Sharp AL-1551 Manuel utilisateur

Digital Laser Copier/Printer

Operation Manual

MODEL

AL-1551

FOR YOUR PROTECTION...

To aid in reporting this compact copier in case of loss or theft, please record below the model

number and serial number located on the back of the unit.We also suggest you record all the

information listed and retain for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

Dealer

Address City

State Zip Telephone

Service Station

Address City

State Zip

Telephone

To obtain service, or to obtain product literature, accessories, or

supplies,

please call 1-(630)378-3590 in the USA

or 1-877-SHARP-CC (toll free)/905-568-7140 in Canada.

For customer assistance, please visit http://www.sharp-usa.com

(for USA) or http://www.sharp.ca (for Canada) on the World Wide

Web or call 1-(630)378-3590 (for USA).

CONTENTS

1GETTING STARTED

INTRODUCTION 3

CAUTIONS 3

MAIN FEATURES 4

PART NAMES 6

OPERATION PANEL 7

2INSTALLATION

COPIER INSTALLATION 8

CAUTIONS ON HANDLING 9

CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES 10

UNPACKING 10

REMOVING PROTECTIVE PACKING MATERIALS 11

INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE 12

LOADING COPY PAPER (installing the paper tray) 13

POWER TO COPIER 15

POWER ON 16

– Initial settings of operation panel 16

3MAKING COPIES

PAPER 17

NORMAL COPYING 18

– Stream feeding mode 22

EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING 22

REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM 23

BYPASS FEED (including special paper) 24

4SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 26

TONER SAVE MODE 26

USER PROGRAMS (power save modes, auto clear time,

stream feeding mode) 27

– Setting the power save modes, auto clear time, and

stream feeding mode 27

DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES 28

5SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE

TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 29

DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 30

USER MAINTENANCE 32

– Cabinet 32

– Original table and original cover 32

– Transfer charger 33

– When copier is not in use 34

6COPIER TROUBLE?

MISFEED REMOVAL 35

– A Misfeed in the paper feed area 36

– B Misfeed in the fusing area 36

– C Misfeed in the transport area 37

– D Misfeed in the lower paper feed area 38

– E Misfeed in the RSPF 39

TROUBLESHOOTING 41

STATUS INDICATORS 42

AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT 43

7APPENDIX

SPECIFICATIONS 44

SUPPLY PART NUMBERS AND STORAGE 46

MOVING INSTRUCTIONS 47

INDEX

CONTENTS

Getting started

GETTING STARTED

This chapter provides basic information for using the copier.

INTRODUCTION

This copier has been designed to provide intuitive operating ease while requiring a minimum

amount of space. To get full use of all copier features, be sure to familiarize yourself with this

manual and the copier.

For quick reference during copier use, keep this manual in a handy location.

This copier can be used as a laser printer. This manual describes only the

copier features. For description of the printer features, see the printer operation

manual.

Conventions used in this manual

In this manual, the following icons are used to provide the user with information pertinent to the

use of the copier.

Warns the user that injury to the user or damage to the copier may result if the

contents of the warning are not properly followed.

Cautions the user that damage to the copier or one of its components may

result if the contents of the caution are not properly followed.

Notes provide information relevant to the copier regarding specifications,

functions, performance, operation and such, that may be useful to the user.

Indicates a letter displayed in the display.

CAUTIONS

Follow the cautions below when using this copier.

●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 copier rapidly on and off. After turning the copier off, wait

10 to 15 seconds before turning it back on.

●Copier power must be turned off before installing any supplies.

Getting started

CAUTIONS

●Place the copier on a firm, level surface.

●Do not install the copier in a humid or dusty location.

●When the copier is not used for long time, for example for consecutive holidays,

turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet.

●When moving the copier, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the

power cord from the outlet.

●Do not cover the copier with a dust cover, cloth or plastic film while the power

is on. Doing so may prevent heat radiation, damaging the copier.

●Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than

those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This Digital Copier is rated Class 1 and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 of

the CDRH standards. This means that the copier does not produce hazardous laser

radiation. For your safety, observe the precautions below.

●Do not remove the cabinet, operation panel or any other covers.

●The copier’s exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. Do not bypass

any safety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into switch slots.

MAIN FEATURES

High-speed laser copying

●Since warm-up time is zero, copying can be started immediately after the power switch

is turned on.

●First-copy time is only 9.6 seconds (normal mode).

●Copying speed is 15 copies/min., which adapts to business use, allowing improvement

of working efficiency.

High-quality digital image

●High-quality image copying at 600 dpi can be performed.

●In addition to the automatic exposure mode, the manual exposure can be adjusted in

five steps.

●The photo mode copying function allows clear copying of delicate halftone original images

such as monochrome photos and color photos.

Getting started

MAIN FEATURES

Substantial copying functions

●Zoom copying from 50% to 200% in 1% increments can be performed.

●Continuous copying of maximum 99 sheets can also be performed.

●Automatic document feeding through the reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) can be

performed.

●Toner save mode reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%.

●User programs allow setting/modification of functions for customer’s needs.

●Automatic two-sided copying can be performed.

Scan once/ Print many

●This copier is equipped with a 1-page memory buffer. This memory allows the

copier to scan an original 1 time only and make up to 99 copies. This feature allows for

improved workflow, reduced operating noise from the copier and reduced wear and tear

on the scanning mechanism. This feature provides for a higher reliability.

Printer feature

●This copier can be used as a laser printer.

Environmentally friendly design

●Paper output tray is housed in the copier for space saving.

●Preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode are provided to reduce power consumption

in standby mode.

Getting started

PART NAMES

RSPF exit area Original guides

Feeding roller cover

Document

feeder tray

Transfer charger

TD cartridge lock release

button

TD cartridge

Drum cartridge

Drum cartridge handle

Fusing unit

release lever Charger cleaner

Original table

Operation

panel

Paper tray

Front cover Side cover

open button

Original cover

Side cover

Power cord socket

Power switch

Handle

Bypass tray guides

Bypass tray

Paper output

tray

Paper output tray

extension

Parallel interface connector

Getting started

OPERATION PANEL

Original to copy key and indicators

: Two-sided copies from one-

sided originals.

Turn on Long Edge or Turn on

Short Edge can be selected.

: Two-sided copies from two-

sided originals. (Can be

selected only when the RSPF

is used.)

: Single-sided copies from two-

sided originals. (Can be

selected only when the RSPF

is used.)

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 exposure

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)

RSPF indicator (p.19)

RSPF misfeed indicator (p.35)

Copy ratio selector key and copy ratio

indicators

Use to sequentially select preset reduction/

enlargement copy ratios.

Selected copy ratio is shown by a lit

indicator. (p. 23)

Zoom indicator (p. 23)

Copy ratio display (%) key (p. 23)

Display

Displays the specified copy quantity, zoom

copy ratio, user program code, and error

code.

ON LINE indicator

Lights up when the machine is used as a

printer. For description of the ON LINE

indicator, see the printer operation manual.

Power save indicator

Lights up when the copier is in a power

save mode. (p. 26, 27)

Tray select key

Use to select a paper feed station (paper

tray or bypass tray). (p. 24)

Paper feed location indicators

Light up to show the selected paper feed

station.

Zoom keys

Use to select any reduction or enlargement

copy ratio from 50% to 200% in 1%

increments. (p. 23)

Copy quantity keys

●Use to select the desired copy quantity

(1 to 99). (p. 18)

●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. 18)

●Press and hold down during standby to

display the total number of copies made

to date. (p. 28)

Print key and ready indicator

●Copying is possible when the indicator

is on.

●Use to set a user program.

ZOOM

100%

MAX.

MIN.

50%

64%

78%

100%

129%

200%

Installation

INSTALLATION

Follow the installation procedure below to use the copier properly.

COPIER INSTALLATION

Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the following during initial installation

and whenever the copier is moved.

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 malfunctions. 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.

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