Sharp AL-1640 - B/W Laser - Copier User manual

CODE: 00ZAL1670/A1E
DIGITAL COPIER
AL-1640
AL-1650
MODEL AL-1670
[ 1 ] INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1
[ 2 ] DIFFERENT POINTS FROM THE AL-1600 SERIES . . . . 1 - 1
[ 3 ] SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1
[ 4 ] LIMITATIONS OF ELECTRICAL SORT <AL-1670 ONLY> . . 4 - 1
[ 5 ] 2 IN 1/4 IN 1 COPY REDUCTION RATIO <AL-1670 ONLY> . . 4 - 1
[ 6 ] SIMULATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 1
[ 7 ] TROUBLE CODE LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 1
[ 8 ] INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 1
[ 9 ] SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 1
[10] CONFIGURATION REPORT AND TEST PAGE . . . . . . 9 - 2
[11] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 1
[12] FLASH ROM VERSION UP PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . 12 - 1
CONTENTS
Parts marked with “ ” are important for maintaining the safety of the set. Be sure to replace these parts with specified
ones for maintaining the safety and performance of the set.
SHARP CORPORATION
This document has been published to be used
for after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.
AL-1670

Warning!
This product is a class A product.
If it is operated in households, offices or similar surroundings, it can produce
radio interferences at other appliances, so that the user has to take adequate
countermeasures.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
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CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
Disconnect the AC cord before servicing the unit.
AL-1670

[1] INTRODCUTION
This machine is an upgrade model of the digital copier, AL-1610.
Therefore this Service Manual describes only the different points from the AL-1600/1610 and the AL-1620/1621 and some supplementary items. For
the items which are not described in this Service Manual, refer to the Service Manual and the Parts Guide of the AL/1600/1610 and the AL-1620/1621.
[2] DIFFERENT POINTS FROM THE AL-1600 SERIES
For details of specifications, refer to the basic specifications later.
AL-1600 AL-1610 AL-1620 AL-1621 AL-1640 AL-1650 AL-1670
Copy speed 16sheets/min 16sheets/min 16sheets/min 16sheets/min 16sheets/min 16sheets/min 16sheets/min
Paper feed tray 1step + MB 1step + MB 1step + MB 2step + MB 1step + MB 2step + MB 2step + MB
Duplex print Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
Shifter (Offset
paper exit) Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Standard provision
Page memory None
Standard
provision
(10MB)
Standard
provision
(10MB)
Standard
provision
(10MB)
Standard
provision
(10MB)
Standard
provision
(10MB)
Standard
provision (E-
Sort PWB)
Scan one
Print multi No Standard provision ∗1
Standard
provision ∗1
Standard
provision ∗1
Standard
provision ∗1
Standard
provision ∗1
Standard
provision
Original
detection
(Platen)
No No No No No No No
Electric Sort No No No No No No Standard
provision
SPF No No Standard
provision
Standard
provision No Standard provision
Standard
provision
APS No No Available ∗2 Available ∗2 Available ∗3 Available ∗2 Available ∗2
AMS No No Available ∗2 Available ∗2 Available ∗3 Available ∗2 Available ∗2
Independent
Zooming No No Available Available Available Available Available
1 set 2 copy No No Available Available Available Available Available
Black-white
reversion No No Available Available Available Available Available
Auto tray
switching No No No Available No Available Available
LCD Display No No No No Standard
provision
Standard
provision
Standard
provision
Printer
Function
(PCL6)
No No No No Standard
provision
Standard
provision
Standard
provision
Printer
function (PS2) No No No No No No No
∗1 Paper exit style: Group only, sort not available.
∗2 APS/AMS: The document size input is required when reading the OC, only when reading the SPF.
∗3 APS/AMS: The document size input is required.
∗4 AL-1620/1640: APS default OFF
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[3] SPECIFICATIONS
1. Copy mode
A. Type
Type Desk-top
B. Copy speed
(1) Basic speed
16 sheets/min
Scan One Print Multi Available
Condition: Copy speed in the normal copy from all the paper feed
ports including the manual paper feed port.
(2) Continuous copy speed (Sheets/min)
Paper size Normal Enlargement
(200%)
Reduction
(50%)
11" ×17" 9 9 9
8.5" ×14" 10 10 10
8.5" ×13" 10 10 10
8.5" ×11" 16 16 14
8.5" ×11R" 12 12 12
8.5" ×5.5" 16 16 16
C. First copy time
First copy time 7.2 sec (11" ×8.5", 1st cassette, with OC)
D. Document
Max. document size 11" ×17"
Document reference
position Left side center
Detection (Platen) None
Detection size (SPF) 11" ×17", 8.5" ×14", 8.5" ×11",
8.5" ×11"R, 8.5" ×5.5"
(1) SPF
Standard/Option Standard provision for AL-1650/1670
Not available for AL-1640
Document load
capacity
30 sheets (56 ∼90 g/m215 ∼23.9 lbs
equivalent)
Document size
(Max. ∼Min.) 11" ×17" ∼8.5" ×5.5"
Document
replacement speed 16 sheets/min (11" ×8.5" normal copy)
Document set/Paper
feed direction
Face up, Center reference, Paper feed
from the top
Document weight 56 ∼90 g/m2, 15 ∼23.9 lbs
Document size
detection On the document feed tray
Document mixture Not Available
E. Paper feed
Copy size (Max.
∼Min.) Cassette: 11" ×17" ∼8.5" ×5.5"
Paper feed
system
AL-1640 1 cassette + Multi bypass
tray
AL-1650/1670 2 cassette + Multi bypass
tray
Paper feed
capacity
(50 ∼80 g/m2
equivalent)
AL-1640 250 ×1 (cassette) + 100
(Multi bypass tray)
AL-1650/1670 250 ×2 (cassette) + 100
(Multi bypass tray)
Remaining
quantity detection
Cassette Empty detection available
Manual tray Empty detection available
(1) Paper tray section
Paper feed size 11" ×17", 8.5" ×14", 8.5" ×11", 8.5" ×
11"R, 8.5" ×5.5"
Side front Front
Paper feed
capacity
250 sheets (56 ∼80 g/m215 ∼21 lbs
equivalent)
Detection Paper empty detection available, size
detection (by key input)
Weight 56 ∼80 g/m215 ∼21 lbs
Special paper Recycled paper
∗For 8.5" ×5.5", tray 1 only.
