Sharp AL-1000 Series User manual

WARNING:
FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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LISTED ACCESSORY
9K11 ITE.
For use
AL-1000
AL-1010
AL-1020
AL-1200
AL-1220
AL-1280
AL-1520
AL-1040
AL-1240”
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CONTENTS
1GETTING STARTED
INTRODUCTION 2
– Making floppy disks from CD-ROM 3
MAIN FEATURES 3
– Before reading the next section 3
INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL PRINTER UPGRADE KIT 4
– Checking packed components and accessories 4
– Removing the cabinet cover and board cover 5
– Installing the printer board 6
– Installing the memory 7
– Replacing the cabinet cover and board cover 7
– Connecting the power cord 9
CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE 9
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE 10
– Description of the printer driver 10
– Checking the hardware and software requirements 10
– Installing the printer driver 10
– AL-1000 Series printer driver group 16
2PRINTING
PRINTING A PAGE 17
– Executing printing 17
– Indicators on the operation panel 18
SETTING PRINT CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER DRIVER 18
PRINTING FROMAN MS-DOS APPLICATION 21
– Print setting from the MS-DOS prompt 21
– Settings on the front panel 22
– Software printer setting 22
3PRINTER TROUBLE
TROUBLESHOOTING 23
– Printing problems 23
STATUS MONITOR 26
USING OTHER INSTALLED DRIVERS 28
UNINSTALLING PRINTER DRIVER 29
4APPENDIX
SPECIFICATIONS 30
PARALLEL INTERFACE 31
PRINTAREA 32
INDEX

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GETTING STARTED
This chapter provides basic information for using the SHARP AL-1000 series printer and its
features.
INTRODUCTION
The AL-1000 series machines can be used as a copier and a laser printer. This manual
describes only the printer features of the machine. To use an AL-1000 series machine as a
copier and to learn additional information which relates to both the copier and printer features,
seethecopiermanual.To get full use ofall printer features, familiarizeyourself with thismanual.
For quick reference during printer use, keep this manual in a handy location.
Conventions used in this manual
Inthis manual, thefollowing icons areused to providetheuser with informationpertinent to the
use of the machine.
Warns the user that injury to the user or damage to the machine may result if
the contents of the warning are not properly followed.
Cautions the user that damage to the machine or one of its components may
result if the contents of the caution are not properly followed.
Notes provide information relevant to the machine regarding specifications,
functions, performance, operation and such, that may be useful to the user.
●When you try to execute printing while copying is being performed, printing
will be executed after copying is finished.
●When you try to make a copy while printing is being performed, printing will
beinterruptedand you can makeacopy.Printing will be resumedaftercopying
is finished.
Trademark acknowledgments
Windows, MS-DOS, Windows NT and Windows Printing System are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
IBM, PC/AT and OS/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
HP, LaserJet and PCL are trademarks of the Hewlett-Packard Company.
All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
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INTRODUCTION
Making floppy disks from CD-ROM
The printer driver data in the CD-ROM can be copied to floppy disks.
Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0:
1
Double-click My Computer, Sharp_al, and Makedisk.
2
Double-click Makedisk.exe.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Windows 3.1x:
1
Double-click the File Manager in the Main window of Program Manager and select
CD-ROM and the Makedisk directory.
2
Double-click Makedisk.exe.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
MAIN FEATURES
qPrinting from Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows
NT 4.0 applications
●High-speed and high-quality printing can be performed from Windows 3.1x, Windows
95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0 applications through the SHARP GDI (Graphics
Device Interface) system.
●Since print data is processed in the computer, waiting time during printing is short.
wHigh-speed printing at 8 pages/min.
●First print time is approximately 9.6 seconds.
●Print speed is 8 pages/min., when printing multiple pages.
Before reading the next section
TheAL-1000 series copiers are equipped with the printer interface either as standard features
oroptionalfeatures depending on themodel. Ifyour copieris equipped withthe printerinterface
as standard, proceed to page 9 – CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE.

