Avision AM40 Series User manual

Multi-Function Printer
User’s Manual
Regulatory model: AM40A Plus,
AM4032in Plus,AM4032iw Plus,AM4032ix Plus,
AM43A Plus,AM4332in Plus,AM4332iw Plus,AM4332ix Plus,
AM40 Series,AM43 Series
Avision Inc.

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Trademarks
Microsoft is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11 are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Energy Star®is a registered trademark of the U.S. government.
Other brands and product names herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.
Copyright
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any
form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or
otherwise, without the prior written permission of Avision Inc.
Material scanned by this product may be protected by governmental laws and other
regulations, such as copyright laws, the customer is solely responsible for complying with all
such laws and regulations.
Warranty
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Avision makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not
limited to, the implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose.
Avision shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential
damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
Notice
Important
Do not make copies of any item for which copying is prohibited by law.
Copying the following items are normally prohibited by the local law:
Bank bills, revenue stamps, bonds, stock certificates, bank drafts, checks.
FCC Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and
users.
2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.

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Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Union
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that the product can not be
disposed of with your other household waste. Instead it should be sent to appropriate
facilities for recovery and recycling in an effort to protect human health and the environment.
Fore more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
When this printer has no operation for an extended period of time
Note: If the printer is idle for a period of time (for example, overnight),
turn off the printer with the power switch. If the printer is idle for a
longer period of time (such as holidays), unplug the power cord from
the electrical outlet to prevent danger.
Take care to remove the paper from the paper tray and store it in the wrapper to
prevent the paper from getting wet.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information
statement
Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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European Union Regulatory Notice
Products bearing the CE marking comply with the following EU Directives:
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EC
EMC Directive 2014/30/EC
Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU
RED (Radio Equipment Directive) (2014/53/EC)
This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN55032, EN55035, and safety requirements of
EN62368-1.
Safety Information
When using this equipment, the following safety precautions should always be followed.
Safety During Operation
In this manual, the following important symbols are used:
WARNING:
Indicates potentially hazardous situations, which if instructions are not
followed, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not
followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
Important:
Indicates operational requirements and restrictions. Please read and follow these
instructions to ensure a proper operation and to avoid damage to the machine.
Note:
Indicates further explanation or clarification. Reading this is highly recommended.
The following symbols indicate that the related section includes safety warnings. Specific
points of attention are indicated inside the symbol.
[General warning]
[Warning of high temperature]
[Warning of danger of electrical shock]

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The following symbols indicate that the related section includes information on prohibited
actions. Specifics of the prohibited action are indicated inside the symbol.
[Warning of prohibited action]
[Disassembly prohibited]
The following symbols indicate that the related section includes information on actions which
must be performed. Specifics of the required action are indicated inside the symbol.
[Alert of required action]
[Remove the power plug from the outlet]
Installation and the Operating Environment
Warning
Do not install the equipment near direct sun light, heating or air conditioning
units. Direct sunlight or high temperature may damage the machine.
Do not install the equipment in a humid or dusty place. If dust or dust adheres to
the power plug, clean the plug to avoid fire or electric shock.
Keep the vent hole on the back of the printer at least 10 cm away from the wall
to avoid overheating and fire.
Do not place or store the device:
Outdoors
Near excessive dirt or dust, water, or heat sources
In locations subject to shocks, vibrations, high temperature or humidity,
direct sunlight, strong light sources, or rapid changes in temperature or
humidity
Place the equipment securely on an even, flat surface. Tilted or uneven surfaces
may cause mechanical or paper-feeding problems.
Do not locate the device on rackety or aslope tables. Do not locate the device on
unstable surface. The device may fall down and this may result in injury.
Place the device close enough to the computer so that the interface cable can
easily reach between the device and the computer.
Do not place a coffee cup, vase, or other liquid-filled container on the machine.
Spillage can damage the machine’s electrical parts and insulation.
Make good use of the recycled paper while printing.

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Caution
Place the device in an independent, well-ventilated area.
Place the device in a place with good environmental conditions. Operating the
machine beyond the recommended temperature and humidity may cause an
electrical fire.
Do not place heavy objects on the unit. It may cause unbalance and the device
may fall down. This may result in injury.
Do not place the device in any position that may obstruct the output of the unit,
as it may cause paper jams.
Safety Information During Operpation
Warning
To prevent fires, do not use flammable sprays near the machine.
Never attempt to open any fixed cover. Otherwise there is danger of electric
shock, fire and laser beam and may cause blindness.
Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the device or device option by
yourself, except as specifically explained in the device's documentation. This
could cause fire, electrical shock, or injury.
Do not attempt to alter the machine or its parts. Avoid contact with the internal
high voltage part or the laser light beam, it may cause electric shock or
blindness.
If this product becomes inordinately hot or emits smoke, or unusual odor or
noise, immediately turn OFF the power switch, unplug the power cord from the
power outlet, and then call your authorized service representative. If you keep on
using it as is, a fire or electrical shock could result.
Take care not to drop paper clips, staples, or any other metal objects into the
machine.
The inside of this product has areas subject to high temperature, which may
cause burns. When checking the inside of the unit for malfunctions such as paper
mis-feed, do not touch the locations (around the fusing unit, etc.) which are
indicated by a “Caution! Hot Surface” caution label.
Under normal conditions the small quantities of ozone gas produced by the
machine are harmless. However, if the machine is used for an extended period or
within a small room, you should make sure that the area is adequately ventilated.
Also ventilate the room if you notice the machine smells after a period of frequent
or extended use.
Do not attempt to remove the covers and panels which have been fixed to the
product. Some products have a high-voltage part or a LSU beam source inside
that could cause an electrical shock or blindness.