(2) Manual paper feed section
Paper feed size 11" ×17" ∼8.5" ×5.5"
Paper feed capacity 100 sheets
Detection Size detection not available, paper empty
detection available
Weight 56 ∼128 g/m215 ∼34 lbs
Special paper Recycled paper, OHP film, labels
Paper feed Single except for recycled paper
(3) Optional paper feed unit
1-step paper feed unit 2-step paper feed unit
Standard/Option Not available Not available
F. Multi copy
Max. number of multi copy 99 sheets
G. Warmup time
Warmup time Approx. 35 sec (Condition: Standard condition)
Pre-heat Available
H. Copy magnification ratio
Fixed magnification ratio 50, 64, 77, 95, 100, 121,
129, 141, 200%
Zooming 50 ∼200%
I. Print density
Density mode Auto/Manual/Photo
No. of manual adjustment 5 steps (Manual/Photo)
Toner save mode Set by the user program
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J. Void width
Void area
Lead edge 1 ∼4 mm, rear edge 4 mm or less,
both side 4 mm or less
When using SPF: 6 mm or less
Image loss Max. 5/32" (4 mm) (leading and trailing edges)
Max. 5/32" (4 mm) (along other edges in total)
K. Auto duplex
Standard/Option Not installable
L. Paper exit/finishing
Paper exit section
capacity Face down 250 sheets
Job separator Not available
Full detection Not available
Finishing
Electronic sort board: Standard
provision for AL-1670
Not available for AL-1640/1650
Offset function Available for AL-1670
Not available for AL-1640/1650
Staple function Not available
M. Additional functions
AL-1640/
1650 AL-1670
APS
AMS
Duplex
Document count
Sorter By E-Sort
Independent zooming
1 set 2 copy
Binding margin
Edge erase
Black-white reversion
2 in 1, 4 in 1
Rotation copy
Memory copy
Pre-heat function Condition set by
the user program
Auto power shut off Condition set by
the user program
Auto tray switching Not available for
AL-1640
Message display Printer condition
only
User program
Total counter
: Available : Not available
N. Machine composition
(1) Supply parts
Part name
Toner/developer cartridge AL-160-TD-B
Drum cartridge AL-160-DR
O. Other specifications
Photoconductor type OPC (Organic Photo Conductor)
Photoconductor drum dia. 30 mm
Copy lamp Xenon lamp
Developing system Dry 2-component magnetic brush
development
Charging system Saw teeth charging
Transfer system (+) DC corotoron
Separation system (–) DC corotoron
Fusing system Heat roller
Cleaning system Contact blade
P. Package form
Body Body/Accessories
Q. External view
External dimensions
(W ×D ×H)
AL-1640 590 ×526 ×566 mm
AL-1650/
1670 590 ×526 ×654 mm
Occupying area (W ×D) 590 ×526 mm (When the manual
tray is installed.)
Weight
AL-1640 Approx. 37 kg
AL-1650/
1670 Approx. 42 kg
R. Power source
Voltage AC120 V ±15%
Frequency 60 Hz
S. Power consumption
Max. power consumption About 1.5 KWh
∗Energy Star standard (The second level conformity)
Pre-heat About 60 Wh
Auto power shut off About 4.8 Wh
T. Noise
Noise BA standard
U. Digital performance
Resolution Reading 400 dpi
Writing 600 dpi
Gradation Reading 256 gradations
Writing Binary
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2. Printer mode
A. Basic specifications
Item Contents
Print speed 16 PPM
Resolution 600 dpi, 300 dpi (1,200 dpi equivalent by
smoothing)
Toner save Available
Duplex print Available (Only in the model with duplex
function)
Paper feed tray Multi bypass tray
Tray 1, Tray 2
Paper size Multi bypass tray
A3, B4, A4R, B5R,
A5R, 11" ×17", 8.5"
×14", 8.5" ×11"R,
8.5" ×5.5"R, 8.5" ×
13", 8.3" ×13", 7.25"
×10.5"R, DL, C5,
COM10
Paper size Tray 1 ∼2∗
11" ×17", 8.5" ×14",
8.5" ×11", 8.5" ×
11"R, 8.5" ×5.5" ∗2,
8.5" ×13"
Paper exit Face down system
Shifter Available (only AL-1670)
Page description
language (standard)
PCL6 emulation
PCL5e emulation
Dot emulation None
Page protection
function Not Available
Interface IEEE1284 port Compatibility mode
Nibble mode
Interface cable
Use IEEE1284 conforming parallel cable.
(shielded and grounded)
Max. length Within 3.0 m
Emulation select Auto
Plug and play Conforming (only with Windows 95/98)
Printer driver
Microsoft Windows 3.1 Available
Microsoft Windows 95 Available
Microsoft Windows 98 Available
Microsoft Windows
NT4.0 Available
Built-in fonts Outline 45 fonts (PCL6 compatible)
Screen font Outline 31 fonts (PCL6 compatible) for
Windows
Memory Standard
Conforming PC IBM PC-AT compatible
∗: Only AL-1650/1670
∗2: Tray 1 only
B. Printer driver specifications
(1) System
OS PCL
IBM PC/AT
Microsoft Windows 3.1 Available
Microsoft Windows 95 Available
Microsoft Windows 98 Available
Microsoft Windows NT4.0 Available
(2) Kinds of printer drivers
Printer driver name Name on PC screen
PCL5e for Windows 3.1/95/98 SHARP AL-1600
Series PCL5e
PCL5e for Windows NT4.0
PCL6 for Windows 95/98 SHARP AL-1600
Series PCL6
PCL6 (PCL XL) for Windows NT4.0
(3) Set content
Item PCL6 PCL5e
Copies 1 to 999
Orientation Portrait, Landscape
Document Style 1-Sided
Paper Source Auto, Tray 1, Tray 2, Bypass Tray
Paper Size
A3 (297 ×420 mm), B4 (257 ×364
mm), A4 (210 ×297 mm), A5 (148
×210 mm), B5 (182 ×257 mm),
Ledger (11" ×17"), Letter (8.5" ×
11"), Legal (8.5" ×14"), Executive
(7.25" ×10.5"), Folio (8.3" ×13"),
Invoice (5.5" ×8.5"), Foolscap
(8.5" ×13"), DL, C5, COM10,
Custom Paper
N-Up Printing 1-Up, 2-Up, 4-Up
Border On, Off
Fit to Page On, Off
Toner Save Mode On, Off
Smoothing On, Off
Resolution Settings 600 dpi, 300 dpi
Graphics Mode HP-GL/2 (Vector), Raster
Half Tone Photo Images, Line Art, Scanned
Images
Font Source Resident Fonts, Download Fonts
True Type Mode
Download as True Type,
Download as bitmap font, Print as
graphics
Input Tray One Tray, Two Trays
Installed RAM 8MB
Set
content of
custom
paper
Unit 0.01", 0.1 mm
Width
1000 to 2969
(In the case of 0.1 mm)
394 to 1169 (In the case of 0.01")
Length
1480 to 4318
(In the case of 0.1 mm)
583 to 1700 (In the case of 0.01")
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Item PCL6 PCL5e
Set
content of
water
mark
Position
Depends on the paper size.
