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MODEL AL-2061 DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM OPERATION GUIDE (for general information)
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In some areas, the "POWER" switch positions are marked "I" and " " on the copier instead of "ON" and "OFF". If your copier is so marked, please read "I" for "ON" and " " for "OFF". Caution! For a complete electrical disconnection, pull out the main plug. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ....................4 MAIN FEATURES ..................... 5 1 PREPARATIONS PART NAMES ....................7 POWER ON AND OFF ................... 10 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ..............11 2 LOADING PAPER PAPER ......................17 LOADING THE PAPER TRAY ................ 18 BYPASS FEED (INCLUDING SPECIAL PAPER) .......... 20 CHANGING A TRAY'S PAPER SIZE SETTING ..........
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6 PRINTER FUNCTIONS PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS ............... 59 USING THE PRINTER MODE ............... 60 BASIC PRINTING ................... 61 OPENING THE PRINTER DRIVER FROM THE "START" BUTTON ..... 63 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS ..............64 TWO-SIDED PRINTING ................. 65 PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE ..........67 FITTING THE PRINTED IMAGE TO THE PAPER .........
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9 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE DISPLAY MESSAGES .................. 142 TROUBLESHOOTING THE MACHINE ............147 PROBLEMS DURING SETUP THE SOFTWARE ........154 MISFEED REMOVAL ................... 157 TD (TONER/DEVELOPER) CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT ......161 DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT ............163 CHECKING THE TOTAL COUNT AND DRUM CARTRIDGE LIFE ....165 CLEANING THE MACHINE .................
INTRODUCTION This model may not be available in some countries. Using the manual This machine has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a minimum amount of office space and with maximum operational ease. To get full use of all machine features, be sure to familiarize yourself with this manual and the machine.
MAIN FEATURES High-speed laser copying First-copy time* is only 8.0* seconds. Copying speed is 20 copies per minute. This is ideal for business use and provides a big boost to workplace productivity. The first-copy time is measured after the power save indicator turns off following power on, using the document glass with the polygon rotating in the copy ready state and "LSU SETTING"...
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LCD panel displays messages The LCD panel displays messages that show function settings and the status of the machine. Laser printer function • Printer function The accompanying printer driver can be installed to enable use of the machine as a printer.
Chapter 1 PREPARATIONS This chapter provides basic information that you should know before using the machine. PART NAMES The following illustration shows the part names of the AL-2061. RSPF Original guides Document feeder cover Exit area Document feeder tray Bypass tray...
PREPARATIONS Operation panel AL-2061 10 11 [MODE SELECT] key / Mode indicators [TRAY SELECT] key ( Press this key to select the mode. The Use to select the paper tray that has the indicator of the selected mode lights (copy, desired paper for copying.
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PREPARATIONS Display READY TO COPY. 100% [ZOOM] key Shows the current copy ratio. Press to select an enlargement or Shows the selected paper size. reduction ratio. Shows the number of copies that has To select a preset ratio setting, press the been entered with the numeric keys.
POWER ON AND OFF The power switch is located on the left side of the machine. If you use the machine in a country other than the country where the machine was purchased, you will need to make sure that your local power supply is compatible with your model. If you plug the machine into an incompatible power supply, irreparable damage to the machine will result.
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Following to the language setting, Date and Time setting screen appears. Set the date and time by pressing the keys on the operation panel as shown below. If you enter an incorrect number, press the [CLEAR] key ( ) and re-enter the number.
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PREPARATIONS To change the display format to 12-hour or 24-hour format, follow the steps below: Press the [MENU] key. Be sure that the COPY mode is selected before pressing [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "1:USER PROGRAM"...
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PREPARATIONS Press the [OK] key. Press the [MENU] key. Press the [MENU] key to exit.
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PREPARATIONS To change the order of display of the date, follow the steps below: Press the [MENU] key. Be sure that the COPY mode is selected before pressing [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "1:USER PROGRAM"...
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The "AUTO CLEAR" can be changed in the user programs. (p.135) When in the copy mode AL-2061 The main screen of copy mode appears Copy ratio: 100%, Exposure: Automatic...
PREPARATIONS Power off Make sure that the machine is not in operation and then turn the power switch to the "OFF" position. If the power switch is turned off while the machine is in operation, a misfeed may occur and the job that was in progress will be canceled.
The tray location indicator will blink when there is no paper in the selected paper tray, or when the selected paper tray is not closed or is improperly closed. PAPER For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper. Paper tray type Paper type...
● There are many varieties of special paper available on the market, and some cannot be used with this machine. Before using special paper, contact a SHARP service center. ● Before using other than SHARP recommended paper, make a test copy to see if the paper is suitable. LOADING THE PAPER TRAY Make sure that the paper is not torn, is free of dust, and has no wrinkles or curled edges.
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LOADING PAPER Store the pressure plate lock which has been removed in step 2. To store the pressure plate lock, rotate the lock to secure it as shown below. Pressure plate lock Fan the paper and insert it into the tray. Make sure that the edges go under the corner hooks.
• When loading envelopes, make sure that they are straight and flat and do not have loosely glued construction flaps (not the closure flap). • Special papers except SHARP recommended transparency film, labels, and envelopes must be fed one sheet at a time through the bypass tray.
