Sharp AL-2030 User manual

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SERVICE MANUAL
CONTENTS
SHARP CORPORATION
CODE: 00ZAL2040CS1E
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL
SYSTEM
AL-2030
MODEL AL-2040CS
(AL-2040CS)
[ 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

CAUTION
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.
LASER WAVE – LENGTH : 770 ~ 795nm
Pulse times : 12.88µs ± 12.88ns/7mm
Out put power : MAX 0.2mW
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION,
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
VORSICHT
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG,
WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND
SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT.
NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
VARO !
AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS
OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ
KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
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.
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.

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.
The foregoing is applicable only to the 220V
model
,
230V model and 240V model.
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.
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.
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

CONTENTS
[1] GENERAL
1. Major functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
[2] SPECIFICATIONS
1. Basic Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2. Operation specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
3. Copy performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
4. GDI Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
5. Scan function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
6. SPF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
[3] CONSUMABLE PARTS
1. Supply system table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
2. Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3. Production control number (lot No.) identification . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
[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 paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
8. Power to copier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
9. Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
10. Connecting the interface cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
11. Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
A. USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
B. RJ45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
12. Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
[6] COPY PROCESS
1. Functional diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
2. Outline of print process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
3. Actual print process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
[7] OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS
1. Outline of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
2. Scanner section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
A. Scanner unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
B. Optical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
C. Drive system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
3. Laser unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
A. Basic structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
B. Laser beam path. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
C. Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
4. Fuser section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
A. General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
5. Paper feed section and paper transport section . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
A. Paper transport path and general operations . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
6. Process unit new drum detection mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
7. SPF section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
A. Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
B. Document transport path and basic composition . . . . . . . . 7-7
C. Operational descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
D. SPF open/close detection (book document detection) . . . . 7-8
[8] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
1. High voltage section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
A. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
B. Disassembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
C. Assembly procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
D. Charger wire cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
E. Charger wire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
2. Operation panel section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
A. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
B. Disassembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
C. Assembly procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
3. Optical section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
A. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
B. Disassembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
C. Assembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
4. Fusing section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
A. List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
B. Disassembly procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
C. Assembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
5. Tray paper feed/transport section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
A. List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
B. Disassembly procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
C. Assembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
6. Manual paper feed section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
A. List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
B. Disassembly procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
C. Assembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
D. Pressure plate holder attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
7. Rear frame section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
A. List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
B. Disassembly procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
C. Assembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
8 Power section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
A. List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
B. Disassembly procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
C. Assembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
9. SPF section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
A. SPF motor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
B. Pick-up roller, paper feed roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
C. Paper exit roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
D. Set sensor, scan front sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
E. Transport roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
10. 2nd cassette section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
A. Paper sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
B. Cassette detection switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
C. Paper feed solenoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
D. Transport roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
E. Paper feed clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
F. 2nd paper feed roller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
[9] ADJUSTMENTS
1. Optical section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
A. Copy magnification ratio adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
B. Image position adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
2. Copy density adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
A. Copy density adjustment timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
B. Note for copy density adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
C. Necessary tool for copy density adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
D. Features of copy density adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
E. Copy density adjustment procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
3. High voltage adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
A. Main charger (Grid bias) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
B. DV bias check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
4. Duplex adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
A. Adjusting the paper reverse position in memory
for duplex copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
B. Adjusting trailing edge void in duplex copy mode . . . . . . . . 9-6
5. SPF scan position automatic adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
6. SPF mode sub scanning direction magnification ratio
adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
7. Automatic black level correction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
[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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
A. Trouble codes list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
B. Details of trouble codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
[11] USER PROGRAM
1. Functions that can be set with user programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
2. Toner save mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
3. User programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
[12] ELECTRICAL SECTION
1. Block diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
A. Overall block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
2. Actual wiring diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
A. AL-2030. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
B. AL-2040CS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
3. Signal name list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-6