MAX Short –5.84" ∼5.84"
Long –8.5" ∼8.5"
Size 6 ∼900
Angle ±90˚
Text
TOP SECRET
CONFIDENTIAL
DRAFT
ORIGINAL
COPY
Edit Fonts Refer to the following Font List.
Edit Density 0 ∼255
Transparent Text Yes, No
On First Page Only Yes, No
As Outline Only Yes, No (Only when Transparent
Text is OFF.)
(4) Dispaly
a. LCD message
Status LCD display Content
Online Online
AUTO Auto select to
emulation
PCL PCL
HEX HEX
Error
Data Loss
Error Press ENTER
Memory Full Press ENTER
Out of paper
Tray 1 <Paper Size> When the paper feed
tray is selected to
other than AUTO.
Tray 2 <Paper Size>
Bypass <Paper Size>
Tray <Paper Size> When the paper feed
tray is selected to
AUTO.
Check Panel
Toner empty
Drum replacement
Cover open
Service call error
Clear Paper
Path
Paper jam
Paper exit tray full
User
setting Main Menu
Copies Printing of the set
quantity is made.
Resolution Printing at the set
resolution is made.
Smoothing Smoothing function
setting.
Toner Save Toner save mode
setting
Paper Source Tray select
Paper Size Paper size select
Orientation Setting of print
direction
Emulation Emulation setting
Status LCD display Content
User
setting
Interface
Menu I/O Time Out
If data reception is
not completed within
the set time, it is
judged as a time out
error.
Test Printing
Menu
Configuration Page Configuration page is
printed.
PCL Font Page PCL6 Font page is
printed.
b. LED display
ON LINE light
Extinguished
Indicates that the printer is off-line
and data cannot be transferred or
printed. Make settings from the
operation panel in this mode. Note,
however, that you cannot make
settings if the “Data Remaining”
message is displayed.
Lit
Indicates that the printer is on-line
and data can be transferred and
printed.
DATA light
Extinguished Indicates that there is no data
being received or processed.
Lit Indicates that the printer is
receiving or processing print data.
Blinking
Indicates that there is print data
remaining in memory that has not
yet been printed.
c. Operation keys
LINE key
Changes between the on-line and off-line modes.
When the printer is on-line, it can receive data
from the computer with which it is connected.
When the printer is off-line, you can use
operation panel keys to make print settings.
Note, however, that you cannot make settings if
the "Data Remaining" message is displayed.
MENU key Used to show setting menus on the display in
sequence.∗
ITEM key Used to show the setting items of the selected
menu in sequence.∗
Left arrow key
Right arrow key Used to change the value of any item.∗
ENTER key Used to enter a new value.
∗Invalid when the printer is on-line.
(5) PC environment
Computer
Type
IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a
bi-directional parallel interface and CD-ROM drive
Operating
System
Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows
NT4.0
CPU
Windows 95/3.1 : 486SX or better
Windows 98 : 486DX/66MHz or better (Pentium or
better is recommended.)
Windows NT4.0 : 486/25MHz or better
RAM
Windows 95/3.1 : 8MB or more (12MB or more is
recommended.)
Windows 98 : 16MB or more (32MB or more is
recommended.)
Windows NT4.0 : 16MB or more
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(6) Paper handling specifications
a. Paper feed direction
1) Paper size and image transport direction
Paper Size Side set to the paper feed port
A3 Short side
B4 Short side
A4 Long side
A4R Short side
B5 Long side
B5R Short side
A5 Long side
A5R Short side
Ledger Short side
Legal Short side
Letter Long side
LetterR Short side
Invoice Long side
InvoiceR Short side
Foolscap Short side
Folio Short side
Executive Short side
COM-10 Short side
C5 Short side
DL Short side
For paper feed of the multi bypass tray, the short side must be set
to the paper fed port regardless of paper size for making print
data.
b. Paper feed port
Tray kind Bypass Tray Tray 1 Tray 2
Capacity 100 sheets 250 sheets 250 sheets
A3
B4
A4
A4R
B5
B5R
A5
A5R
Ledger
Legal
Letter
LetterR
Invoice
InvoiceR
Foolscap
Folio
Executive
COM-10
C5
DL
Custom
∗The number of trays supported depends on each model.
∗When printing with the multi bypass tray, the printer board cannot
recognize the set paper direction, and therefore it regards that the
short side of paper would be set (vertical transport direction) to
make data.
C. Tray selection
Paper handling is controlled on the copier side. The printer board
sends the Video I/F command to the digital copier according to the
computer direction of the tray.
(7) Print reference
This machine employs the center reference system.
Since the digital copier is not equipped with the paper size detection,
format is made not by the actual paper size but by the paper size
specified by the computer, and center distribution is made.
ABC...
ABC...