LOADING PAPER Loading paper in the bypass tray • Paper must be fed narrow side first into the feed slot. • Special papers such as transparency film, labels, and envelopes must be fed one sheet at a time through the bypass tray. •...
CHANGING A TRAY'S PAPER SIZE SETTING Follow these steps to change a tray's paper size setting. • The paper size setting cannot be changed when the machine has stopped temporarily due to running out of paper or a misfeed. • During printing (even in copy mode), the paper size setting cannot be changed.
Chapter 3 MAKING COPIES This chapter explains basic copying functions. NORMAL COPYING Using the document glass • The document glass can scan up to an A4 original. • When a copy is made, the edges will not be copied (image loss). For the image loss, see the "SPECIFICATIONS"...
MAKING COPIES Using the RSPF • Originals that are A5 to A4 and 56 g/m to 90 g/m can be used. A maximum of 50 pages can be placed at once. • Straighten curled originals before placing them in the document feeder tray.
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MAKING COPIES Originals that cannot be used in the RSPF The following originals cannot be used. These may cause misfeeds or smudging and unclear images. • Transparencies, tracing paper, other transparent or translucent paper, and photographs. • Carbon paper, thermal paper. •...
) and enter the correct number. SELECTING THE TRAY Press the [TRAY SELECT] key ( READY TO COPY. AL-2061 Each time, you press the [TRAY SELECT] key ( 100% EXTRA the location indicated by the tray location indicator changes in the following order : paper tray→bypass tray.
MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER Automatic exposure adjustment is initially enabled. This function automatically adjusts the copy image according to the original being copied. If you wish to select the exposure level yourself, follow the steps below. (Select from two original types and five exposure levels for each original type.) The exposure level used in automatic exposure adjustment can also be changed with "AE LEVEL ADJUST"...
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Copies can be reduced down to 25% or enlarged up to 400%. (When the RSPF is being used, the zoom copy ratio range is 50% to 200%.) The [ZOOM] key can be pressed to quickly select a ratio from among eight preset ratios. In addition, the [ key ( ) and [ ] key (...
Chapter 4 CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS AUTOMATIC TWO-SIDED COPYING Two originals can be automatically copied onto both sides of a single sheet of paper. When the RSPF is used, two-sided copies of two-sided originals can easily be made. Original → Paper Usable paper One-sided original →...
CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS Using the document glass Place the original that you wish to copy onto the front side of the paper on the document glass and close the RSPF. Press the [2-SIDED COPY ] key until 2-SIDED COPY "1 TO 2" appears, and then press the [OK] 1 TO 2 key.
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CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS Using the RSPF Place the original(s) in the RSPF. (p.24) If you place an odd number of originals for one-sided to two-sided copying, the last page will be one-sided. Press the [2-SIDED COPY ] key and 2-SIDED COPY select the two-sided copy mode that you 2 TO 1 wish to use.
SORT COPY Copies of multiple original pages can sorted into sets. The number of pages that can be scanned varies depending on the original type (photo, text, etc.) and the amount of memory allocated to the printer. The amount of memory allocated to the printer can be changed with "MEM.
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CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS Using the RSPF Place the originals. (p.24) • If "SORT AUTO SELCT" is enabled in the user programs, the default output mode for copying from the RSPF is sort mode (p.138). In this case go directly " "...
COPYING MULTIPLE ORIGINALS ONTO A SINGLE SHEET OF PAPER (2 IN 1 copy) Multiple originals can be copied onto a single sheet of paper in a selected layout pattern. This function is convenient for compiling multi-page reference materials into a compact format, or for providing an overview of all pages of a document on a single page.
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CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to ORIG. SIZE ENTER select the original size and then press the [OK] key. The following original sizes can be selected: "A4", "B5", "A5", "8.5x14", "8.5x13", "8.5x11", "8.5x5.5"...
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CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS Using the RSPF Place the originals. (p.24) Press the [E-SORT/SP.FUN ] key until SPECIAL FUNCTION "2IN1" appears and then press the [OK] 2IN1 key. Press the [ ] key ( ) to move " " to 2IN1 the "ON"...
CREATING MARGINS WHEN COPYING (Margin shift) The margin shift function is used to automatically shift the text or image or the copy paper approximately 10mm. As shown below, LONG EDGE or SHORT EDGE can be selected. SHORT EDGE LONG EDGE RSPF Margin Margin...
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CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS Press the [ ] key ( ) to move " " to MARGIN SHIFT the "ON" position and then press the [OK] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to MARGIN SHIFT select the margin position and then press LONG EDGE...
ID CARD COPY You can copy the front and reverse sides of ID card onto a page through this function. The ID card print image is shown as follows. Originals Copies Front Back • ID card copy feature cannot be used in combination with two-sided copy and sort functions.
Chapter 5 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE This chapter explains how to install and configure the software that is required for the printer and scanner functions of the machine. • The screen images in this manual are mainly for Windows XP. With other versions of Windows, some screen images may be different from those in this manual.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSTALLATION Hardware and software requirements Check the following hardware and software requirements in order to install the software. Computer type IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a USB2.0* or 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN interface Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP, Windows Operating system* Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7...
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE • If you need to use a different connection method after installing the software using a USB or network connection, you must first uninstall the software and then install it using the new connection method. • In the following explanations it is assumed that the mouse is configured for right hand operation.
