Sharp AL-1216 User manual

DIGITAL LASER COPIER
OPERATION MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
SETTING UP THE UNIT
LOADING PAPER
MAKING COPIES
SPECIAL FUNCTION
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
THE UNIT
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
(AL-12PK) 40
AL-1225
AL-1216
AL-1216
AL-1225
MODEL
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APPENDIX

CAUTION
VORSICHT
ADVARSEL
ADVERSEL
VARNING
VARO!
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND
SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERERÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER
UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGA UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES OG SIKKERHEDSLÅS BRYTES.
UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAR ÄR
URKOPPLADE. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ
LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
Laserstrahl
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
VAROITUS!
LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN
MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ
KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA
TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA
KÄYTTÄJÄN
TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1
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NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE
LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
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OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ
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BRUKSANVISNING
SPECIFICERATS, KAN
ANVÄNDAREN UTSÄTTAS FÖR
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING,
SOM ÖVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN
FÖR LASERKLASS 1.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 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.

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CAUTIONS
Cautions on using
Follow the cautions below when using this unit.
Warning:
•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.
•Do not switch the unit rapidly on and off. After turning the unit off, wait 10 to 15
seconds before turning it back on.
•Unit power must be turned off before installing any supplies.
Caution:
•Place the unit on a firm, level surface.
•Do not install the unit in a humid or dusty location.
•When the unit is not used for a long time, for example for consecutive holidays,
turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet.
•When moving the unit, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power
cord from the outlet.
•Do not cover the unit with a dust cover, cloth or plastic film while the power is on.
Doing so may prevent heat radiation, damaging the unit.
•Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
•The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
Important points when selecting an installation site
Do not install your unit 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.
Be sure to allow the required space around the
machine for servicing and proper ventilation. 20cm (8")
10cm
(4")
10cm
(4")

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Cautions on handling
Be careful in handling the unit as follows to maintain the performance of this unit.
Do not drop the unit, 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 cartridge, causing
smudges on copies.
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, smudges on copies may result.
Do not touch the surface (green portion) of the drum cartridge.
• Doing so will damage the surface of the cartridge, causing smudges on copies.
Cautions on laser
Trademark acknowledgements
• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and
other countries.
• IBM and PC/AT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
• All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
Wave length 770 nm –795 nm
Pulse times 11.82 µs / 7 mm
Output power 0.17 mW ± 0.01 mW
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, SHARP has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy
efficiency.

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1INTRODUCTION
USING THE MANUAL ................... 4
PART NAMES ...............................5
OPERATION PANEL..................... 6
2SETTING UP THE UNIT
SETUP PROCEDURE................... 7
CHECKING PACKED
COMPONENTS AND
ACCESSORIES............................. 8
PREPARING THE UNIT FOR
INSTALLATION ............................. 8
INSTALLING THE TD
CARTRIDGE................................ 10
CONNECTING THE POWER
CORD .......................................... 12
3LOADING PAPER
PAPER......................................... 14
LOADING THE PAPER TRAY..... 15
BYPASS FEED
(including special paper).............. 17
4MAKING COPIES
COPY FLOW ............................... 19
ORIGINAL PLACEMENT............. 20
SET THE COPY QUANTITY ....... 22
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/
PHOTO COPYING ...................... 22
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/
ZOOM.......................................... 24
5SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL
FUNCTIONS................................ 26
TONER SAVE MODE..................26
USER PROGRAMS..................... 27
DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF
COPIES ....................................... 28
6MAINTENANCE
TD CARTRIDGE
REPLACEMENT ..........................29
DRUM CARTRIDGE
REPLACEMENT ..........................30
CLEANING THE UNIT .................31
7 TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT
TROUBLESHOOTING.................33
STATUS INDICATORS................34
MISFEED REMOVAL ..................35
8 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (AL-12PK)
SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP
PERSONAL MFP SERIES...........40
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
REQUIREMENTS ........................41
BEFORE INSTALLATION............41
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ..43
INDICATORS ON THE
OPERATION PANEL ...................53
USING THE PRINTER MODE.....54
USING THE SCANNER MODE ...56
HOW TO USE THE ONLINE
MANUAL ......................................64
USING OTHER INSTALLED
DRIVERS .....................................66
CONNECTING THE INTERFACE
CABLE .........................................67
9APPENDIX
SPECIFICATIONS .......................69
ABOUT SUPPLIES AND
OPTIONS.....................................71
MOVING AND STORING THE
UNIT.............................................71
INDEX ..........................................73
SOFTWARE LICENSE ................76
CONTENTS