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Do not modify this product, as a fire, electrical shock, or breakdown could result.
If the product employs a LSU printhead, the LSU beam source could cause
blindness.
If this product has been dropped or its cover damaged, immediately turn OFF the
power switch, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, and then call your
authorized service representative. If you keep on using it as is, a fire or electrical
shock could result.
Take appropriate emergency measures when the following conditions occur
When toner gets into your eyes, wash it off with water until your
eyes are not painful. If the situation is serious, ask a doctor for
treatment.
When the toner gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and rinse it
off.
When you are in the toner inlet, leave the dust location immediately
and rinse with plenty of water.
When the toner is in the abdomen, spit it out and consult a doctor.
Do not use the device with wet hands.
Unplug the device and the USB cable, and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
Liquid has entered the device.
Object has entered the device.
The device has been dropped, or the case has been damaged.
The device does not operate normally (i.e. appearance of smoke, strange
smell, odd noise, etc.), or exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Caution
When there is paper jam inside the machine, be sure to remove it thoroughly. The
remaining paper in the machine may cause a fire. When the paper is attached to an
invisible or difficult-to-see area, do not remove it by force to avoid injury and
contact the service personnel or dealer for help.
The temperature inside of the machine may be very hot. When the paper jam is
released, note any warning labels and do not touch it to avoid burns. It is
recommended to clear the jam after the machine has cooled down.
When clearing paper jams, refer to the instructions in this manual.
When using a large number of copies of the machine for a long time, keep the
indoor air flowing. Otherwise you may feel a headache.
Unplug the device’s power cord and USB cable before cleaning.

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About the Consumables
Warning
Do not unpack the consumables and store the machine’s consumables in any of
these locations:
Outdoors
Near excessive dirt or dust, water, or heat sources
In locations subject to shocks, vibrations, high temperature or humidity,
direct sunlight, strong light sources, or rapid changes in temperature or
humidity
Do not throw the toner cartridge into the fire. After the toner remaining in the
crucible comes into contact with the fire, the powder may explode and cause
personal injury.
Caution
Do not discard the discarded toner cartridges. Please put the used waste toner
cartridges in the supplied plastic bags and return them to the dealer or service
personnel. (For the customer service locations around the company, please refer to
our website.). The latter will recycle the used toner cartridge in accordance with
relevant regulations.
The used consumables must be disposed of properly and in accordance with local
environmental regulations, or disposed of by the company's designated dealer.
Safety Information When using power cord and the USB cable
Warning
Plug the power cord securely into the outlet. Do not touch the pins of the power
cord plug with any metal objects as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short circuit. This can cause fire, electric shock or injury. Failure to do so may result
in a fire or electric shock.
Before disconnecting the plug, turn the machine off. Make sure your hands are
dry. Hold the plug itself, not its cord, when disconnecting it from the receptacle.
Do not share the power with other high-powered devices, as this may result in fire
or electric shock.
Do not use extension cords as this may result in fire or electric shock.
Always use the correct AC power source. For future transportation and handling,
please keep all packaging materials for this product.
Use only the USB cable that came with your device and avoid abrasions, cuts,
fraying, crimping, and kinking. Using any other USB cable could cause fire, electrical
shock, or injury.
Do not store the cables in the following locations:
Outdoors
Near excessive dirt or dust, water, or heat sources
In locations subject to shocks, vibrations, high temperature or humidity, direct
sunlight, strong light sources, or rapid changes in temperature or humidity

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Keep the supplied USB cable, etc., in a location that is out of reach of children to
avoid the risk of injury.
Please put the packaging materials such as the supplied plastic bags in a place that
children cannot obtain or discard them to avoid the risk of suffocation.
Caution
If you are not using the device for a long time, remove the USB cable from the
connector.
This product has a power-saving mode and a standby mode. The zero-energy
state can be achieved only when the product is connected without any external
input power.
At least every year, please disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet to
check whether the power cord is exposed, damaged, cracked, dent, hot, pin
deformation or any burnt marks. If these conditions exist, please do not use the
power cord again and contact the authorized service personnel or dealer.
Make sure the power cord is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet, otherwise it
may cause a fire or electric shock.
Be sure to fully plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Failure to completely insert
may cause unstable connections and heat build-up, creating an unsafe condition.
When disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, be sure to pull the plug,
not the power cord, as this may damage the power cord and cause a fire or
electric shock.
To repair the machine, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
Make sure the power cord is firmly secure and will not trip over.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions or equivalent.
This product requires connection to protective earth by means of powercord(s)
connected to socket-outlet(s) with protective earthing connection.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION
This printer is a page printer which is operated by means of a LPH (LED Print Head). There is
no possibility of danger from the laser printhead, provided the printer is operated according
to the instructions in this manual. Since radiation emitted by the laser printhead is
completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beams cannot
escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.