AL-2040CS GENERAL 1 - 1
[1] GENERAL
1. Major functions
Configurations
Descriptions of items
CPM: Copy speed (Copies Per Minute)
PPM: Print speed (Print Per Minute)
SB/MB: SB = Manual feed single bypass, MB = Manual feed multi-bypass
2 tray: Second cassette unit.
SPF: Original feed unit
R-SPF: Duplex original feed unit
Color scanner: Color scanner function
GDI printer: GDI printer function with USB.
PCL printer: PCL printer function with USB.
E-SORT: Electronic sort function
Duplex: Auto duplex copy/print function
Shifter: Job separator function
FAX: FAX function.
Descriptions of table
: Standard provision
: No function or no option available
Opt: Option
Item CPM
(Letter)
PPM
(Letter) SB/MB 2 Tray SPF R-SPF Color Scanner
GDI
printer
PCL
printer
E-
SORT Duplex Shifter RJ45 FAX
Model
AL-2030 20CPM 16PPM MB
AL-2040CS 20CPM 16PPM MB
(print only)
AL-2040C
S
AL-2030

AL-2040CS SPECIFICATIONS 2 - 1
[2] SPECIFICATIONS
1. Basic Specifications
2. Operation specifications
Item
Type Des ktop
Copy system Dry, electrostatic
Segment (class) Digital personal copier
Copier dimensions AL-2030 20-1/2" (W) x 17-5/8" (D) x 14-1/8" (H) (518mm (W) x 445mm (D) x 358mm (H))
AL-2040CS 20-1/2" (W) x 17-5/8" (D) x 17-5/8" (H) (518mm (W) x 445mm (D) x 445mm (H))
Weight (Approximately) AL-2030 37.9 lbs. (17.2Kg) TD cartridge not included
AL-2040CS 45.9 lbs. (20.8Kg)
Section, item Details
Paper feed
section
Paper feed
system
AL-2030 1 tray (250 sheet) + multi-bypass (50 sheet)
AL-2040CS 2 tray (500 sheet) + multi-bypass (50 sheet)
Inch
system
Tray paper feed
section
Paper size 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2 x 11", 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" (Landscape)
Paper weight 15 - 21 lbs.
Paper feed capacity 250 sheets
Kinds Standard paper, specified paper, recycled paper
Remark User adjustment of paper guide available
Multi-bypass paper
feed section
Paper size 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)
Paper weight 15 - 34.5 lbs.
Paper feed capacity 50 sheets
Kinds Standard paper, specified paper, recycled paper,
OHP, Label, Envelop (Single copy)
Remark User adjustment of paper guide available
AB system Tray paper feed
section
Paper size A4, B5, A5 (Landscape)
Paper weight 56 - 80g/m2(15 - 21 lbs.)
Paper feed capacity 250 sheets
Kinds Standard paper, specified paper, recycled paper
Remark User adjustment of paper guide available
Multi-bypass paper
feed section
Paper size A4, B5, A5, B6, A6 (Landscape)
Paper weight 56 - 128g/m2(15 - 34.5 lbs.)
Paper feed capacity 50 sheets
Kinds Standard paper, specified paper, recycled paper,
OHP, Label, (Single copy)
Remark User adjustment of paper guide available
Paper exit section Exit way Face down
Capacity of output tray 100 sheets
Originals Original set Center Registration (left edge)
Max. original size 8-1/2" x 14" (A4)
Original kinds sheet, book
Original size detection None
Optical
section
Scanning
section
Scanning system 3 CCDs (RGB) sensor scanning by lighting white
lamp
CCD sensor Resolution 600 dpi
Lighting lamp Type CCFL
Voltage 560Vrms
Power consumption 2.8W
Output data Output: R, G, B 1 or 8 bits/pixel / Input: A/D 16 bits
(12 bits actual)
Writing
section
Writing system Writing to OPC drum by the semiconductor laser
Laser unit Resolution 600 dpi