Side set to the
paper feed port = Long side Side set to the paper feed port = Short side
Transport direction Transport direction
Center reference line
ABCDEFGHIJKLMN
12345
abc
Origin
Actual paper size
Size specified by the host computer
Paper feed direction
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(8) Print Area
Paper
size ABCDEFGH
A3 7014 9920 6730 142 100 300 6814 0
B4 6070 8597 5786 142 100 300 5870 0
A4 4960 7014 4676 142 100 300 4760 0
B5 4298 6070 5770 142 100 300 4098 0
A5 3508 4960 3224 142 100 300 3308 0
Ledger 6600 10200 6300 150 100 300 6400 0
Legal 5100 8400 4800 150 100 300 4900 0
Letter 5100 6600 4800 150 100 300 4900 0
Invoice 3300 5100 3000 150 100 300 3100 0
Foolscap 5100 7800 4800 150 100 300 4900 0
Folio 4980 7800 4680 150 100 300 4780 0
Executive 4350 6300 4050 150 100 300 4150 0
COM-10 2474 5700 2174 150 100 300 2274 0
C5 3826 5408 3542 142 100 300 3626 0
DL 2598 5196 2314 142 100 300 2398 0
(Unit: Dots/600DPI)
PAPER
SIZE ABCDEFGH
A3 9920 7014 9684 118 100 300 9720 0
B4 8597 6070 8361 118 100 300 8397 0
A4 7014 4960 6778 118 100 300 6814 0
B5 6070 4298 5830 118 100 300 5870 0
A5 4960 3508 4720 118 100 300 4760 0
Ledger 8400 5100 8160 120 100 300 8200 0
Legal 8400 5100 8160 120 100 300 8200 0
Letter 6600 5100 6360 120 100 300 6400 0
Invoice 5100 3300 2860 120 100 300 4900 0
Foolscap 7800 5100 7560 120 100 300 7600 0
Folio 7800 4980 7560 120 100 300 7600 0
Executive 6300 4350 6060 120 100 300 6100 0
COM-10 5700 2474 3460 120 100 300 5500 0
C5 5408 3826 5172 118 100 300 5208 0
DL 5196 2598 4960 118 100 300 4996 0
(Unit: Dots/600DPI)
∗Top Margin
The set value is received from the digital copier and data are made
according to the set value.
∗Left margin
Since the paper size sensor is not set, the digital copier does not
know the size and direction of paper inserted. Therefore, the left
margin is set according to the paper size indicated by the print data
sent from the computer, and printing is made. If the computer does
not specify the paper size or in the case of custom size, the left
margin is set according to the default paper size.
D
EE
F
H
E
D
B
H
E
F
C
G
A
Physical
Page
Printable
Area
Logical
Page
HP/GL
Picture
Frame
D
EE
F
H
E
D
B
H
E
F
C
G
A
Physical
Page
Printable
Area
Logical
Page
HP/GL
Picture
Frame
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(9) Font
a. For PCL
TrueDoc Format 45 fonts
1 bitmap font
Font No. Font Name
0 Fixed Pitch 810 Courier Roman SWC
1 DutchTM 801 SWC
2 Dutch 801 Bold SWC
3 Dutch 801 Italic SWC
4 Dutch 801 Bold Italic SWC
5 Zapf Humanist 601 SWC
6 Zapf Humanist 601 Bold SWC
7 Zapf Humanist 601 Italic SWC
8 Zapf Humanist 601 Bold Italic SWC
9 Ribbon 131 SWC
10 Clarendon 701 Clarendon Condensed SWC
11 SwissTM 742 SWC
12 Swiss 742 Bold SWC
13 Swiss 742 Italic SWC
14 Swiss 742 Bold Italic SWC
15 Swiss 742 Condensed SWC
16 Swiss 742 Condensed Bold SWC
17 Swiss 742 Condensed Italic SWC
18 Swiss 742 Condensed Bold Italic SWC
19 Incised 901 SWC
20 Incised 901 Bold SWC
21 Incised 901 Italic SWC
22 Aldine 430 Original Garamond SWC
23 Aldine 430 Original Garamond Bold SWC
24 Aldine 430 Original Garamond Italic SWC
25 Aldine 430 Original Garamond Bold Italic SWC
26 Audrey Two SWC
27 Flareserif 821 SWC
28 Flareserif 821 Extra Bold SWC
29 Swiss 721 SWM
30 Swiss 721 Bold SWM
31 Swiss 721 Oblique SWM
32 Swiss 721 Bold Oblique SWM
33 Dutch 801 SWM
34 Dutch 801 Bold SWM
35 Dutch 801 Italic SWM
36 Dutch 801 Bold Italic SWM
37 Symbol SWA
38 Wingbats SWM
39 Fixed Pitch 810 Courier Bold SWC
40 Fixed Pitch 810 Courier Italic SWC
41 Fixed Pitch 810 Courier Bold Italic SWC
42 Fixed Pitch 850 Letter Gothic 12 pitch/text SWC
43 Fixed Pitch 850 Letter Gothic Bold 12 pitch/text SWC
44 Fixed Pitch 850 Letter Gothic Italic 12 pitch/text SWC
45 Line Printer
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[4] LIMITATIONS OF ELECTRICAL SORT <AL-1670 only>
Function Limitations,
No. of documents
to be read
When no page memory (SIMM) is additionally installed (16 MB), about 60 sheets
of standard documents can be read. (The number of documents to be read
varies depending on image patterns.) When two or more documents are read
and the image memory is full, the image data lamp lights up to stop the
operation.
<When the operation is stopped
with the memory full>
To copy the read data: Start key
To delete the read data: Clear
All key
No. of discharged
paper
In sort/group copy, if the number of discharged copy exceeds the following level,
the machine stops copying: 250 sheets (This function default is off)
Remove the discharged paper
and press the START key to
resume copying.
2 in 1/4 in 1 copy
When the reduction ratio of images exceeds 50%, the reduction ratio of 50% is
active, resulting in broken images. For each reduction ratio, refer to the table
below.
Even though rotation copy is canceled (by the user program), rotation copy may
be made according to necessity.
Unable to combine with the binding margin copy function.
Unable to combine with the edge erase copy function.
Binding margin copy Unable to combine with 2 in 1/4 in 1 copy.
Unable to change the binding position and the binding margin.
Edge erase copy Unable to combine with 2 in 1/4 in 1 copy.
[5] 2 IN 1/4 IN 1 COPY REDUCTION RATIO <AL-1670 only>
When 2 in 1/4 in 1 copy is selected, each image is reduced in the following reduction ratio.