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1. Overview
Introduction –the World’s Renown Copier
Congratulations on your purchase of the world's renowned intelligent copier. With
the innovative intelligent copy function, users no longer need to specify the size of
document, worry about whether the document has been loaded straight and
correct, or if the document should be faced down or up, the Avision intelligent
copier is able to crop your paper size, select the text side, straighten your image,
and even select proper paper tray automatically! The Avision intelligent copier
truly makes your copy job perfect and easy!
What is best, the Avision intelligent copier integrates scan, copy, and print
functions into one single machine to streamline your workflow. Through the 4.3”
color and clear LCD touch screen and the easy-to-use control panel, your task can
be completed within seconds and your document can be distributed and shared
very quickly in an unprecedented way!
Features
Placing Your Document with Ease
With the auto crop and straighten function, users no longer need to carefully place
document to the edge of paper guides. Even the document has been placed at a
slight angle in the feeder or on the document glass, the image can be first
scanned, cropped and then straightened automatically.
Easily placing your document to the feeder or on the flatbed glass

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Automatically Detect the Text Side
With an advanced processor developed by Avision, the front side and rear side of
document can be scanned simultaneously and the text side will be automatically
detected and copied and deleting the blank side.
Automatically Selecting the Paper Tray
The preset tray is auto which means the product will automatically select the tray
which contains the paper size most fit to the original document.
Intelligent Copy
Avision intelligent copier can make copy automatically after detecting your
document passing through the document feeder. Plus with the preview feature,
user is able to choose one-side or two-side copy and verify if the image is correct.
Duplex (2-Sided) Capability
Use the automatic duplex printing feature to help save paper and reduce costs.
Scan to Device, and USB
The product offers an unprecedented document storage technology, transmitting
paper documents electronically to the product’s memory or to a removable USB
flash drive.
Scan to E-mail, FTP, or SMB
The product offers an unprecedented document delivery technology, transmitting
paper documents electronically over the internet to various destinations including
e-mail addresses, an USB flash drive, ftp servers, or someone else’s computer on
the network. The new way to distribute documents is faster, more cost effective,
and safer than any traditional methods such as mail, or courier.
Remote Device Management via the Embedded Webpage
The product provides an embedded web page to let the system administrator
remotely monitor the product by managing a telephone book, address book,
checking the supplies status of toner cartridge, scan count, copy count, and
creating user password and privileges to prevent unauthorized access.

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Easy Customization
This product makes user customization fast and easy by simply installing a
third-party app (short for application) to be run on the product. The new plug-in
app allows users to complete the scan tasks according to its own workflow. For
more detailed operation, please contact the manufacturer first.

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The External View
The Front View
68B
1. Auto Document Feeder
6. Manual Tray
2. Paper Guide
7. Handle of Front Tray
3. Control Panel
8. USB Port (USB Flash Drive,
FAT16/FAT32)
4. Paper Stopper
9. Document Cover
5. Main Paper Tray
10. Extension
5
10
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3
4
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2
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6

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The Rear View
69B
1. Handle of the Side Cover
5. USB Port
(Type B, to a computer)
2. USB Port (Type A)
6. Rear Cover
3. Network Port
7. Handle of the Rear Cover
4. Power Receptacle
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1
3
6
4
2
3
4
5
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7

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Package Contents
Main Unit
CD-ROM (Including Driver, and
User’s Manual)
USB Cable
Power Cord

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Control Panel
LCD screen
Used to display information and provide access to the
product’s functions.
Power
Press to turn on the machine.
Long press to turn off the machine.
Stop/Cancel
Press to pause a current job.
Start
Press to start an operation.
LCD screen
Cancel
Power
Start

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2. Installing Your Machine
Precautions
Do not install the equipment near heating or air conditioning units.
Do not install the equipment in a humid or dusty place.
Place the equipment in a separate area with good ventilation.
The equipment is equipped with both the power-saving and standby modes.
The equipment can not achieve zero energy consumption state until it is not
connected to any external power supply.
Be sure to use the correct AC power supply.
Retain the box and packing materials for shipping purposes.
Operational Space
Please reserve the following operation space.
Machine dimension: 404 x 380 x 413 mm (WxDxH)
Measuring unit: mm

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Removing the Protective Tapes
Open the Auto Document Feeder and remove the
tapes

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Removing the Packing Materials
Pull the Paper Tray and remove the packing material.
Open the front cover and remove the packing material.
Open the document cover and remove the packing material.

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Removing the Spacers
1. Open the rear cover by pulling
the handle of the rear cover.
2. Pull down two ends of the paper
path.
3. Pull down the green release
arms as indicated.
4. Remove the spacers on both sides
as illustrated.