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INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL PRINTER
UPGRADE KIT
To install the printer board and memory, be sure to follow the precautions below.
Be sure to turn off this machine and your computer and remove the power cord
before starting installation. If not, an electric shock or injury may result.
●Do not touch the chips, circuits, and connectors on the printer board and
memory board directly with your hands. Doing so may damage them through
static electricity.
●Discharge the static electricity in your body by touching a grounded
metal part before starting installation.
●To protect the printer board and memory from static damage, remove them
from protective bags just before starting work.
●Do not touch any object which easily generates static electricity (such as a
computer display) with your hand.
●Do not subject the printer board and memory to undue shock.
●Do not put the printer board or memory in a location which easily
generates static electricity (such as on a carpet).
Checking packed components and accessories
Open the carton and check if the following components and accessories are included.
Interface cable ... 1
(for IBM PC/AT or compatible computers)
Printer board ... 1 Memory ... 1* Printer driver
(CD-ROM) ... 1 Screwdriver ... 1
Screws ...4 Operation manual ...1
* In some models, the memory has been already installed in the machine and is not supplied
in the printer upgrade kit (AL-10PK).
If anything is damaged or not included, contact your SHARP Service Center.

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INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL PRINTER UPGRADE KIT
Removing the cabinet cover and board cover
1
Ensure that the power switch on the copier is in the off position. Remove the power
cord from the power cord socket at the rear of the copier.
2
Remove the screw from the cabinet cover at the rear side of the machine using the
supplied screwdriver.
3
Slide the cabinet cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and pull the cover while
raising it a little to remove it.
4
Remove the three screws from the board cover.

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INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL PRINTER UPGRADE KIT
5
Open the board cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and then remove it.
Installing the printer board
1
Before installing the printer board, be sure to read the precautions on page 4.
2
Remove the printer board from the protective bag.
3
Install the printer board so that the parallel interface connector of the board is fitted
into the hole for the connector.
Hole for the connector
4
Secure the printer board using the supplied four screws.

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INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL PRINTER UPGRADE KIT
5
Connect the board cable to the connector of the machine.
Installing the memory
If the memory is not supplied in the printer upgrade kit (AL-10PK), proceed to the “Replacing
the cabinet cover and board cover” subsection.
1
Before installing the memory, be sure to read the precautions on page 4.
2
Remove the memory from the protective bag.
3
Check the orientation of the connector on the memory board and the connector on
the machine, and connect them securely.
Replacing the cabinet cover and board cover
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Reattach the board cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.

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2
Secure the board cover using the three screws which had been removed.
3
Remove the cabinet cover at the slit portion by bending it back with your hand to
separate it.
Take care in handling the cabinet cover because the exposed edge could be
sharp and may injure your hands.
4
Fit the projections of the cabinet to the notches of the machine, push the cabinet
downward a little and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
5
Secure the cabinet cover using the screw which has been removed.
INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL PRINTER UPGRADE KIT

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INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL PRINTER UPGRADE KIT
Connecting the power cord
1
Ensure that the power switch of the copier is in the OFF position. Insert the removed
power cord into the power cord socket at the rear of the copier.
CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE
To use an AL-1000 series machine as a laser printer, connect it to the parallel interface cable.
●Use the supplied parallel interface cable.
●For specifications of the parallel interface, see page 31.
1
Check that the power switches of both the printer and the computer are in the OFF
position.
2
Plug the parallel interface cable into the printer interface connector. Fasten the two
bail clips at the side of the printer connector to hold the interface connector in place.
3
Plug the other end of the cable into the parallel interface connector on your computer.
(Refer to your computer manual for details.)
Bail clip
Interface connector
Parallel interface connector
Cable
The printer sends and receives data bi-directionally and at high speed. Some
switch boxes and pass-through devices cannot support high-speed, bi-
directional transfer of data, and using them may cause printing errors.