1. 2 in 1 copy
Paper size
11 ×17 8.5 ×14 8.5 ×11 8.5 ×11R 8.5 ×5.5
Document size
11 ×17
61% (11 ×17 →
8.5 ×11)
With rotation
50% (11 ×17 →
8.5 ×5.5)
With rotation
50% (11 ×17 →
8.5 ×5.5)
Without rotation
50% (11 ×17 →
8.5 ×5.5)
With rotation
50% Blinking
Without rotation
8.5 ×14
74% (8.5 ×14 →
8.5 ×11)
With rotation
58% (8.5 ×14 →
8.5 ×5.5)
With rotation
58% (8.5 ×14 →
8.5 ×5.5)
Without rotation
58% (8.5 ×14 →
8.5 ×5.5)
With rotation
50% Blinking
Without rotation
8.5 ×11
97% (8.5 ×11 →
8.5 ×11)
Without rotation
61% (8.5 ×11 →
8.5 ×5.5)
Without rotation
61% (8.5 ×11 →
8.5 ×5.5)
With rotation
61% (8.5 ×11 →
8.5 ×5.5)
Without rotation
50% (8.5 ×11 →
4.25 ×5.5)
With rotation
8.5 ×11R
97% (8.5 ×11 →
8.5 ×11)
With rotation
61% (8.5 ×11 →
8.5 ×5.5)
With rotation
61% (8.5 ×11 →
8.5 ×5.5)
Without rotation
61% (8.5 ×11 →
8.5 ×5.5)
With rotation
50% (8.5 ×11 →
4.25 ×5.5)
Without rotation
8.5 ×5.5
126% (8.5 ×5.5 →
8.5 ×11)
Without rotation
97% (8.5 ×5.5 →
8.5 ×5.5)
Without rotation
97% (8.5 ×5.5 →
8.5 ×5.5)
With rotation
97% (8.5 ×5.5 →
8.5 ×5.5)
Without rotation
61% (8.5 ×5.5 →
4.25 ×5.5)
With rotation
2. 4 in 1 copy
Paper size
11 ×17 8.5 ×14 8.5 ×11 8.5 ×11R 8.5 ×5.5
Document size
11 ×17
50% (11 ×17 →
8.5 ×5.5)
Without rotation
50% Blinking
Without rotation
50% Blinking
With rotation
50% Blinking
Without rotation
50% Blinking
With rotation
8.5 ×14
58% (8.5 ×14 →
8.5 ×5.5)
Without rotation
50% (8.5 ×14 →
7 ×4.25)
Without rotation
50% Blinking
With rotation
50% Blinking
Without rotation
50% Blinking
With rotation
8.5 ×11
61% (8.5 ×11 →
8.5 ×5.5)
With rotation
50% (8.5 ×11 →
4.25 ×5.5)
With rotation
50% (8.5 ×11 →
4.25 ×5.5)
Without rotation
50% (8.5 ×11 →
4.25 ×5.5)
With rotation
50% Blinking
Without rotation
8.5 ×11R
61% (8.5 ×11 →
8.5 ×5.5)
Without rotation
50% (8.5 ×11 →
4.25 ×5.5)
Without rotation
50% (8.5 ×11 →
4.25 ×5.5)
With rotation
50% (8.5 ×11 →
4.25 ×5.5)
Without rotation
50% Blinking
With rotation
8.5 ×5.5
97% (8.5 ×5.5 →
8.5 ×5.5)
With rotation
61% (8.5 ×5.5 →
4.25 ×5.5)
With rotation
61% (8.5 ×5.5 →
4.25 ×5.5)
Without rotation
61% (8.5 ×5.5 →
4.25 ×5.5)
With rotation
50% (8.5 ×5.5 →
4.25 ×2.75)
Without rotation
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[6] SIMULATION
1. Entering the simulation mode
Perform the following procedure to enter the simulation mode.
Clear key →Exposure mode select key →Clear key →Exposure
mode select key →Main code →Start key →Sub code →Start key
2. Cancelling the simulation mode
When the all clear key is pressed, the simulation mode is cancelled.
When the interruption key is pressed, the process is interrupted and the
screen returns to the sub code entering display.
3. List of simulations
Main
code
Sub
code Contents ∗
1 1 Mirror unit operation check
2 Optical system sensor operation check
2 1 SPF aging B
2 SPF sensor operation check B
3 SPF motor forward rotation operation check B
4 SPF motor reverse rotation operation check B
8 SPF paper feed solenoid operation check B
9 RSPF reverse solenoid operation check A
10 RSPF paper exit gate solenoid operation
check
A
11 SPF PS release solenoid operation check B
3 2 Shifter job separator sensor operation check D
3 Shifter operation check D
4 Job separator operation check A
11 Shifter home position check D
5 1 Operation panel display check
2 Heater lamp lighting check, cooling fan motor
operation check
3 Copy lamp lighting check
6 1 Paper feed solenoid operation check
10 Main cassette semi-circular roller drive
7 1 Aging with warmup time display
4 Warmup saving
6 Intermittent aging
8 Warmup time display
9 1 Duplex motor forward rotation operation check A
2 Duplex motor reverse rotation operation check A
4 Duplex motor rotation speed adjustment A
5 Duplex motor switchback time adjustment A
10 Toner motor operation check
14 Trouble (except for U2) cancel
16 U2 trouble cancel
20 1 Maintenance counter clear A
21 1 Maintenance cycle setting A
2 Mini maintenance cycle setting (Japan only) A
22 1 Maintenance counter display A
2 Maintenance preset value display A
3 JAM memory display
4 Total JAM counter display
5 Total counter display
6 Developing counter display A
7 Developing preset counter value display
(Japan only)
A
8 SPF counter display B
9 Paper feed counter display
12 Drum counter display
14 Copier ROM version display
15 Trouble memory display
16 Duplex print counter display A
17 Copy counter display
Main
code
Sub
code Contents ∗
22 18 Printer counter display C
19 Electronic sort counter display D
20 FAX print counter display A
21 Scanner counter display
24 1 JAM memory, JAM counter clear
2 Trouble memory clear
4 SPF counter clear B
5 Duplex counter clear A
6 Paper feed counter clear
7 Drum counter clear
8 Copy counter clear
9 Printer counter clear C
10 Electronic sort counter clear D
11 FAX print counter clear A
13 Scanner counter clear
25 1 Main motor operation check
10 Polygon motor operation check
26 1 Option switch display
3 Auditor setting
5 Counter mode setting
6 Destination setting
10 Model name setting
22 Language setting
30 CE mark conformity control setting
32 Fan rotation duty change state setup
38 Cancel of stop at dram life over A
42 Transfer timing adjustment
50 Black-white reversion function setup B
51 Sort/Group copy temporary stop function setup D
30 1 Machine sensor operation check
41 2 OC document sensor adjustment A
3 Document sensor light reception level display A
42 1 Developing counter clear A
43 1 Fusing temperature setting
46 1 Copy density level adjustment
2 FAX density level adjustment A
48 1 Main scanning (front/rear) direction
magnification ratio adjustment (Copy/FAX/OC-
SPF common)
2 OC mode sub scanning direction
magnification ratio adjustment in copying
5 SPF mode sub scanning direction
magnification ratio adjustment in copying
B
6 OC mode sub scanning direction
magnification ratio adjustment in FAX
A
7 SPF mode sub scanning direction
magnification ratio adjustment in FAX
A
50 1 Copy image lead edge position adjustment
10 Paper off center adjustment
13 OC mode document off center adjustment
16 SPF mode document off center adjustment B
18 Duplex memory reverse position adjustment A
19 RSPF rear edge void adjustment B
51 2 Resist amount adjustment
63 1 Shading data check
64 1 Self printing mode
67 14 Printer Flash ROM Data Download C
∗A: Not used in the AL-1600/1610/1620/1621 and
AL-1640/1650/1670.