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The files required for installation of the MFP driver are copied. Follow the on-screen instructions. When "The installation of the SHARP software is complete." appears, click the "OK" button. • If you are using Windows Vista or 7 and a security warning window appears, be sure to click "Install this driver software anyway".
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE You will return to the window of step 8. If you wish to install Button Manager, click the "Button Manager" button. If you do not wish to install the Button Manager, click the "Close" button and go to step 12. After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer may appear.
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Connecting a USB cable Follow the procedure below to connect the machine to your computer. A USB cable for connecting the machine to your computer is not included with the machine. Please purchase the appropriate cable for your computer. •...
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Using the machine as a network printer Interface cables for connecting the machine to your computer are not included with the machine. Please purchase the appropriate cable for your computer. Insert the LAN cable into the LAN connector on the machine.
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Click the "Standard" button of the "Connect via the network" menu. Printers connected to the network are detected. Select the machine and click the "Next" button. If the machine is not found, make sure that the machine is powered on and connected to your computer and then search again.
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Follow the on-screen instructions. Read the message in the window that appears and click the "Next" button. Installation begins. • If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 If a warning message regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature appears, be sure to click the "Continue Anyway"...
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Sharing the printer using windows networking If the machine will be used as a shared printer on a network, follow these steps to install the printer driver in the client computer. To configure the appropriate settings in the print server, see the operation guide or help file of your operating system.
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Click the "Printer Driver" button. To view information on the software, click the "Display Readme" button. Select "Shared Printer" and click the "Next" button. For the port to be used, select the machine set as a shared printer, and click the "Next"...
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Click the "Close" button in the window of step 7. After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer may appear. If this message appears, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer. This completes the installation of the software. •...
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Installing the printer status monitor Insert the "Software CD-ROM" into your computer's CD-ROM drive. Click the "start" button, click "My Computer" ( ), and then double-click the CD-ROM icon ( • In Windows Vista/7, click the "Start" button, click "Computer", and then double-click the "CD-ROM"...
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For the procedures for using the Printer Status Monitor, see the Help file. Follow these steps to view the Help file: Click the Windows "start" button, select "All Programs" ("Programs" in Windows 2000), select "SHARP Printer Status Monitor" and then select "Help".
HOW TO INSTALL SHARPDESK The "Sharpdesk Information Guide" provides detailed instructions for installing Sharpdesk. However, if you need to use Sharpdesk, please refer to the "Sharpdesk" CD-ROM. Turn on your computer. Insert the "Sharpdesk" CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Click on "Sharpdesk" folder and then click on the "setup.exe" button.
• In Windows Server 2003/ Server 2008, click the "Start" button and then click "Printers and Faxes". • In Windows 2000, click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Printers". Click the "SHARP XX-XXXX" printer driver icon and select "Properties" from the "File" menu.
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Click the "Set Tray Status" button and select the size of paper that is loaded in each tray. Select a tray in the "Paper source" menu, and select the size of paper loaded in that tray from the "Set Paper Size"...
"Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Scanners and Cameras". Click the "SHARP AL-xxxx" icon and select "Properties". • In Windows 7, right-click the "SHARP AL-xxxx" icon and select "Scan properties". • In Windows XP, select "Properties" from the "File" menu.
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In the "Properties" screen, click the "Events" tab. Select "SC1:" from the "Scanner events" pull-down menu. Select "Sharp Button Manager Z" in "Send to this application". If other applications are shown, deselect the checkboxes for the other applications and leave only the Button Manager checkbox selected.
Chapter 6 PRINTER FUNCTIONS PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS The machine includes a USB connector and a LAN connector as standard equipment. The printer and scanner functions can be used through the USB connector and the LAN connector. (Scan using TWAIN and Button Manager can only be used through USB connector.) The machine has the following features: •...
USING THE PRINTER MODE The procedure for loading paper for printing is the same as for loading copy paper. See "LOADING PAPER" (p.17). • Print jobs received while the machine is copying will be stored in memory. When the copy job is finished, the print jobs will begin printing.
Select "Print" from the application's "File" menu. The "Print" dialog box will appear. Make sure that "SHARP XX-XXXX" is selected as the printer. If you need to change any print settings, click the "Preferences" button to open the printer driver setup screen.
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PRINTER FUNCTIONS If the tray runs out of paper during printing Printing will automatically resume when paper is loaded in the tray. When using the bypass tray, select printer mode with the mode select key on the machine, load paper as instructed by the message in the display, and then press the [START] key to resume printing.
Click "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Printers and Faxes". • On Windows Vista/7, click "Printer". • On Windows 2000, click "Printers". Click the "SHARP XX-XXXX" printer driver icon and select "Properties" from the "File" menu. On Windows Vista/7, select "Properties"...
PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS To view Help for a setting, click the button in the upper right-hand corner of the window and then click the setting. Some restrictions exist on the combinations of settings that can be selected in the printer driver setup screen. When a restriction is in effect, an information icon ( will appear next to the setting.
PRINTER FUNCTIONS The settings and the image of the machine will vary depending on the model. The printer driver setup screen allows you to select various functions. For information on the printer functions, see "PRINTER DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS" (p.91). TWO-SIDED PRINTING The printer driver setup screen of models that support two-sided printing contains a "Document Style"...