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This chapter provides basic information for using the unit.
USING THE MANUAL
The operation manual contains explanations of how to operate the unit, important
considerations, and maintenance procedures. To get the most out of the unit, please
read the operation manual. Please keep the operation manuals in a suitable location
that will allow for convenient future reference.
Conventions used in this manual
This operation manual explains the operation of the AL-1216 and AL-1225 models.
In cases where the operation is the same, the AL-1225 is used. The differences
between the AL-1216 and the AL-1225 are shown below.
•This operation manual refers to the Single Pass Feeder as the "SPF".
•In this manual, the following icons are used to provide the user with information
pertinent to the use of the unit.
When references are made to paper sizes and weights, the inch series values are
quoted in brackets.
For example:
Page 14 ....................56g/m2to 80g/m2(15 lbs. to 21 lbs.)
A4 (8-1/2" x 11")
Warns the user that injury may result if the contents of the warning
are not properly followed.
Cautions the user that damage to the unit or one of its components
may result if the contents of the caution are not properly followed.
Notes provide information relevant to the unit regarding
specifications, functions, performance, operation and such, that
may be useful to the user.
Indicates a letter displayed in the display.
AB series (metric) and inch series reference
:Standard functions and equipment
:Optional functions and equipment
AL-1216
Copier
Printer *
(AL-12PK)
AL-1225
Copier
Scanner *
(AL-12PK)
* Can be used when the optional Printer/Scanner Expansion Kit (AL-12PK) is installed.
SPF
Printer *
(AL-12PK)
Scanner *
(AL-12PK)
1INTRODUCTION

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PART NAMES
TD cartridge Drum cartridge
SPF Original cover
Original
exit area
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Single bypass
Multi-bypass
tray
SPF scan
area
Original guide
Original feeder tray
Feeding
roller cover
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TD cartridge Drum cartridge
SPF Original cover
Original
exit area
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3
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1
5
7
68
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10
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Single bypass
Multi-bypass
tray
SPF scan
area
Original guide
Original feeder tray
Feeding
roller cover
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3
12
Original table
Operation panel
Front cover
Paper tray
Side cover
Side cover open button
Bypass paper guides
Paper output tray
Paper output tray extension
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Power switch
Handle
Power cord socket
Fusing unit release lever
Transfer charger
Charger cleaner
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OPERATION PANEL
Inch system
Exposure mode selector key and
indicators
Use to sequentially select the exposure
modes: AUTO, MANUAL or PHOTO.
Selected mode is shown by a lit
indicator. (p.22)
Light and dark keys and indicators
Use to adjust the MANUAL or PHOTO
exposure level. Selected exposure level is
shown by a lit indicator. (p.22) Use to start
and terminate user program setting. (p.27)
Alarm indicators
Drum replacement required
indicator (p.30)
Misfeed indicator (p.35)
TD cartridge replacement
required indicator (p.29)
SPF indicator (p.21)
(AL-1225)
SPF misfeed indicator (p.38)
(AL-1225)
Copy ratio selector key and
indicators
Use to sequentially select preset
reduction/enlargement copy ratios.
Selected copy ratio is shown by a lit
indicator. (p.24)
Copy ratio display (%) key (p.24)
Display
Displays the specified copy quantity,
zoom copy ratio, user program code,
and error code.
SCANNER key and indicator
(p.53, p.56)
Used when the Printer/Scanner
Expansion Kit (AL-12PK) is installed.
ON LINE key and indicator (p.53)
Used when the Printer/Scanner
Expansion Kit (AL-12PK) is installed.
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Power save indicator
Lights up when the unit is in a power
save mode. (p.26, p.27)
Paper feed location indicators
Light up to show the selected paper
feed station.
Tray select key (AL-1225)
Use to select a paper feed station
(paper tray or multi-bypass tray). (p.53)
Zoom keys and indicator
Use to select any reduction or
enlargement copy ratio from 25% to
400% in 1% increments. (p.51)
Copy quantity keys
•Use to select the desired copy
quantity (1 to 99). (p.22)
•Use to make user program entries.
(p.27)
Clear key
•Press to clear the display, or press
during a copy run to terminate
copying. (p.22)
•Press and hold down during standby
to display the total number of copies
made to date. (p.28)
Start key and indicator
•Copying is possible when the
indicator is on.
•Press to start copying
•Use to set a user program. (p.27)
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Follow the installation procedure below to use the unit properly.
SETUP PROCEDURE
When using the unit for the first time, setup the unit following the procedure shown
below.
*1The multi-bypass tray is only included with the AL-1225.
If the unit does not function properly during setup or use, or if a function
cannot be used, see "TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT" (p.33).
1 Open the package, and make sure that all the accessories are
supplied with the unit. (p.8)
2 Remove the protective materials. (p.9)
3 Install the TD cartridge. (p.10)
4 Load the paper in the paper tray (p.15) or the multi-bypass
tray*
1
. (p.17)
5 Connect the power cord and t urn on the unit. (p.12)
6 Now, you can copy your document. (p.19)
2SETTING UP THE UNIT

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CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND
ACCESSORIES
Open the carton and check if the following components and accessories are
included.
If anything is not included or is damaged, contact your authorised service
representative.
PREPARING THE UNIT FOR INSTALLATION
1Be sure to hold the handles on
both sides of the unit to unpack
the unit and carry it to the
installation location.
Drum cartridge
(installed in unit)
Operation manual
Power cord
TD cartridge