B: Can be used only in the AL-1620/1621 and AL-1650/1670.
C: Can be used only in the AL-1640/1650/1670.
D: Can be used only in the AL-1670.
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4. Contents of simulations
Main
code
Sub
code Contents Details of operation Initial value Set range
3 11 Shifter Home Position
Check
<Used only in the
AL-1670>
Used to drive the shifter motor
50 18 Duplex memory reverse
position adjustment
<Not used>
After completion of warmup, shading is performed and currently set
value is displayed
58 1 ∼99
19 Duplex rear edge void
adjustment
<Used only in the
AL-1620/1621 and
AL-1650/1670>
After completion of warmup, shading is performed and currently set
value is displayed.
50 1 ∼99
Key operation
Feed: Exposure up key
Return: Exposure down key
Moved to Home Position: Magnification ratio display key
Key operation
Memory reverse position adjustment value:
Copy quantity keys
Key operation Display
Adjustment mode select:
Exposure mode select key
Auto: SPF/R-SPF rear edge void
Set value: Copy quantity
keys
Manual: R-SPF off center <Not used>
Photo: R-SPF lead edge void
<Not used>
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[7] TROUBLE CODE LIST
This chapter is commonly used with the AL-1600 Series.
1. Trouble code list
Trouble
code Trouble content Remark
E1 00 ERDH board communication trouble D
10 ERDH board trouble D
11 ERDH ASIC error D
12 ERDH CODEC error D
13 ERDH flash ROM error D
14 ERDH RAM error D
15 ERDH page memory error D
16 ERDH SIMM error D
17 Rotation RAM error D
80 ERDH board communication trouble
(Protocol)
D
81 ERDH board communication trouble
(Parity)
D
82 ERDH board communication trouble
(Overrun)
D
84 ERDH board communication trouble
(Framing)
D
88 ERDH board communication trouble
(Time-out)
D
E7 03 LSU trouble
04 CCD white level trouble
05 CCD black level trouble
F5 02 Copy lamp error
F6 00 FAX board communication trouble A
10 FAX board trouble A
80 FAX board communication trouble
(Protocol)
A
81 FAX board communication trouble (Parity) A
82 FAX board communication trouble
(Overrun)
A
84 FAX board communication trouble
(Framing)
A
88 FAX board communication trouble
(Time-out)
A
F9 00 Printer PWB communication trouble C
10 Printer PWB trouble C
80 Printer PWB communication trouble
(Protocol)
C
81 Printer PWB communication trouble
(Parity)
C
82 Printer PWB communication trouble
(Overrun)
C
84 Printer PWB communication trouble
(Framing)
C
88 Printer PWB communication trouble
(Time-out)
C
H2 00 Thermistor open detection
H3 00 Heat roller abnormally high temperature
H4 00 Heat roller abnormally low temperature
L1 00 Mirror base feed trouble
L3 00 Mirror base return trouble
Trouble
code Trouble content Remark
L4 01 Main motor lock
10 Job separator motor abnormality A
L6 10 Polygon motor lock
L8 01 Zero cross pulse (FW) trouble
U2 04 EEPROM serial communication error
11 Counter check sum error
12 Adjustment value check sum error
(EEPROM)
U3 29 Mirror base home position error
U9 00 Operation control PWB communication
trouble
80 Operation control PWB communication
trouble (Protocol)
81 Operation control PWB communication
trouble (Parity)
82 Operation control PWB communication
trouble (Overrun)
84 Operation control PWB communication
trouble (Framing)
88 Operation control PWB communication
trouble (Time-out)
U95 Operation control PWB connection error
U99 Operation control PWB connection error
Remark:
A: Not used
B: Only AL-1620/1621 and AL1650/1670
C: Only AL-1640/1650/1670
D: Only AL-1670
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[8] INSTALLING THE PRINTER
DRIVER
To use this printer with your computer, you must install the printer
driver.
Install the printer driver using the supplied SHARP Software CD-
ROM. This kit is supplied with the following printer drivers:
•PCL6 for Windows 95/98
•PCL6 for Windows NT 4.0
•PCL5e for Windows 95/98
•PCL5e for Windows NT 4.0
Note: •It is recommended that you install the PCL6 printer
driver. If you have a problem printing from older
software using the PCL6 driver, remove it and install the
PCL5e driver.
•The printer driver data in the CD-ROM can be copied to
floppy disks.
1. Double-click “My Computer”, “AL-1600” and
“Makedisk”.
2. Double-click “Makedisk.exe”.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Before installation, make sure that:
•You read the README.TXT file which is contained on the
SHARP Software CD-ROM. This file contains the information
and restrictions for using the printer.