PRINTER FUNCTIONS Pamphlet style Pamphlet style prints two pages each on the front and back of each sheet of paper (four pages total on one sheet) so that the sheets can be folded down the center and bound to create a pamphlet. This function is convenient when you wish to compile printed pages into a pamphlet.
PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE This feature allows you to reduce and print two, four, six, eight or sixteen document pages on a single sheet of paper. To use this function, open the printer driver setup screen and select the number of pages per sheet (2-Up, 4-Up, 6-Up, 8-Up, 9-Up, or 16-Up) in "N-Up Printing"...
FITTING THE PRINTED IMAGE TO THE PAPER The printer driver can adjust the size of the printed image to match the size of the paper loaded in the machine. Follow the steps shown below to use this function. The explanation below assumes that you intend to print an A4 size document onto a B5 size paper.
ROTATING THE PRINT IMAGE 180 DEGREES The print image can be rotated 180 degrees. This feature is used to enable correct printing on envelopes and other paper with flaps that can only be loaded in one orientation. To use the feature, select the image orientation in "Image Orientation"...
PRINTING A WATERMARK You can print a watermark such as "CONFIDENTIAL" on your document. To print a watermark, open the printer driver, click the "Watermarks" tab, and follow the steps below. ☞ See "BASIC PRINTING" (p.61) for details on how to open the printer driver. How to Print a Watermark From the "Watermark"...
PRINTING TEXT AND LINES/GRAPHICS IN BLACK Color text, lines and vector graphics that are faint when printed normally can be printed in black to improve legibility. Printing text in black Text that is any color other than white is printed in black. To use this function, open the printer driver setup screen and select the "Text To Black"...
PRINTER UTILITY Printer Status Monitor (for general users) "Printer Status Monitor" is on the "Software CD-ROM". This allows the user to check on the computer screen whether or not the machine is able to print. It provides information on error states such as paper misfeeds and shows the configuration of the machine (number of trays, etc.) by means of illustrations.
Printer Status Monitor Click the "Start" button, point to "All Programs" ("Programs" in Windows 2000) and then "SHARP Printer Status Monitor". Select "Printer Status Monitor". Using the printer utilities For information on using the Printer Status Monitor, see the Help files. The Help files can be viewed as follows: Click the "Start"...
PRINTER FUNCTIONS Changing the Printer Status Monitor settings Once installed, the Printer Status Monitor normally runs in the background in Windows. If you need to change the Printer Status Monitor settings, follow the steps below. Right-click the Printer Status Monitor icon ( ) on the task bar, and select "Preferences"...
Right-click the Printer Status Monitor icon ( ) on the task bar, and select "SHARP XX-XXXX Status" from the pop-up menu. The icon turns red when printing is not possible due to a machine error or other problem.
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PRINTER FUNCTIONS To collapse the window, click the "Hide detail" button. By default, the collapsed window initially appears when "SHARP XX- XXXX Status" is selected in Step 1. If desired, you can change the setting to have the expanded window initially appear.
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PRINTER FUNCTIONS When "Paper Feed" is set to "Auto Select" If "Paper Feed" is set to "Auto Select" in the Print window and the correct size of paper for a print job is not loaded in the machine, the printing procedure will vary depending on the "FORCED OUTPUT"...
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES The Web server is accessed using a Web browser on your computer. The Web pages include both pages for users and pages for the administrator. In the user Web pages, users can monitor the machine, directly print a file specified on a computer, and select printer configuration settings.
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR USERS) When you access the user Web pages in the machine, the following page will appear in your browser. A menu frame appears on the left side of the page. When you click an item in the menu, a screen appears in the right frame that allows you to configure settings for that item.
CONFIGURING THE PRINTER CONDITION SETTINGS The printer condition settings allow basic printer settings to be configured. The following items can be set: • Default Settings: Basic settings that are mainly used when the printer driver is not used. • PCL Settings: PCL symbol set, font, line feed code, and other settings.
PRINTER FUNCTIONS Printer condition setting menu Click on a setting to view an explanation of the setting. Condition Settings Default Settings Factory default settings Copies Orientation Portrait Default Paper Size Default Paper Source Auto 2-Sided Print 1-Sided ROPM (Rip Once, Print Many) Enable Condition Settings PCL Settings...
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PRINTER FUNCTIONS Item Selections Description Auto, Set the default paper tray. Default Paper Tray 1, * Selections available depend on the trays that Source Tray 2*, are installed. Bypass (Auto) When [2-Sided (Book)] is selected, two-sided 1-Sided, printing takes place so as to allow binding at 2-Sided Print 2-Sided (Book), the left side.
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR) In addition to the menus that appear for users, other menus that can only be used by the administrator appear in the administrator Web pages. A menu frame appears on the left side of the page. When you click an item in the menu, a screen appears in the right frame that allows you to configure settings for that item.
Click [Passwords] in the menu frame. Enter the current password in "Admin Password". When establishing a password for the first time, enter "Sharp" in "Admin Password". Be sure to enter "S" in upper case and "harp" in lower case (passwords are case sensitive).
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS The key operator programs are used to prohibit changes to the [Condition Settings] and to configure interface settings. • Default Settings (p.81): Select the setting for which you wish to prohibit changes. • Interface settings (p.86): Enable monitoring of data sent to the network port and set restrictions.