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE
Description of the printer driver
Theprinter driver isthe softwareprogramwhich runs theprinter. Itconverts thedatain your file
into information that the printer can understand. It also controls communication between the
printer and computer as the data is printed.
Checking the hardware and software requirements
You will need the following hardware and software in order to install the printer driver.
Computer type IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a bi-
directional parallel interface and CD-ROM drive
Windows type Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT
4.0
CPU 486DX 66 MHz or better
Physical RAM Windows 95, Windows 3.1x: 8MB (16MB or more is
recommended.)
Windows NT4.0: 12MB (16MB or more is recommended.)
Windows 98: 16MB (32MB or more is recommended.)
Display 640 x 480 dots (VGA) or better
Hard disk free space 10 MB or more
The printer driver included in this product cannot be used under Windows NT
3.5x,OS/2,pureMS-DOSandother operating systems which are not described
above.
If you are using some of your computer’s memory as a RAM drive, the printer
driver may not be allocated the correct amount of memory. In such a case,
reduce the size of your RAM disk, or do not use the RAM disk. Please refer to
your MS Windows documentation for further information.
Installing the printer driver
The software for your printer is provided on CD-ROM.
Before installing the printer driver, be sure to check the following items.
●Is the printer connected properly to the computer?
●Does the printer have paper?
●Is there another GDI printer driver or Windows Printing System printer driver already
installed? If installed, change the printer port setting. For the change of the printer port
setting, see USING OTHER INSTALLED DRIVERS on page 28.
Inthisdescription, thefollowingdriveconfigurationissupposed. Specify properdrivesdepending
on the configuration of your computer.
Drive R: CD-ROM drive (installation source)
Drive C: Hard disk drive (installation destination)

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Windows 95/Windows NT 4.0:
1
Load paper into the paper tray of the printer. For loading of paper, see the section on
LOADING COPY PAPER in the copier operation manual.
2
Turn on the printer.
3
Turn on your computer and start Windows.
Before installing the printer driver, be sure to close all other applications which
may be open.
4
When using Windows 95 on a personal computer with plug & play*, the “Update
Device Driver Wizard” window will appear. Insert the installation CD-ROM into the
CD-ROM drive. Click the Next button and follow the on-screen instructions. Proceed
to step 7. If the “Copying Files” window appears during this operation, enter R:\ (if the
CD-ROM is designated as drive R) and click the OK button.
●If you use Windows 95 and the “New Hardware Found” window will appear, click
theDriver from Disk Provided by Hardware Manufacturer button and then click
OK. Proceed to step 6.
●If you use Windows 95 and the screen shown above or the “New Hardware Found”
window does not appear, proceed to step 5.
●If you use Windows NT 4.0, proceed to step 5.
★Plug & play
Thisfeatureiseffectiveif boththe computer and peripheral equipment areequipped
with IEEE 1284 compliant parallel interface.
The screen displayed depends on the version of Windows.

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE
5
Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Click the Start button and select Run. When the screen shown below appears, type
R:\SETUP (ifthe CD-ROM is designatedas driveR) andclick theOK button.Proceed
to step 7.
6
“Installation from CD-ROM” window will appear. Insert the installation CD-ROM into
the CD-ROM drive. Type R:\ (if the CD-ROM is designated as drive R) and click the
OK button. Proceed to step 7.
7
The installation program will start. To install the printer driver to the default folder,
click the Next button. To select a different folder, select Browse and type in the new
path and folder name. Click OK and say YES to create the folder, select the Next
button to continue.
8
On the display, you will see “printer port to be used”. Normally, this is LPT1 and it is
selected automatically.
Ensure that Yes is checked to use the printer as the default printer.
Finally click the Next button.
9
A “Confirm installation” window will be displayed. To continue installation, click the
Yes button.
10
When the installation is complete, you will be asked whether or not to print a test
page. If you wish to do so, click the Yes button. At this time, ensure that paper is
loaded in the paper tray.
11
If the test print completes successfully, click the Finish button. “The installation of the
SHARP AL-1000 Series Software is complete.” window will be displayed. Click the
OK button.
If you have any problem with the test print, see TROUBLESHOOTING on
page 23 and check the symptoms and solutions. Print the test page again after
removing the problem.

