initial settings when the auto clear time elapses after the last copy is made. 2 Preheat mode Sets the time that elapses before the copier enters the preheat mode after any operation is made. See page 44.
USER PROGRAMS 3 Press the START ( 4 Select the desired parameter using the right copy quantity ( ) key. ● ) key. The entered program number will be steadily lit on the left side of the copy quantity display and the currently selected parameter number for the program will blink on the right side. ● The entered parameter number will blink on the right side of the copy quantity display. ● The parameters are shown in the table below.
POWER SAVE MODES The copier has two power save modes to reduce overall power consumption thereby reducing the cost of operation. In addition, these modes conserve natural resources and help reduce environmental pollution. The two power save modes are preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode. ● User programs The preheat activation time and the auto power shut-off time have been preset at the factory to 90 sec. for preheat mode and 30 min. for auto power shut-off mode.
POWER SAVE MODES Setting the power save modes The time that elapses before the copier enters a power save mode after any operation is made can be set manually. This time is set with user program No. 2 for the preheat mode and user program No. 3 for the auto power shut-off mode. For these settings, see page 32. ● The copier will enter the preheat mode first and then the auto power shutoff mode after a preset time has elapsed when no copier operation has been made.
USER MAINTENANCE Proper care is essential for clean, sharp copies. Please take a few minutes to regularly clean your copier. Original table and platen cover Stains or dirt on the original table or platen cover will also be copied. Wipe the original table and platen cover with a soft, clean cloth. ● If necessary, dampen the cloth with water. Do not use thinner, benzene, or similar volatile cleaning agents.
USER MAINTENANCE Charger cleaner 1 2 Turn the power switch off. 3 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray and take the charger cleaner out by holding the tab. 4 Set the charger cleaner onto the transfer charger and gently slide the cleaner in the direction indicated by the arrow two or three times. Open the bypass tray. Lift slightly on the side cover and slide the cover out until it stops. User maintenance ● If the white sheet metal is smudged with toner, wipe it with a soft, clean cloth.
COPIER TROUBLE? Problem Solution ● Copier plugged in? Plug the copier into a grounded outlet. See page 8. ● Power switch ON? Turn the power switch ON. See page 15. Copies are too dark or too light. ● Copy density properly adjusted? See pages 15 and 22. Blank copies ● Is the original placed face down? Place the original face down on the original table. ● Paper too heavy? Use copy paper within the specified range. See page 40. ● Paper damp? Replace with dry copy paper.
COPIER TROUBLE? Problem Power is on but copying is not possible. ● Is the POWER SAVE ( indicator blinking? ) ● Is the indicator on? Copy paper is needed. See page 13, LOADING COPY PAPER. ● Is blinking in the copy quantity display? The TD cartridge is not installed. Install the TD cartridge. ● Is steadily lit in the copy quantity display? Side cover is open. Close the front and side covers securely. ● Is the indicator blinking? The TD cartridge must be replaced.
SUPPLIES Types and sizes of copy paper Size Weight Capacity (21 lb. bond paper) Paper tray 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17" 15 lbs. to 21 lbs. 250 sheets Bypass tray Ordinary paper: 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17" Envelopes: Commercial 10 (4-1/8" x 9-1/2") International DL (110 x 220 mm) International C5 (162 x 229 mm) 15 lbs. to 34 lbs.* (Ordinary paper) 100 sheets Special paper Transparency film, labels, envelopes** * For paper weighing from 28 to 34 lbs.
SUPPLIES Genuine supplies statement Standard supplies for this copier that are to be replaced by the user are copy paper, TD cartridge, and drum cartridge. For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP Genuine Supplies which are designed, engineered and tested to maximize the life and performance of SHARP copiers. Look for the Genuine Supplies label on the TD cartridge and drum cartridge.
MOVING INSTRUCTIONS When moving this copier, follow the procedure below. When moving this copier, be sure to remove the TD cartridge in advance. TD cartridge lock release lever 1 Turn the power switch off and disconnect the power cord. 2 Open the bypass tray. Lift slightly on the side cover and slide the cover out until it stops. Push gently the right side of the front cover to open the cover.
SPECIFICATIONS Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Original sizes Max. 11" x 17" Copy sizes Max. 11" x 17" Min. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Image loss: Max. 5/32" (4 mm) (leading and trailing edges) Max. 5/32" (4 mm) (along other edges in total) Copying speed (at 100% copy ratio) 16 copies/min. (8-1/2" x 11") 12 copies/min. (8-1/2" x 11"R) 10 copies/min. (8-1/2" x 14") 9 copies/min. (11" x 17") Continuous copy Max. 99 copies; subtractive counter First-copy time 7.
SPECIFICATIONS Overall dimensions (with bypass tray folded) 23-15/64" (W) x 20-23/32" (D) (590 mm (W) x 526 mm (D)) Weight Approx. 70.6 lbs. (32 kg) TD and drum cartridges included Copier dimensions 23-15/64" (W) x 20-23/32" (D) x 18-33/64" (H) (590 mm (W) x 526 mm (D) x 470 mm (H)) Operating conditions Temperature: 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C) Humidity: 20% to 85% First-copy time and warm-up time may differ depending on operating conditions, such as powersupply voltage and room temperature.
INDEX A Auto clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Automatic exposure adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Auto power shut-off mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 B Bypass tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 C Cautions on handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Copier trouble? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Copying – large original . . . .
INDEX S Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 42 Special paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Specifications – copier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 – paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Supply – life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S H A R P Date Issued:Nov. 1, 1998 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS No. F-00841 Section 1. Product Identification Product: AL-160TD (Black Toner) Section 2. Supplier’s Name and Address Sharp Corporation 22-22 Nagaike-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan Local suppliers are listed below. Please contact the nearest supplier for additional information. (Country) U.S.A. Canada United Kingdom Section 3. Ingredients Ingredients Styrene-Acrylate copolymer Carbon black Iron oxide Metal Complex dye Section 4.
Section 6. Physical Chemical Characteristics Boiling / Melting Point: Vapor Pressure: Vapor Density: Evaporation Rate: Appearance: Odor: Section 7. Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Fine powder Odorless Not applicable >350°C (LEL); Not applicable (UEL); Not applicable CO2, dry chemical, foam or water None This material has no unusual fire or explosion hazards.
S H A R P Date Issued :Nov. 1, 1998 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS No. F-30841 Section 1. Product Identification Product AL-160TD(Black Developer) Section 2. Supplier’s Name and Address Sharp Corporation 22-22 Nagaike-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan Local suppliers are listed below. Please contact the nearest supplier for additional information. (Country) U.S.A. Canada United Kingdom Section 3. Ingredients Ingredients Iron powder Styrene-Acrylate copolymer Carbon black Section 4.
Section 6. Physical Chemical Characteristics Boiling / Melting Point: Vapor Pressure: Vapor Density: Evaporation Rate: Appearance: Odor: Section 7. Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Fine powder Odorless Not applicable >350°C (LEL); Not applicable (UEL); Not applicable CO2, dry chemical, foam or water None This material has no unusual fire or explosion hazards.
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WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.