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PRINTER FUNCTIONS Key operator programs When "YES, NO" appears in the "Settings" column, "YES" is selected when a checkmark appears in the checkbox of the item, and "NO" is selected when checkmark does not appear. Default settings Item Settings Description Prohibit Test This setting is used to prohibit printing of a YES, NO...
E-MAIL STATUS AND E-MAIL ALERT SETTINGS These functions send information on machine use (print count, copy count, etc.) and error conditions (paper misfeed, out of paper, out of toner, etc.) via e-mail to the administrator of the machine or the dealer. Information setup Machine identification information for the status and alert e-mail functions is configured in the "Information Setup"...
PRINTER FUNCTIONS Status message setup Use the status message function to send the current counter information, including the copy count, print count, and total output count, basis on the specified schedule. The destinations can be set for administrators and dealers respectively. To set up the status message, follow these steps.
PRINTER FUNCTIONS Alerts message setup Use the alert message function to send alert information, such as empty toner and paper and trouble including paper misfeeds, to specified destinations when such problems occur. The destinations can be set for administrators and dealers respectively.
PCL6 compatible: 80 outline fonts and 1 bitmap font Interface 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units.
PRINTER DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS Function PCL6 Number of copies 1 to 999 Printing orientation Two-sided printing Binding Style Book/Tablet Frequently used functions Pamphlet Style Number 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 16 N-up Order Selectable Border Yes/No Paper Size Custom Paper Size 1 size Paper Source Selection...
USING THE SCANNER MODE The procedure for placing the original is the same as for copying. See "NORMAL COPYING" (p.23). Scanner mode cannot be used at the following times: • A misfeed has occurred (paper misfeed or original misfeed in the RSPF). •...
Chapter 7 SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS ABOUT THE SCAN TO USB AND NETWORK SCANNER FUNCTION With this machine a document or photo can be scanned into an image file and sent over a network or the Internet to a file server, e-mail destination, your own computer or USB memory installed on the machine.
SETTINGS AND PROGRAMMING REQUIRED FOR THE NETWORK SCANNER FEATURE To use the Network Scanner feature, settings for the SMTP server, DNS server, and destination addresses must be configured. To configure the settings, use a computer that is connected to the same network as the machine to access the machine's Web server.
ABOUT THE WEB PAGE (FOR USERS) When you successfully connect to the Web server in the machine, the following page will appear in your browser. A menu frame appears on the left side of the page. When you click an item in the menu, a screen appears in the right frame that allows you to establish settings for that item.
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Storing scanning settings - Scan to USB Sets of scan settings (color mode, resolution, file type, etc.) can be stored for use in various scanning applications. Each set of settings is called a "Scan Mode". When storing a destination, you can select one of the stored scanned modes.
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Scan Mode settings Default Item Description setting Select Full Color, Grayscale, or Mono 2 gradation for Color Mode Full Color the color mode. Resolution Select the resolution. 150 dpi Select "On" to not scan the 4 mm around the edges Void Area of the image and instead attach a white border.
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Storing scanning settings - Network Scanning Click "Network Scanning" in the menu frame of the Web page. Click "Add" below the scan list. If you need to change the settings in a previously stored scan mode, select the scan mode and click "Edit".
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Default Item Description setting When "Mono 2 gradation" or "Grayscale" is selected Light Source for "Color Mode", select "Red", "Green", or "Blue" for Green the light source. Select "JPG", "PDF", or "TIFF" for the file type of the File Type scanned image.
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Storing destinations To store scanning destinations, click [Destination] in the Web page menu frame. This screen can also be used to edit or delete stored destinations. (p.108) A total of 200 destinations* can be stored, including E-mail, FTP, Desktop, and Group destinations.
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS When you have finished entering the information, click [Submit]. The entries will be stored. To perform Scan to E-mail, the SMTP server settings must first be established. (p.116) E-mail destination information Item Description Name (Required) Enter the name of the destination (up to 36 characters). Enter initial text for the destination (maximum of 10 characters).
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Enter the destination information. For the settings, see the following table. When you have completed all the entries, click [Submit]. The entries will be stored. • If you select the "Enable Hyperlink to FTP server to be e-mailed" checkbox and select a previously stored recipient (p.100) from "E- mail Destination", an e-mail will be sent to the recipient informing them of the file format and location of the scanned image data (Scan...
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS FTP destination information Item Description Name (Required) Enter the name of the destination (up to 36 characters). Enter initial text for the destination (maximum of 10 characters). When the destination list is displayed in the Initial (Optional) destination control screen, the initial text is used to group the destinations.
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Storing destinations for Scan to Desktop The destination for Scan to Desktop is stored by the Sharp Network Scanner Tool Setup Wizard when "Network Scanner Tool" is installed in your computer. For this reason, there is no need to store the Scan to Desktop destination in the Web page.
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Scan to Desktop destination information Item Description Name (Required) Enter the name of the destination (up to 36 characters). Enter initial text for the destination (maximum of 10 characters). When the destination list is displayed in the Initial (Optional) destination control screen, the initial text is used to group the destinations.
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Storing Groups (Scan to E-mail) You can send a scanned image to multiple e-mail destinations in a single Scan to E- mail operation. If you frequently transmit to a fixed group of destinations, you can store the destinations as a group. Up to 100 destinations can be stored in one group.