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Windows 98:
1
Load paper into the paper tray of the printer. For loading of paper, see the section on
LOADING COPY PAPER found in the copier operation manual.
2
Turn on the printer.
3
Turn on your computer and start Windows.
Before installing the printer driver, be sure to close all other applications which
may be open.
4
When using Windows 98 on a personal computer with plug & play*, the “Add New
Hardware Wizard” windowwill appear. Click the Nextbuttonand follow theon-screen
instructions.
●If the “Add New Hardware Wizard” window does not appear, proceed to step 8.
*Plug &play: For plug & play information, see page 11.
5
Select Search for the best driver for your device and click the Next button.
6
Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Select the CD-ROM drive
and click the Next button.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE
7
Windows driver file search will find the device “SHARP AL-1000 Series”. Click the
Next button. Proceed to step 9.
8
Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click the Start button and
select Run. When the window shown below appears, type R:\SETUP (if the CD-
ROM is designated as drive R) and click the OK button. Proceed to step 9.
9
The installation program will start. To select a different folder, selectBrowse and type
in the path and folder name where the printer driver will be installed. Click OK and
say YES to create the folder, select the Next button to continue. To install the printer
driver to the default folder, click the Next button.
10
On the display, you will see “printer port to be used”. Normally, this is LPT1 and it is
selected automatically. Ensure that Yes is checked to use the printer as the default
printer. Finally click the Next button.
11
A “Confirm installation” window will be displayed. To continue installation, click the
Yes button.
12
When the installation is complete, you will be asked whether or not to print a test
page. If you wish to do so, click the Yes button. At this time, ensure that paper is
loaded in the paper tray.
13
If the test print completes successfully, click the Finish button. “The installation of the
SHARP AL-1000 Series Software is complete.” window will be displayed. Click the
OK button.
If you have any problem with the test print, see TROUBLESHOOTING on
page 23.

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE
Windows 3.1x:
1
Load paper into the paper tray of the printer. For loading of paper, see the section on
LOADING COPY PAPER in the copier operation manual.
2
Turn on the printer and then start Windows on your computer.
Before installing the printer driver, be sure to close all other applications which
may be open.
3
Insert the installation CD-ROM into a CD-ROM drive.
4
Choose File from the Menu bar in Program Manager, and then choose the Run…
command.
5
Type R:\SETUP (if the CD-ROM is designated as drive R) in the command line box
and then click the OK button.
6
Select a directory to which the printer driver will be installed and click the Next button.
To install it to the default directory, click the Next button.
7
A“printer port to be used” window will be displayed. Normally, LPT1 is automatically
set.
Then ensure that Yes is checked to use this printer as the default printer.
8
A "Confirm installation" window will be displayed. To continue installation, click Yes.
9
When the installation is complete, restart Windows.

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE
AL-1000 Series printer driver group
When the printer driver is installed, the SHARPAL-1000 Series printer driver group will
be created. This group allows the following functions to be executed.
Uninstall AL-1000 Series
The printer driver can be uninstalled. If the driver is uninstalled, printing cannot be
performed on the printer.
For proper uninstallation, be sure to use uninstallation program of the printer driver
group.
Readme
The latest information on the printer driver is included in this note. Read the Readme
first.
Advanced Settings
Seehelp for applicationsupport and applicationproblems that mayoccurwhen printing.
See help for the applicable method of usage.
Status Monitor
The printer state and information on current printing are displayed on the status monitor
window. For details, see STATUS MONITOR on page 26.
DOS Emulation Setup
See page 21.
Status Monitor HELP
DOS Emulation HELP
Advanced Settings HELP
Be sure to read “Readme” found in the printer driver group before starting to
print from application programs.