AL-2040CS SPECIFICATIONS 2 - 2
3. Copy performance
*1: The first-copy time is measured after the power save indicator turns off following power on, using the document glass with the polygon
rotating in the copy ready state and "Selection of copy start state" set to ON in the user programs (8-1/2" x 11" (A4), paper fed from
paper tray).
The first-copy time may vary depending on machine operating conditions and ambient conditions such as temperature.
Image forming Photoconductor Type OPC (30ø)
Life 18k
Charger Charging system Saw-tooth charging with a grid, / (-) scorotron
discharge
Transfer system (+) DC corotron system
Separation system (-) DC corotron system
Developing Developing system Dry, 2-component magnetic brush development
system
Cleaning Cleaning system Counter blade system (Counter to rotation)
Fusing section Fusing system Heat roller system
Upper heat roller Type Teflon roller
Lower heat roller Type Silicon rubber roller
Heater lamp Type Halogen lamp
Voltage 120V
Power consumption 800W
Electrical section Power source Voltage 120V
Frequency Common use for 50 and 60Hz
Power consumption Max. Less than 1000W
Average (during copying) 350Wh/H
Average (stand-by) 80Wh/H
Pre-heat mode 25Wh/H
Auto power shut-off mode 8.8W or less
Section, item Details AL-2030 AL-2040CS
Copy magnification Fixed
magnification
ratios
4 Reduction + 3 Enlargement
(AB system: 50, 70, 86, 100, 141, 200%)
(Inch system: 50, 64, 78, 100, 129, 200%)
Zooming
magnification
ratios
25 - 400% (376 steps in 1% increments)
50 - 200% when using SPF
Manual steps (manual, photo) 5 steps
Copy speed First-copy time *1
(Approximately)
8.0 seconds (When user program 24 is set to OFF)
10.7 seconds (When user program 24 is set to ON)
(paper: 8-1/2" x 11" (A4), exposure mode: AUTO, copy ratio: 100%)
Inch system
8-1/2" x 11"
(Landscape)
Copy speed
(CPM)
Same size 20 20
Enlargement 20 20
Reduction 20 20
AB system
A4 (Landscape)
Copy speed
(CPM)
Same size 20 20
Enlargement 20 20
Reduction 20 20
AB system
B5 (Landscape)
Copy speed
(CPM)
Same size 20 20
Enlargement 20 20
Reduction 20 20
Max. continuous copy quantity 99
Void Void area Leading edge 1 - 4mm
Trailing edge 4mm or less
Side edge
void area
0.5mm or more (per side)
4.5mm or less (total of both sides)
Image loss Leading edge same size: 3.0mm or less (OC) / 4mm or less (SPF/Duplex)
Enlarge: 1 - 5mm or less (OC) / 3mm or less (SPF/Duplex)
Reduction (50%): 6.0mm or less (OC) / 8mm or less (SPF/Duplex)
Warm-up time 0 sec. Immediately the ready lamp is lit.
Power save mode reset time 0 sec. Immediately the ready lamp is lit.
Paper jam recovery time 0 sec.
∗Jam recovery condition: Recovery time from 60 sec of door open.
Section, item Details