•The printer is connected properly with the computer or network.
•The printer is loaded with paper.
•The printer is turned on and on-line (the ON LINE light is lit).
•You quit all application software that is running on your com-
puter.
•Your computer meets the following hardware and software re-
quirements:
Computer Type IBM PC/AT or compatible computer
equipped with a bi-directional parallel
interface and CD-ROM drive
Operating System Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0
CPU Windows 95: 486SX or better
Windows 98: 486DX/66MHz or better
(Pentium or better is
recommended.)
Windows NT 4.0: 486/25MHz or better
RAM Windows 95: 8MB or more (12MB or
more is recommended.)
Windows 98: 16MB or more (32MB or
more is recommended.)
Windows NT 4.0: 16MB or more
This procedure uses the following drive name in examples:
Drive R: CD-ROM drive (holds the CD-ROM containing the
printer drivers)
Change the drive name as required according to your environment.
1. Installing onto Windows 95
This printer is compatible with plug & play. If your computer is incom-
patible with plug & play, refer to “Installing onto Windows 95/98
without Using the Plug & Play Function”.
1) Turn the computer on and start Windows 95.
Note: Depending on which version of Windows you are using,
the display examples in this step may differ from those on
your system.
•Either the “Update Device Driver Wizard” window or the “New
Hardware Found” window may appear automatically.
Note: If neither the “Update Device Driver Wizard” window nor
the “New Hardware Found” window appear, refer to “In-
stalling Windows 95/98 without Using the Plug & Play
Function”.
•If the “Update Device Driver Wizard” window appears, click the
[Next] button and proceed to step 2).
•If the “New Hardware Found” window appears, perform the
following steps:
<1> Choose “Driver from disk provided by hardware manufac-
turer” and click the [OK] button.
<2> When the “Install From Disk” window appears, insert the
SHARP Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, type
R:\English\WinXX and click the [OK] button.
Note: In this step the PCL6 printer driver is installed automat-
ically. If you want to install the PCL5e printer driver, refer to
"Installing onto Windows 95/98 without Using the Plug &
Play Function".
<3> Proceed to step 5).
2) Search for the printer driver by clicking [Other Locations...] button.
3) Insert the SHARP Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, type
R:\WinXX and click the [OK] button.
4) After Windows finds the printer driver, click the [Finish] button to
continue the installation.
Note: In this step the PCL6 printer driver is installed automat-
ically. If you want to install the PCL5e printer driver, refer to
“Installing onto Windows 95/98 without Using the Plug &
Play Function”.
5) Set the printer name.
<1> If you want to change the printer name, enter a new name in
the space provided.
<2> If the program displays, “Do you want your Windows-based
programs to use this printer as the default printer?”, check
“Yes”.
<3> Click the [Next] button.
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6) Print a test page by clicking the [Finish] button.
Note: If you check “No”and click the [Finish] button, the printer
does not print a test page after the installation.
•The printer driver installation begins.
•If the “Insert Disk”window appears, perform the following
steps:
<1> Click the [OK] button.
<2> When the “Copying Files”window appears, type R:\WinXX
and click the [OK] button.
7) When the test page is printed properly, click the [Yes] button.
•The printer is ready for printing.
2. Installing onto Windows 98
This printer is compatible with plug & play. If your computer is incom-
patible with plug & play, refer to “Installing onto Windows 95/98
without Using the Plug & Play Function”.
1) Turn the computer on and start Windows 98.
•The “Add New Hardware Wizard”window appears automat-
ically, click the [Next] button.
Note: If the “Add New Hardware Wizard”window does not ap-
pear in this step, refer to “Installing onto Windows 95/98
without Using the Plug& Play Function”.
2) Display a list of all the printer drivers by checking “Display a list of
all the drivers in a specific location, ...”and clicking the [Next]
button.
3) Click the [Have Disk...] button.
4) Insert the SHARP Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, type
R:\WinXX, and click the [OK] button.
5) Choose the appropriate printer driver from those listed below and
click the [Next] button.
•PCL6 Printer Driver: SHARP AL-1600 Series PCL6
•PCL5e Printer Driver: SHARP AL-1600 Series PCL5e
Note: It is recommended that you install the PCL6 printer driver.
If you have a problem printing from older software using
the PCL6 driver,remove it and install the PCL5e driver.
6) After Windows finds the printer driver, click the [Next] button to
continue the installation.
7) Set the printer name.
<1> If you want to change the printer name, enter a new name in
the space provided.
<2> If the program displays, "Do you want your Windows-based
programs to use this printer as the default printer?", check
"Yes".
<3> Click the [Next] button.
8) Print a test page by clicking the [Finish] button.
Note: If you check “No”and click the [Finish] button, the printer
does not print a test page after the installation.
•The printer driver installation begins.
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9) When the test page is printed properly, click the [Yes] button.
•The printer is ready for printing.
3. Installing onto Windows 95/98 without Using the
Plug & Play Function
Computers using Windows 95 or Windows 98 that are compatible
with plug & play can install the printer driver automatically. However,
if your computer is incompatible with plug & play, follow the proce-
dure in this section.
The following steps use Windows 98 in display examples.
1) Turn the computer on and start Windows 95/98.
2) Click the Start menu, point to “Settings”, and choose “Printers”.
3) When the “Printers”window appears, double-click the “Add
Printer”icon.
4) Click the [Next] button.
5) If the screen for choosing the connection method appears, choose
"Local printer" or "Network printer" and click the [Next] button.
Note: This screen appears only when the computer is connected
to a network.
•If you choose “Network printer”you must specify a network
path or queue name.
Contact your network administrator for details.
The following steps use the example of a local printer.
6) Click the [Have Disk...] button.
7) Insert the SHARP Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, type
R:\WinXX, and click the [OK] button.
8) Choose the appropriate printer driver from those listed below and
click the [Next] button.
•PCL6 Printer Driver: SHARP AL-1600 Series PCL6
•PCL5e Printer Driver: SHARP AL-1600 Series PCL5e
Note: It is recommended that you install the PCL6 printer driver.
If you have a problem printing from older software using
the PCL6 driver,remove it and install the PCL5e driver.