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PRINTING
PRINTING A PAGE
The printing method is described below. Read the description with the operation manual for
the application to be used.
●Before you can use your printer, you must install the printer driver which has
been supplied. Once this software has been installed, you can control the
printing of your documents from the printer driver which appears on your
computer screen. See INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE
on page 10.
●When using multiple printers, you must change the printer setting from the
control panel to change the printer to be used. This printer cannot be used
with other GDI printers and printers that use the Windows Printing System.
For details, see USING OTHER INSTALLED DRIVERS on page 28.
Executing printing
1
Ensure that paper of the desired size is loaded in the paper tray. (See the section on
LOADING COPY PAPER in the copier operation manual.)
To print onto special paper, the bypass tray or single manual bypass can be
used. Select the bypass from the printer driver. See SETTING PRINT
CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER DRIVER on page 18. Alsoseethedescription
on the bypass in the copier operation manual. Feed special paper one sheet at
a time.
If the printer is equipped with the single manual bypass, feed the paper after a
message indicating to do so is displayed on the computer. If paper is fed into
the manual bypass before the message is displayed, copying operation will
start.
2
Turn on the printer. The ready ( ) indicator will light up.
3
Select the settings for printing such as the number of copies and paper type from the
application. See SETTING PRINT CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER DRIVER on page
18.
Beforeprinting,ensurethattheAL-1000Serieshasbeenselectedastheprinter.
4
Print the file from your software application.

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PRINTING A PAGE
ON LINE
indicator Power save indicator
Ready indicator
●If copying is being performed when printing is initiated, copying will continue.
After copying is complete, printing will be executed when the clear ( ) key
is pressed twice or approximately 60 seconds (auto clear time)* elapse.
*The auto clear time varies with a user program setting. See the copier
operation manual.
●Preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode will be canceled when printing
is started.
●If the paper size specified from the software application is larger than the
paper size in the printer, the image may be printed onto two sheets of paper.
●If the paper size specified from the software application is larger than the
paper size in the printer, part of the image that is not transferred to the paper
may remain on the surface of the drum. In this case, the backside of the
paper may become dirty. If this occurs, change to the correct size paper and
print two or three pages to clean the image.
Indicators on the operation panel
The ON LINE indicator and the ready ( ) indicator indicate the state of the printer.
Ready indicator
On: Indicates the printer is ready for printing (on
line), data is being received from a computer
or printing is being performed.
Off: Indicates copying is being performed or the
printer is in the auto power shut-off mode.
ON LINE indicator
On: Indicates the printer is ready for printing (on
line) or printing is being performed.
Blinking: Indicates copier setting is being performed
during printing or data is being received from
a computer.
Off: Copying is being performed.
Power save indicator
On: Indicates the printer is in a power save mode.
SETTINGPRINTCONDITIONS FROM PRINTERDRIVER
The setting method and setting items of the printer driver are described below.
Before setting the printer driver, check the following items.
●The SHARPAL-1000 Series printer driver has been installed in the computer to be used. If
not, see INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE on page 10.
●The SHARPAL-1000 Series has been selected as the default printer on the computer to be
used.

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SETTING PRINT CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER DRIVER
Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0:
1
Click the Start button of the computer and then select Printers from Settings.
2
If you use Windows 95/Windows 98, right-click the SHARP AL-1000 Series icon in
the Printer folder and select Properties in the menu.
If you use Windows NT 4.0, right-click the SHARPAL-1000 Series icon in the Printer
folder and select Document defaults in the menu.
For this description, it is assumed that the mouse is configured for right hand
operation.
3
The properties of the SHARP AL-1000 Series printer driver will be displayed. If you
use Windows 95/Windows 98, click the SHARPAL-1000 Series Setup tab to display
the following screen.
* Screen on Windows 95
OK button
All driver settings which have been
selected by each tab will be saved
and the properties will be
terminated.
Cancel button
The settings which have been selected by each
tab will be canceled and the properties will be
terminated.
However, the settings which have been saved
will not be canceled.
Apply button
The settings which have been selected by each
tab will be saved.
* This button is not displayed on the Windows
NT 4.0
Default All button
When pressed, returns
the settings which have
been selected by each
tab to their default
state.