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Storing a group of destinations Item Description Name (Required) Enter the name of the destination (up to 36 characters). Enter initial text for the destinations (maximum of 10 characters). When the destination list is displayed in the Initial (Optional) destination control screen, the initial text is used to group the destinations.
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Storing destinations for Fax Click [Destination] in the menu frame of the Web page. Click [Fax]. Enter the destination information. For the settings, see the following table. When you have completed all the entries, click [Submit]. The entries will be stored.
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Storing destinations for Speed Dial Click [Destination] in the menu frame of the Web page. Click [Speed Dial]. Enter the destination information. For the settings, see the following table. When you have completed all the entries, click [Submit]. The entries will be stored.
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Storing Groups (Fax) Click [Destination] in the menu frame of the Web page. Click [Group(Fax)]. Enter the destination information. For the settings, see the following table. When you have completed all the entries, click [Submit]. The entries will be stored. Group (Fax) Destination Control Information Item Description...
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Editing and deleting programmed transmission destinations To edit or delete programmed destinations, click [Destination] in the menu frame of the Web page. Click [Destination] in the menu frame of the Web page. In the Destinations List, click the checkbox of the destination that you want to edit or delete.
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Printing lists of programmed destinations You can print lists showing the destinations that have been programmed. The following lists can be printed. • Print individual list: Shows the information programmed in e-mail, FTP, desktop, and group destinations. •...
ABOUT THE WEB PAGE (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR) In addition to the menu that appear in the user Web page, the Web page for the administrator also shows menus that can only be established by the administrator. A menu frame appears on the left side of the page. When you click an item in the menu, a screen appears in the right frame that allows you to configure settings for that item.
SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Basic settings for network scanning Click [Network Scanning] in the menu frame and configure the required settings. A password is required to access this screen. (p.117) These settings should only be configured by the network administrator. For explanations of each of the items, click [Help] in the menu frame.
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Set a limit for the size of image files. To prevent the transmission of excessively large files by Scan to E-mail, you can set a size limit. If the image file created from the scanned image is larger than the set limit, the image file is discarded.
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Various server settings The procedures for using [Quick Setup] are explained here. [Quick Setup] is used to quickly configure only the required settings for "DNS", "SMTP", and "LDAP" servers. These settings are normally configured first. DNS server: If you entered a host name in "Primary SMTP Server" or "Secondary SMTP Server"...
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Click [Passwords] in the menu frame. Enter the current password in "Admin Password". When establishing a password for the first time, enter "Sharp" in "Admin Password". Be sure to enter "S" in upper case and "harp" in lower case (passwords are case sensitive).
SCANNING USING THE KEYS ON THE MACHINE When scanning is performed by this method, Scan to USB, Network Scan and scanning through the Button Manager can be selected. If the machine is in copy mode, press the [MODE SELECT] key to switch to scanner mode and clear the previously set copy settings.
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS If needed, adjust the exposure level for TEXT ( TEXT or PHOTO ( | | | | | For a darker image, press the [ ] key ( ). For a lighter image, press the [ ] key ( (When COLOR or GRAY mode is selected.) Adjust the exposure level.
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Enter search characters and press the SCAN USING: [OK] key. You will search the names that were entered for the destinations. Destinations matching the search characters will appear. To enter characters, see "How to enter characters" (p.125). Press the [ ] key ( ) or [...
TRANSMISSION METHODS FOR SCAN TO E-MAIL The e-mail address for a Scan to E-mail transmission can be entered manually or selected from e-mail addresses stored on an LDAP server. Sending an image by entering an e-mail address manually Press the [MODE SELECT] key to select scanner mode.
SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Press the [OK] key and then [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the color mode (COLOR, GRAY and B/W) and exposure level. (For the setting, see page 118.) Press the [START] key ( ) to begin scanning.
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the original size and then press the [OK] key. The original size changes as follows each time the [ ] key ( ) or [ key ( ) is pressed:...
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Image orientation and standard original loading orientation When using the document glass, the original should be placed face down. Center the original vertically on the document glass with the top edge at the left edge of the glass.
SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS How to enter characters You can enter letters with the numeric keys. Letters are marked above each of numeric keys [2] through [9]. To enter a letter, press the appropriate key repeatedly until the desired letter appears (the number of the key appears first, followed by letters in the order marked above the key).
If the Button Manager icon does not appear on the task bar, click the "Start" button, select "All Programs" ("Programs" in Windows 2000), select "Sharp Button Manager Z", and then click "Button Manager" to start Button Manager. Click the tab of the scan menu that you want to set up.
SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Outline of Button Manager Button Manager is a software utility that allows you to use the scanner function at the machine. Button Manager allows you to configure six sets of scanning settings as a scan menu on the machine. To view Help for a setting, click the button in the upper right-hand corner of the window and then click the setting.
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Scanning from the operation panel of the machine (Using Button Manager) • Scanning is not possible during a copy job. • If the SCAN MODE is selected during a print job, the scan job will be stored.
Scanning is not possible during a copy job. Scanning from a TWAIN-compliant application The SHARP scanner driver is compatible with the TWAIN standard, allowing it to be used with a variety of TWAIN-compliant applications. Place the original(s) that you wish to scan on the document glass/RSPF.