9) Choose the port and click the [Next] button.
10) Set the printer name.
<1> If you want to change the printer name, enter a new name in
the space provided.
<2> If the program displays, “Do you want your Windows-based
programs to use this printer as the default printer?”, check
“Yes”.
<3> Click the [Next] button.
11) Print a test page by clicking the [Finish] button.
Note: If you check “No”and click the [Finish] button, the printer
does not print a test page after the installation.
•The printer driver installation begins.
12) When the test page is printed properly, click the [Yes] button.
•The printer is ready for printing.
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4. Installing onto Windows NT 4.0
1) Turn the computer on and start Windows NT.
2) Click the Start menu, point to “Settings”, and choose “Printers”.
3) When the “Printers”window appears, double-click the “Add
Printer”icon.
4) Choose “My Computer”or “Network printer server”and click the
[Next] button.
•The following steps use “My Computer”as an example.
For more information about using this printer as a network
printer, refer to the Windows NT 4.0 networking documentation.
5) Check the checkbox for the port you are using and click the [Next]
button.
6) Click the [Have Disk...] button.
7) Insert the SHARP Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, type
R:\WinNT and click the [OK] button.
8) Choose the appropriate printer driver from those listed below and
click the [Next] button.
•PCL6 Printer Driver:SHARP AL-1600 Series PCL6
•PCL5e Printer Driver:SHARP AL-1600 Series PCL5e
Note: It is recommended that you install the PCL6 printer driver.
If you have a problem printing from older software using
the PCL6 driver,remove it and install the PCL5e driver.
9) Set the printer name.
<1> If you want to change the printer name, enter a new name in
the space provided.
<2> If the program displays, “Do you want your Windows-based
programs to use this printer as the default printer?”, check
“Yes”.
<3> Click the [Next] button.
10) Make the appropriate settings for your environment.
•When using print sharing, choose “Shared”and enter a share
name. If necessary for your environment, select Windows 95
from the list of operating systems.
•If you are not using shared printing, choose “Not shared”.
After making the settings on this screen, click the [Next] button.
11) Print a test page by clicking the [Finish] button.
Note: If you check “No”and click the [Finish] button, the printer
does not print a test page after the installation.
•The printer driver installation begins.
12) When the test page is printed properly, click the [Yes] button.
•The printer is ready for printing.
5. Changing Printer Configuration Settings
After installing the printer driver use the procedure in this section to
change the printer configuration settings. Also refer to the print driver
help for more information.
1. Click the Start menu, point to “Settings”, and choose “Printers”.
2. Right-click the appropriate printer and choose “Properties”
fromthe menu.
3. Click the Configuration tab and change the printer settings.
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[9] SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS
1. Configuration setting
(Basic Menu Setting Procedure)
Note: The menus and items displayed may be different depending
on the optional functions installed.
1) When the printer is not in use, press the ON LINE key to put the
printer off-line.
2) Press the MENU key repeatedly until the required menu appears.
3) Press the ITEM key repeatedly until the required item appears.
4) Press the Left or Right arrow key to change the setting.
•The current value is marked with an asterisk (∗).
5) After choosing the required value, press the ENTER key.
•The new value is registered.
MENU
MENU
MENU
Interface Menu
I/O Time Out
60 second *
ONLINE
ITEM
Resolution
600 *
Main Menu
Smoothing
On *
Paper Source
Auto *
Paper Size
*
Copies
1*
Orientation
A4
Portrait *
Emulation
PCL *
Toner Save
Off *
Test Printing Menu
Configuration Page
PCL Font List
DATA
ON LINE MENU ITEM ENTER
DATA
ON LINE MENU ITEM ENT
DATA
ON LINE MENU ITEM ENT
DATA
LINE MENU ITEM ENTER
DATA
NE MENU ITEM ENTER
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A. Main Menu
Item Possible
Settings Description
Copies 1 ∼999 Sets how many copies to print.
Resolution 600dpi ∗
300dpi Sets the printing resolution.
Smoothing On ∗
Off
Sets whether smoothing is done or not.
This function improves the appearance
of printed documents by smoothing the
angles and curves of images. This
allows printing at a higher apparent
resolution. For example, if the printer is
set to 600dpi, resolution equivalent to
1200dpi can be achieved.
When printing image data, you may
need to select "Off" to achieve best
results.
Toner Save On
Off ∗
Sets whether toner save mode is in
effect or not. This function prints slightly
fainter to save toner. This item is
different from the copier “toner save
mode”.
Paper
Source
Auto ∗
Tray 1
Tray 2∗
Bypass Tray
Sets the tray used for paper feeding.
Setting to “Auto”automatically selects
the paper tray loaded with the paper of
the size specified in the “Paper Size”
item.
∗The available settings reflect the
installed trays.
Paper Size
A3
B4
A4∗
B5
A5
Ledger
Legal
Letter∗
Executive
Folio
Invoice
Foolscap
COM-10
DL
C5
Sets the size of the paper where data
will be printed. If this size is different
from the paper size present in the tray,
the size set on the operation panel takes
precedence.
∗Depending on where the printer was
purchased, the default value is either A4
or Letter.
Orientation Portrait ∗
Landscape
Sets the page orientation for printing.
Specify “Portrait”to print the paper with
its long side (longer edge) vertical.
Specify “Landscape”to print the paper
with its long side (longer edge) horizontal.
Emulation PCL ∗
HEX Specifies the printer language used.
C. Interface Menu
Item Setting Choice Description
I/O Time Out
1 second
:
60 second ∗
:
999 second
Sets I/O time-out. If
no data is received
within the preset
time, print
processing is ended.
D. Test Menu
Item Description
Configuration Page Prints the configuration page.
PCL Font List Prints the PCL6 font list.
[10] CONFIGURATION REPORT
AND TEST PAGE
To test print the configuration page and font list, use the following
procedure:
1) Press the ON LINE key to switch the printer to the offline mode.
2) Press the MENU key to display the Test Menu.
3) Press the ITEM key to display the required item.
4) Press the ENTER key.
The test page prints.
DATA
ON LINE MENU ITEM ENTER
DATA
ON LINE MENU ITEM ENT
DATA
ON LINE MENU ITEM ENT
DATA
NE MENU ITEM ENTER
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