AL-2040CS SPECIFICATIONS 2 - 3
4. GDI Printer
*1: Engine Resolution
*2: By running change
5. Scan function
*1: By running change
6. SPF
Print speed Max. 20ppm (excluding bypass tray, paper size A4, 8.5" x 11") (Variable depending on the PC
performance)
Duplex Yes (AL-2040CS only)
Memory 8MB (Duplex model: 16MB)
Interface USB 2.0 (Full speed) / (RJ45 (10Base-T) AL-2040CS only)
Network Built-in NIC (AL-2040CS only)
Emulation GDI
Resolution 600dpi *1
Supported OS Win 98 / Me / 2000 / XP / Vista *2
WHQL support Yes *2
Type Flat Bed Color Scanner
Scanning system Original table/SPF
Light source 3 CCDs (RGB) sensor scanning by lighting white lamp (2 pcs of CCFL)
Resolution Optical: 600 x 600dpi
Setting range: 50 - 9600dpi (Preview resolution is fixed at 75dpi)
Originals Sheet type / Book type
Output data R, G, B 1 or 8 bits/pixel
Scan range OC / SPF: 8.5" (H) x 14.0" (V)
Original position: Left Center
Scan speed OC / SPF: Max. 2.88ms/line
Protocol TWAIN / WIA (Only XP) / STI
Interface USB2.0 (Full speed support)
Scanner utility Button Manager / Sharpdesk / Composer
Scan key/lamp Yes
Duplex scan No
Supported OS Win 98 / Me / 2000 / XP / Vista *1
Void area No (User settable by PC)
WHQL supported Yes *1
Original capacity 50 sheets (14 to 23.9 lbs.) (56 to 90g/m2) Stacking Height: less than 6.5mm or 1/4"
Original size 8-1/2" x 14" to 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" / A4 to A5 (Landscape)
Original replacement speed Max. 14 sheets (70%)
Original placement Face up
Original weight 14 - 23.9lbs. (56 to 90g/m2)
Mixed feeding (Paper size) No
Original which cannot 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-2040CS CONSUMABLE PARTS 3 - 1
[3] CONSUMABLE PARTS
1. Supply system table
Common to all destinations
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
(2) Acceptable operating condition
(3) Transport condition
(4) Supply storage condition
No. Name Content Life Product name Package
1 Develop cartridge (Black) x 1 Toner/developer cartridge x 1
(Toner: Net weight 213g) (Developer: Net weight 190g)
6K
(5% document)
AL-100TD 5
2 Develop cartridge (Black) x 1 Toner/developer cartridge x 1
(Toner: Net weight 124g) (Developer: Net weight 190g)
4K
(5% document)
AL-110TD 5
3 Drum cartridge Drum cartridge 18K AL-100DR 5
Humidity (RH)
85%
60%
20%
10˚C 30˚C 35˚C
Humidity (RH)
90%
60%
15%
–25˚C 30˚C 40˚C
Humidity (RH)
90%
20%
–5˚C 45˚C

AL-2040CS CONSUMABLE PARTS 3 - 2
3. Production control number (lot No.) identification
<Developing cartridge>
∗Destination
<Drum cartridge>
The label on the drum cartridge shows the date of production.
(SOCC production)
<JAPAN production>
*1: The production control label is not attached to the cartridge of
a China product.
Division No.
EX Destination A same pack G
B same pack H
Option Destination A P
BQ
Division No.
Ex production 1
Option 2
Same pack 3
Production month
Production day
Destination code
(Dealer, distributor, OEM, etc.)
Production place
(SOCC: Fixed to B.)
End digit of year
Version No.
Production month
Production day
Destination code
(Dealer, distributor, OEM, etc.)
Production place
(SOCC: Fixed to B.)
End digit of year
Version No.
X000119Ver.A 1
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.
Production control
label attachment position
Production control
label attachment position(*1)

AL-2040CS EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 1
[4] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES
1. Appearance
2. Internal
1 Document glass 2 Operation panel 3 Front cover
4 Paper tray 1 5 Paper tray 2 (AL-2040CS only) 6 Multi-bypass tray
7 Side cover 8 Side cover open button 9 Bypass tray paper guides
10 Paper output tray 11 Paper output tray extension 12 Power switch
13 Handle 14 Power cord
1 Front cover 2 Side cover 3 Fusing unit release lever
4 Transfer charger 5 Charger cleaner
LAN connector
(AL-2040CS only)
Interface
USB connector
Interface
SPF
Exit area
2
3
4
5
1
7
9
8
10
11
Original guide
Document feeder tray
Peep hole
Document
feeder cover
12
13
14
6
TD cartridge Drum cartridge
3
4
5
2
1