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS In the "Scanning Source" menu, select the location where you placed the original in Step 1. • If you placed a one-sided original in the RSPF, select [SPF (Simplex)]. • If you placed a two-sided original in the RSPF, select [SPF (Duplex- Book)] or [SPF (Duplex-Tablet)].
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Scanner driver settings The scanner driver setup screen consists of the "Set-up screen", which lets you select scan settings, and the "Preview screen", which shows the scanned image. For details on the scan settings, click the [Help] button in the preview screen to display Help. Set-up Screen For details on the settings, click the [Help] button in the preview screen to...
SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Preview screen Preview screen "Auto Scan Area Judgement" button Click the "Preview" button in the Set-up Click when the preview screen is screen to display the scanned image. displayed to automatically set the You can specify the scanning area by scanning area to the entire preview dragging the mouse inside the window.
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SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Scanning from a WIA-compliant application (Windows XP/Vista/7) If you are using Windows XP/Vista/7, you can use the WIA driver to scan from WIA- compliant applications. Place the original that you wish to scan on the document glass/ RSPF.
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Click the "start" button, click "Control Panel", click "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Scanners and Cameras". Click the "SHARP AL-xxxx" icon and then click "Get pictures" in "Imaging Tasks". The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" will appear. Click the "Next" button.
Chapter 8 USER SETTINGS The user settings allow you to customize machine settings to better meet your needs. USER PROGRAMS The user settings consist of the following items. To change the user program settings as explained in "SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM"...
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USER SETTINGS Setting codes Program (factory default Program name Explanation number setting appears in bold) • This function automatically switches the machine to a state that consumes even less power than preheat mode if the set duration of time elapses without the machine being used when the power is on.
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USER SETTINGS Setting codes Program (factory default Program name Explanation number setting appears in bold) 1: 5 mm • Use this setting to set the 2: 10 mm MARGIN WIDTH 3: 15 mm margin width. 4: 20 mm 1: 30% •...
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USER SETTINGS Setting codes Program (factory default Program name Explanation number setting appears in bold) 1: AMERICAN ENGLISH 2: ENGLISH 3: FRENCH This is used to set the language 4: SPANISH LANGUAGE used in the display. 5: ------ 18 Languages can be selected. 18: Brazilian portuguese 1: Yes...
USER SETTINGS Print mode Setting codes Program (factory default Program name Explanation number setting appears in bold) When this function is enabled, printing in printer mode will automatically continue using a FORCED 1: ON different size of paper if the OUTPUT 2: OFF specified size of paper runs out in...
SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM Press the [MENU] key and then press the MAIN MENU [OK] key. 1:USER PROGRAM In printer mode, the user programs are accessed by simply pressing the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to...
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USER SETTINGS Audible signals (key entry beep, invalid key beep, base setting beep) The machine sounds three different types of beep signals: a key entry beep that sounds when a valid key is pressed, an invalid key beep that sounds when an invalid key is pressed, and a base setting beep that sounds when a setting is the same as the base setting (base settings are explained below).
When the following indicators light up or blink on the operation panel or the following alphanumeric codes appear in the display, solve the problem immediately referring to both the table below and the indicated page. Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. Indication Cause and remedy...
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Indication Cause and remedy Page Lamp indicator Display The TD (Toner/Developer) cartridge is INSTALL A TD not installed correctly. Reinstall the TD CARTRIDGE. cartridge. Blinks The drum cartridge has reached the end of REPLACE THE its life. Replace it with a new drum DRUM cartridge.
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Display messages (Error Code) Error Code Solution Page Turn off the power and turn it back on. Consult with your network administrator to make sure that no problems exist on the CE-00 CE-01 network or in the server. If the error is not cleared after turning the power off and on, turn off the power and contact your dealer.
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE If your E-mail is returned If a Scan to E-mail is not successfully transmitted, an e-mail informing you of this fact is sent to the return address configured in the SMTP server. If this happens, read the e-mail and determine the cause of the error, and then repeat the transmission.
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Original image samples The original images shown below are samples to help you understand the above explanations. Note that these images are smaller than the actual originals (the actual originals are A4 (8-1/2" x 11") size). Text original A Photo original B...
TROUBLESHOOTING THE MACHINE The following problems are related to the general operation of the machine and copying. Problem Cause and solution Page The machine is not plugged into a power outlet. → Plug the machine into a grounded outlet. Power switch OFF. →...
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Problem Cause and solution Page The original was not placed in the correct position. 23, 24 → Place the original correctly. An appropriate ratio was not used for the size of the original and the size of the paper.
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Problem Cause and solution Page Misfeed occur. → To remove the misfeed, see "MISFEED REMOVAL". The paper is outside of the specified size and weight range. → Use copy paper within the specified range. Paper curled or damp. →...
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Problem Cause and solution Page Copying or printing is performed. → Set the paper size after copying or printing is complete. Paper size for a paper The machine has stopped temporarily tray cannot be set. due to running out of paper or a 18, 22, misfeed.
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting for image transmission Problem Cause and solution The selected "Scan Size" setting is smaller than the actual original size. → Set the scan size to the actual original size (p.119) and make sure that the original is placed in the correct orientation (p.124).