AL-2040CS EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 2
3. Operation panel
*1: Drum cartridge replacement
The useful life of the drum cartridge is approximately 18,000
copies*. When the internal counter reaches approximately
17,000 copies, the drum replacement required ( ) indicator
will light up indicating that replacement of the drum cartridge
will be needed soon. For more information on purchasing the
drum cartridge, please refer to the Operation Manual. When
the indicator begins to blink, the unit will stop operating until
the cartridge is replaced. Replace the drum cartridge at this
time.
*: Based on copying onto letter size paper at 5% toned area.
*2: TD cartridge replacement
The TD cartridge replacement required ( ) indicator will light
up when toner is needed. For more information on purchasing
the TD cartridge. If copying is continued while the indicator is
lit, copies will gradually become lighter until the unit stops and
the indicator begins blinking.
*3: Indicators on the operation panel
The ONLINE indicator and the start ( ) indicator indicate the
state of the printer or scanner.
Start indicator
1Original to copy key and indicators (AL-2040CS only) 2Exposure mode selector key and indicators
Use to sequentially select the exposure modes: AUTO,
MANUAL or PHOTO.
Selected mode is shown by a lit indicator.
Two-sided copies from one-sided originals.
Turn on Long Edge or Turn on Short Edge
can be selected.
3Light and dark keys and 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.
4Alarm indicators
Drum replacement required indicator *1
Misfeed indicator
TD cartridge replacement required indicator *2
5SPF indicator 6SPF misfeed indicator
7Copy ratio selector key and indicators
Use to sequentially select preset reduction/enlargement copy
ratios.
Selected copy ratio is shown by a lit indicator.
8Copy ratio display (%) key
• Use to verify a zoom setting without changing the zoom ratio.
• Use to check the number of originals that must be returned to
the document feeder tray if an original misfeed occurs while
using the SPF.
9Display
Displays the specified copy quantity, zoom copy ratio, user
program code, and error code.
10 SCAN key and indicator (AL-2040CS only) *3, *4
11 ONLINE key and indicator
Lights up when the unit is used as a printer and scanner (AL-
2040CS only). *3
12 Start key and indicator
• Copying is possible when the indicator is on.
• Press to start copying
• Use to set a user program.
13 Power save indicator
Lights up when the unit is in a power save mode.
14 Tray select key
Use to select a paper feed station (paper tray 1, paper tray 2
(AL-2040CS only) or multi-bypass tray).
15 Paper feed location indicators
Light up to show the selected paper feed station.
16 ZOOM keys and indicator
Use to select any reduction or enlargement copy ratio from 25%
to 400% in 1% increments. (When the SPF is being used, the
zoom copy ratio range is 50% to 200%.)
17 Copy quantity keys
• Use to select the desired copy quantity (1 to 99).
• Use to make user program entries.
18 Clear key
• Press to clear the display, or press during a copy run to
terminate copying.
• Press and hold down during standby to display the total
number of copies made to date.
1234567 8910 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18
On: Indicates the unit is ready for copying or scanning is
being performed.
Blinking: The indicator blinks in the following situations:
• When a print job is interrupted.
• When reserving a copy job.
• When toner is being replenished during a copy or
print job.
Off: The indicator is off in the following situations:
• During copying or scanning.
• The unit is in the auto power shut-off mode.
• When a misfeed or error has occurred.
Power save indicator
Start indicator
ONLINE indicator
SCAN indicator

AL-2040CS EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 3
ONLINE indicator
The ONLINE key is pressed and on line and off line are
changed.
Power save indicator
SCAN indicator (AL-2040CS only)
*4: Using the SCAN key to begin scanning
Note:
• Scanning is not possible during a copy job.
• If the SCAN ( ) key is pressed during a print job, the scan
job will be stored.
• When scanning an original that has been placed in the SPF,
only one original can be placed unless you are using Sharp-
desk.
1) Press the SCAN ( ) key.
The unit enters scan mode.
2) Place the original you wish to scan on the document glass/
SPF.
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.
4) Press the start ( ) key.
Scanning will start and the scanned data will be transferred
to the application.
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)
On: Indicates the unit is in a power save mode.
Blinking: Indicates that the unit is initializing (when the side
cover is opened and closed or the power turned off
and on).
On: The SCAN ( ) 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.
Application
number Application launched
SC1 Sharpdesk (Full color) (if installed)
SC2 Sharpdesk (Monochrome) (if installed)
SC3 E-mail (your standard e-mail program in
the Windows OS you are using)
SC4 Fax (if a fax program is installed)
SC5 OCR (if an OCR program is installed)
SC6 Microsoft Word (if installed)

AL-2040CS EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 4
4. Motors and solenoids
3
9
2
8
4
1
5
7
10
6
No. Part name Control signal Function / Operation
1 Main motor MM Drives the copier.
2 Scanner motor MRMT Drives the optical mirror base (scanner unit).
3 Toner motor TM Supplies toner.
4 Cooling fan motor VFM Cools the optical, fusing section.
5 Resist roller solenoid RRS Resist roller rotation control solenoid
6 Paper feed solenoid CPFS1 Cassette Paper feed solenoid 1
7 Multi paper feed solenoid MPFS Multi manual pages feed solenoid
8 SPF motor SPFM Drives the single pass feeder
9 Duplex motor DMT Devices the duplex paper transport section
10 Paper feed solenoid CPFS2 Cassette Paper feed solenoid 2

AL-2040CS EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 5
5. Sensors and switches
12
8
9
3
4
10
5
11
6
7
No. Name Signal Type Function Output
1 Scanner unit home position
sensor
MHPS Transmission sensor Scanner unit home position detection "H" at home position
2 POD sensor POD Transmission sensor Paper exit detection "H" at paper pass
3 PPD2 sensor PPD2 Transmission sensor Paper transport detection 2 "L" at paper pass
4 Cassette detection switch CED1 Micro-switch Cassette installation detection "H" at cassette insertion
5 PPD1 sensor PPD1 Transmission sensor Paper transport detection 1 "L" at paper pass
6 Door switch DSW Micro-switch Door open/close detection
(safety switch for 24V)
1 or 0V of 24V at door open
7 Drum reset switch DRST Micro-switch New drum detection switch Instantaneously "H" at
insertion of new drum
8 SPF sensor SPID/
SD SW
Transmission sensor Paper entry detection
Cover open/close detection
"L" at paper pass
9 SPPD sensor SPPD Transmission sensor Paper transport detection "L" at paper pass
10 2nd cassette DSW Micro-switch 2nd cassette door open detection 1 or 0V of 5V at door open
11 PPD3 sensor PPD3 Transmission sensor Paper transport detection 3 "L" at paper pass

AL-2040CS EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 6
6. PWB unit
2
4
5
8
3
6
7
9
10
1
No. Name Function
1 Exposure lamp invertor PWB Exposure lamp (CCFL) control
2 Main PWB (MCU) Copier control
3 Operation PWB Operation input/display
4 High voltage PWB High voltage control
5 CCD sensor PWB For image scanning
6 LSU motor PWB For polygon motor drive
7 TCS PWB For toner sensor control
8 LSU PWB For laser control
9 NIC PWB Network print control (AL-2040CS only)
10 Power PWB AC power input, DC voltage control

AL-2040CS EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 7
7. Cross sectional view
3
4
5
8
9
10
11
6
7
12
13
14
1
2
15 16
17
18
No. Part name Function and operation
1 Scanner unit Illuminates the original with the copy lamp and passes the reflected light to the lens unit(CCD).
2 Exposure lamp Exposure lamp (CCFL) Illuminates original
3 LSU (Laser unit) Converts the original image signal into laser beams and writes onto the drum.
4 Paper exit roller Roller for paper exit
5 Main charger Provides negative charges evenly to the drum surface.
6 Heat roller Fuses toner on the paper. (Teflon roller)
7 Pressure roller Fuses toner on the paper. (Silicon rubber roller)
8 Drum Forms images.
9 Transfer unit Transfers images onto the drum.
10 Pickup roller Picks up the manual feed paper. (In multi feed only)
11 Manual paper feed tray Tray for manual feed paper
12 Manual paper feed roller Transport the paper from the manual paper feed port.
13 PS roller unit Takes synchronization between the lead edge and the rear edge of the paper.
14 Paper feed roller Picks up a sheet of paper from the cassette.
15 Pickup roller Picks up documents.
16 Separation roller Separates documents to feed properly.
17 PS roller Feeds documents to the scanning section.
18 Paper exit roller Discharges documents.

AL-2040CS UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 1
[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
1. Copier installation
Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the fol-
lowing 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 malfunc-
tions.
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
• exposed to direct sunlight
• poorly ventilated
• subject to extreme temperature or humidity changes, e.g., near
an air conditioner or heater.
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 servic-
ing and proper ventilation.
2. Cautions on handling
Be careful in handling the copier as follows to maintain the perfor-
mance 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.
Doing so will damage the surface (green portion) of the drum car-
tridge, causing poor print quality.
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.
3. Checking packed components and
accessories
Open the carton and check if the following components and acces-
sories are included.
8" (20cm)
8" (20cm)
4"
(10cm) 4" (10cm)
Operation manual
Software CD-ROM
TD cartridge
Drum cartridge
(installed in unit)

AL-2040CS UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 2
4. Unpacking
Be sure to hold the handles on both sides of the unit to unpack the
unit and carry it to the installation location.
5. Removing protective packing
materials
1) Remove all pieces of tape shown in the illustration below.
Then open the SPF and remove protective materials. After
that, take out the bag containing the TD cartridge.
2) Release the scan head locking switch.
The scan head locking switch is under the document glass.
If the switch is locked ( ), the unit will not operate. Unlock the
switch ( ) as shown below.
To lock the scan head locking switch, hold up the catch in illus-
tration (A) and turn the center knob counter-clockwise 90
degrees until you hear a click.
6. Installing the TD cartridge
1) Open the multi-bypass tray, and then open the side cover.
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.
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 horizon-
tally four or five times. Hold the tab of the protective cover and
pull the tab to your side to remove the cover.
5) Gently insert the TD cartridge until it locks in place while push-
ing the lock release button.
6) Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the
round projections near the side cover open button.
Caution: 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.
AL-2030
AL-2040CS
(A)
Lock Unlock
Grasp here and turn in
the direction of the arrow.
CAUTION ta
p
e
Protective pins
4 or 5 times
Lock release button

AL-2040CS UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 3
7. Loading paper
1) Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out
until it stops.
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). 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.
5) Fan the 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.
6) Gently push the paper tray back into the unit.
8. Power to copier
Ensure that the power switch of the unit is in the OFF position.
Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest outlet. Turn
the power switch on the left side of the unit to the "ON" position.
The start ( ) 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.
9. Software
The CD-ROM that accompanies the machine contains the follow-
ing software:
Printer driver (AL-2030)
The printer driver enables you to use the printer function of the
machine.
The printer driver includes the Print Status Window. This is a utility
that monitors the machine and informs you of the printing status,
the name of the document currently being printed, and error mes-
sages.
Please note that the printing over a network connection is not pos-
sible.
MFP driver (AL-2040CS)
Printer driver
The printer driver enables you to use the printer function of the
machine.
The printer driver includes the Print Status Window. This is a utility
that monitors the machine and informs you of the printing status,
the name of the document currently being printed, and error mes-
sages.
Please note that the Print Status Window does not operate when
the machine is used as a network printer.
Scanner driver*
The scanner driver allows you to use the scanning function of the
machine with TWAIN-compliant and WIA-compliant applications.
Sharpdesk* (AL-2040CS)
Sharpdesk is an integrated software environment that makes it
easy to manage documents and image files, and launch applica-
tions.
Button Manager* (AL-2040CS)
Button Manager allows you to use the scanner menus on the
machine to scan a document.
*: The scanning feature can only be used with computers that are
connected to the machine by a USB cable. If you are connected
to the machine by a LAN connection, only the printer function
can be used.
Before installation
Hardware and software requirements
Check the following hardware and software requirements in order
to install the software.
Pressure plate lock
Paper guide (B) Paper guide (A)
Computer
type
IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped
with a USB 2.0/1.1*1or 10Base-T LAN interface
Operating
system*2*3
Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000
Professional*4, Windows XP Professional*4,
Windows XP Home Edition*4
Display 800 x 600 dots (SVGA) display with 256 colors
(or better)
Hard disk
free space
150 MB or more
Other
hardware
requirements
An environment on which any of the operating
systems listed above can fully operate