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Problem Cause and solution Check the Web page to see if a limit has been set for the size of image files sent using Scan to E-mail (the factory default setting is "Unlimited"). A limit can be set from 1 MB to 10 MB.
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting for network connection ■ Is the LAN cable Make sure that the LAN cable is firmly inserted in the disconnected? connectors and your computer. The machine cannot be used if it is not connected to ■ Is the machine the same network as the computer, or if it is not configured for use on configured for use on the network.
PROBLEMS DURING SETUP THE SOFTWARE If the software does not install correctly, check the following items on your computer. To remove the software, see "Removing the software" (p.156) MFP driver cannot be installed (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7) If the MFP driver cannot be installed in Windows 2000/XP, follow these steps to check your computer's settings.
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Plug and play screen does not appear If the Plug and Play screen does not appear after you connect the machine to your computer with a USB cable and turn on the machine, follow the steps below to verify that the USB port is available.
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• On Windows Vista/7, click the "Uninstall a program". • On Windows 2000, double-click the "Add/Remove Programs" icon. Select "SHARP AL-2061 MFP Driver" and Button Manager from the list, and remove the software. For more information, refer to your operating manual or to the help files for...
MISFEED REMOVAL When a misfeed occurs, the error indicator blinks, "CLEAR PAPER JAM" appears in the display, and the machine stops operating. If a misfeed occurs when using the RSPF, "RETURN X ORIGINAL(S) START TO RESUME" will appear in the display. ("X"...
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A: Misfeed in the paper feed area Gently remove the misfed paper from the paper feed area as shown in the illustration. If the error indicator blinks and the misfed paper is not visible in the paper feed area, pull out the paper tray and remove the misfed paper.
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Gently remove the misfed paper from under the fusing unit as shown in the illustration. If the paper cannot be removed, proceed to "C: Misfeed in the transport area". The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch the fusing unit when removing misfed paper.
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Raise the fusing unit release lever, close the front cover and then close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The error indicator will go out and the ready indicator will light up. When closing the covers, be sure to close the front cover securely and then close the side cover.
TD (TONER/DEVELOPER) CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT When toner is low, the error indicator will light up and "TD CARTRIDGE IS NEAR EMPTY" will appear in the display. For information on purchasing a new TD cartridge, see START GUIDE. If copying is continued while the indicator is lit, copies will gradually become lighter until the toner runs out.
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Gently pull the TD (Toner/Developer) Lock release button cartridge out while pressing the lock release button. • After removing the TD cartridge, do not shake it or tap on it. Doing so may cause toner to leak from the cartridge. Put the old cartridge immediately in the bag contained in the box of the new cartridge.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The error indicator will go out and the ready indicator will light up. When closing the covers, be sure to close the front cover securely and then close the side cover.
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Hold the drum cartridge handle and Drum cartridge handle gently pull the cartridge out. Dispose of the old drum cartridge in accordance with local regulations. Remove the new drum cartridge from the protective bag and remove the protective cover from the cartridge. Gently install the new drum cartridge.
CHECKING THE TOTAL COUNT AND DRUM CARTRIDGE LIFE You can check the total number of pages output by the machine (all pages printed by the copy function and printer function), as well as the output counts of each function (number of copies, number of scanned pages, etc.) and drum cartridge life. When a count reaches 999,999 it returns to 0.
CLEANING THE MACHINE Proper care is essential in order to get clean, sharp copies. Be sure to take a few minutes to clean the machine on a regular basis. Do not spray flammable cleaner gas. Gas from the spray may...
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE TD (Toner/Developer) cartridge and drum cartridge Remove the TD (Toner/Developer) cartridge and drum cartridge as explained in "TD (TONER/DEVELOPER) CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT" (p.161) and "DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT" (p.163). Wipe the parts of the TD (Toner/Developer) cartridge and drum cartridge shown below with a clean cloth.
TRANSFER CHARGER Turn the power switch off. (p.16) Ensure that the bypass tray is open and then open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button. Take the charger cleaner out by holding the tab. Set the charger cleaner onto the right end of the transfer charger, gently slide the cleaner to the left end, and then remove it.
When ordering supplies, please use the correct part numbers as listed below. Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP Genuine Supplies which are designed, engineered, and tested to maximize the life and performance of SHARP copiers.
Chapter 10 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (MX-CS10) The paper feed unit provide the convenience of increased paper capacity for the unit and a greater choice of paper size readily available for copying. The procedures for loading paper in the paper tray of paper feed unit, changing the paper size, and selecting the paper tray are same as for the paper tray in the unit.
Chapter 11 APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS Model AL-2061 Type Digital Multifunctional System, Desktop Photoconductive OPC drum type Document glass type Fixed Copy/printing system Dry, electrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Originals size Max. A4 Max. A4 Min. A5 Image loss: Max. 4 mm (leading and trailing edges) Max.
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APPENDIX Scan: 600 x 300 dpi Output: 600 x 600 dpi (AUTO/TEXT Resolution mode) Scan: 600 x 600 dpi Output: 600 x 600 dpi (PHOTO mode) Gradation 256 tones (8 bits) Local voltage ±10% (For this copier’s power supply Power supply requirement, see the name plate located on the back of the unit.) Power consumption...
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LAN cable. Scanner utilities Button Manager/Sharpdesk As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may...
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If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it: Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling.