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Copier trouble?

MISFEED REMOVAL

(C) If the original does not move easily into the exit area, remove it in the direction of the

arrow while rotating the knob.

A number may appear in the display after a minus sign, indicating the number
of the originals that must be returned to the document feeder tray.
Clear the misfeed and return the required number of originals. Then press the
print (

) key to resume copying.

Summary of Contents for 1551 - AL B/W Laser

Page 1: ...Digital Laser Copier Printer Operation Manual MODEL AL 1551 ...

Page 2: ...rence 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 Canad...

Page 3: ...lling the paper tray 13 POWER TO COPIER 15 POWER ON 16 Initial settings of operation panel 16 3 MAKING 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 4 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 26 TONER SAVE MODE 26 USER PROGRAMS power save modes auto clear time stream feedi...

Page 4: ... not in use 34 6 COPIER 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 7 APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS 44 SUPPLY PART NUMBERS AND STORAGE 46 MOVING INSTRUCTIONS 47 INDEX CONTENTS ...

Page 5: ...tinent 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 oper...

Page 6: ... 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 S...

Page 7: ... 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 co...

Page 8: ...tton 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 Handle Bypass tray guides Bypass tray Paper output tray Paper output tray extension Parallel interface connector ...

Page 9: ...nt 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 ...

Page 10: ...ved 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 humidit...

Page 11: ...ed area CAUTIONS ON HANDLING Be careful in handling the copier as follows to maintain the performance of this copier Do not drop the copier subject it to shock or strike it against any object Do not expose the drum cartridge to direct sunlight Doing so will damage the surface green portion of the drum cartridge causing smudges on copies Store spare supplies such as drum cartridges andTD cartridges...

Page 12: ...terface cable IBM PC AT or compatible computer If anything is not included or is damaged contact our Technical Assistance Department at 1 630 378 3590 in the USA or 1 877 SHARP CC toll free 905 568 7140 in Canada Save the carton and packing materials These can be re used for transporting the machine should it be necessary UNPACKING Be sure to hold the handles on both sides of the copier to unpack ...

Page 13: ...ve all pieces of tape shown in the illustration below Then open the original cover and remove protective materials and 2 Use a coin or suitable object to remove the screw Store the screw in the paper tray because it will be used if the copier has to be moved p 14 ...

Page 14: ... protective pins from the fusing unit by pulling the strings upward one at a time CAUTION tape Protective pins 3 Push gently on both sides of the front cover to open the cover 4 Remove theTD cartridge from the bag Remove the protective paper Hold the cartridge on both sides and shake it horizontally four or five times Hold the tab of the protective cover and pull the tab to your side to remove the...

Page 15: ... pressing the round projections near the side cover open button When closing the covers be sure to close the front cover securely and then close the side cover If the covers are closed in the wrong order the covers may be damaged LOADING COPY PAPER installing the paper tray 1 Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it stops ...

Page 16: ...e front of the paper tray To store the pressure plate lock rotate the lock to fix it on the relevant location Screw Pressure plate lock 4 Adjust the paper guides on the paper tray to the copy paper width and length Squeeze the lever of paper guide and slide the guide to match with the width of the paper Move paper guide to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray Paper guide B Paper guide A 5 Fa...

Page 17: ...tion Insert the attached power cord into the power cord socket at the rear of the copier If you use the copier in a country other than the country where the copier was purchased you will need to make sure that your local power supply is compatible with your model If you plug the copier into an incompatible power supply irreparable damage to the copier will result 2 Plug the other end of the power ...

Page 18: ...of a run is made or power is turned on The settings of the power save modes can be modified See page 27 USER PROGRAMS The copier will return to the initial settings a preset amount of time after the last copy is made The preset amount of time auto clear time can be changed See page 27 USER PROGRAMS Initial settings of operation panel The copier assumes the initial settings when the copier is turne...

Page 19: ...4 lbs Invoice 5 1 2 x 8 1 2 A4 210mm x 297mm B5 182mm x 257mm A5 148 5mm x 210mm A6 105mm x 148 5mm Special Transparency Letter 8 1 2 x 11 media film A4 210mm x 297mm Envelope Commercial 10 4 1 8 x 9 1 2 Monarch 3 7 8 x 7 1 2 International DL 110mm x 220mm International C5 162mm x 229mm Do not use envelopes that have metal clasps plastic snappers string closures windows linings self adhesive patch...

Page 20: ...he original table the copy paper size must be letter When making two sided copies from the RSPF letter legal and invoice sizes can be used Non standard size paper cannot be used When making two sided copies from the RSPF a multiple number of copies cannot be set When making two sided copies the bypass tray cannot be used When using two sided invoice size originals from the RSPF be sure to place th...

Page 21: ...operly set or the RSPF is not properly closed Badly damaged originals may misfeed in the RSPF It is recommended that such originals be copied from the original table Special originals such as transparency film should not be fed through the RSPF but should be placed directly on the original table Image loss max 5 32 4 mm can occur at the leading and trailing edges of the copies Also image loss max ...

Page 22: ...he original to copy indicators B When copying in a one sided to two sided mode Use the original to copy key to select the desired one sided to two sided copying mode Turn on Long Edge or Turn on Short Edge See the illustrations on page 18 C When copying in the two sided to two sided mode Use the original to copy key to select the two sided to two sided copying mode The originals must be set in the...

Page 23: ...ies using the two copy quantity keys when copying from the original table or copying in a 1 sided copy mode from the RSPF Press the clear key to clear an entry if a mistake is made A single copy can be made with the initial setting i e when 0 is displayed Press the right copy quantity key to set the unit digit from 0 to 9 This key will not change the tens digit Press the left copy quantity key to ...

Page 24: ...indicator is blinking any new originals placed in the document feeder tray will be fed and copied automatically If the stream feeding mode has been disabled the print key must be pressed each time the originals are set even immediately after completion of a copy run from the RSPF The default setting of the stream feeding mode is ON See page 27 USER PROGRAMS EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT PHOTO COPYING Copy d...

Page 25: ...nction enables copy ratio selection from 50 to 200 in 1 increments 1 Set the original and check the copy paper size 2 Use the copy ratio selector key and or zoom keys to select the desired copy ratio To verify a zoom setting without changing the zoom ratio press and hold down the copy ratio display key When the key is released the display will return to the copy quantity display To reset the ratio...

Page 26: ...ress the print key BYPASS FEED including special paper The bypass tray automatically feeds up to 50 sheets of standard copy paper and also feeds special papers such as transparency film and labels one sheet at a time Copy paper measuring from 3 1 2 x 5 1 2 to 8 1 2 x 14 and in the weight range of 14 to 34 5 lbs can be used in this tray For paper weighing from 28 to 34 5 lbs 8 1 2 x 11 is the maxim...

Page 27: ...own all the way into the bypass tray Paper must be fed narrow side into the feed slot Transparency film labels and other special purpose papers must be fed individually When copying onto transparency film remove each copy promptly Do not let copies stack up When loading an envelopes make sure that it is straight and flat Print face 4 Press the tray select key to select the bypass tray Set the numb...

Page 28: ...copier selections and press the print key using the normal copying procedure Auto power shut off mode When the copier enters the auto power shut off mode the power save indicator will light up and other indicators will go out The auto power shut off mode saves more power than the preheat mode but requires a longer time before starting copying To copy from the auto power shut off mode press the pri...

Page 29: ...toner save mode is now active To return to the standard mode repeat the procedure but use the dark key to select exposure level 5 in step 3 USER PROGRAMS power save modes auto clear time stream feeding mode The user programs allow the parameters of certain functions to be set changed or canceled as desired Setting the power save modes auto clear time and stream feeding mode 1 Press and hold down t...

Page 30: ... min 5 120 min 4 Stream feeding 0 OFF 1 ON mode 5 Auto power shut 0 OFF 1 ON off mode Factory default settings are indicated with an asterisk 5 Press the print key The right hand number in the display will be steadily lit and the entered value will be stored To change the setting or to set another mode press the clear key The copier will return to step 2 6 Press the light or dark key to return to ...

Page 31: ...he copier stops it may be possible to make a few more copies by taking theTD cartridge out of the copier shaking it horizontally then reinstalling it If copying is not possible after this operation replace the TD cartridge During long copy run of a dark original the ready indicator may blink the indicator light up and the copier stop even though toner is left The copier will feed toner up to 2 min...

Page 32: ...ht up indicating that replacement of the drum cartridge will be needed soon For more information on purchasing the drum cartridge see SUPPLY PART NUMBERS AND STORAGE on page 46 When the indicator begins to blink the copier will stop operating until the cartridge is replaced Replace the drum cartridge at this time Do not remove the protective cover on the drum portion black paper of a new drum cart...

Page 33: ...use smudges on the copies 5 Gently install the TD cartridge To install the TD cartridge see page 12 INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE 6 Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button The drum replacement required indicator will go out and the ready indicator will light up When closing the covers be sure to close the front cover securely an...

Page 34: ...d from the outlet Do not use thinner benzene or other volatile cleaning agents Doing so may cause deformation discoloration deterioration or malfunction Cabinet Wipe the cabinet with a soft clean cloth Original table and original cover Stains on the glass cover or RSPF roller will also be copied Wipe the glass cover and RSPF roller with a soft clean cloth If necessary dampen the cloth with a glass...

Page 35: ...e 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 Repeat this operation two or three times Slide the charger cleaner from the right end to the left end along the groove of the transfer charger If the cleaner is stopped on the way smudges on copies may occur 4 Return the charger cle...

Page 36: ...ies and user maintenance When copier is not in use To prevent entry of dust and foreign matter store the copier as follows 1 Remove the power cord and secure the copier using tape four locations USER MAINTENANCE ...

Page 37: ...ill remain off For a misfeed of originals in the RSPF see E Misfeed in the RSPF on page 39 If the copier is turned on with the lower side cover open the misfeed indicator will blink In this case close the lower side cover The misfeed indicator will go out 1 Ensure that the bypass tray is open and then open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button 2 Check the misfeed location Remove...

Page 38: ...er Doing so may damage the drum and cause smudges on copies If the paper has been fed through the bypass tray do not remove the misfed paper through the bypass tray Toner on the paper may stain the paper transport area resulting in smudges on copies 2 Close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button The misfeed indicator will go out and the ready indicator wil...

Page 39: ...er on the paper may stain the paper transport area resulting in smudges on copies 3 Raise the fusing unit release lever and then close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button The misfeed indicator will go out and the ready indicator will light up C Misfeed in the transport area 1 Lower the fusing unit release lever Fusing unit release lever 2 Push gently on...

Page 40: ...the front cover securely and then close the side cover If the covers are closed in the wrong order the covers may be damaged D Misfeed in the lower paper feed area 1 Open the lower side cover under the bypass tray and remove the misfed paper If blinks and the misfed paper is not seen from the area of the lower side cover pull out the lower paper tray and remove the misfed paper Then close the lowe...

Page 41: ...tly to the left and out from the document feeder tray Close the feeding roller cover Open and close the original cover to clear the RSPF misfeed indicator If the misfed original cannot be easily removed proceed to C Feeding roller cover B Open the original cover and rotate the roller rotating knob to remove the misfed original from the exit area If the misfed original cannot be easily removed proc...

Page 42: ...t in the direction of the arrow while rotating the knob A number may appear in the display after a minus sign indicating the number of the originals that must be returned to the document feeder tray Clear the misfeed and return the required number of originals Then press the print key to resume copying ...

Page 43: ...de Press the print key to cancel the auto power shut off mode Copies are too dark or too light Is the copier in the photo exposure mode Cancel the photo exposure mode Dust dirt smudges appear on copies Original table or original cover dirty Clean regularly Use a clean original Original smudged or blotchy 17 13 14 35 17 46 Paper misfeeds frequently 33 Striped copies Is transfer charger clean Clean ...

Page 44: ...ray into the copier securely TD cartridge must be replaced Replace it with a new one TD cartridge replacement required indicator Indication See page Cause and remedy CH is steadily lit in the display The paper tray indicator is blinking CH is blinking in the display Misfeed indicator Blinking RSPF misfeed indicator Paper tray is not securely installed Push the tray in securely The TD cartridge is ...

Page 45: ...e 3 Press and hold down the exposure mode selector key for approximately 5 seconds The photo indicator will go out and the AUTO indicator will begin to blink One or two exposure indicators corresponding to the automatic exposure level which has been selected will light up 4 Press the light or dark key to lighten or darken the automatic exposure level as desired If exposure level 2 is selected the ...

Page 46: ...y of two sided copying Copy speed 15 copies min Continuous copying Max 99 copies subtractive counter First copy time 9 6 seconds normal copying mode Approximately Copy ratio Variable 50 to 200 in 1 increments total 151 steps Fixed 50 64 78 100 129 200 Exposure system Original table Moving optical source slit exposure stationary platen with automatic exposure RSPF Moving original Copy paper feed Tw...

Page 47: ... Standby Background noise level Sound Pressure Level LPA bystander positions Copying 40 dB A Standby Background noise level Noise emission measurement in accordance with ISO 7779 First copy time may differ depending on operating conditions such as power supply voltage and room temperature As a part of our policy of continuous improvement SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification ch...

Page 48: ...st Supply Part number Usable life TD cartridge AL 100TD Approx 6 000 sheets AL 110TD Approx 4 000 sheets Drum cartridge AL 100DR Approx 18 000 sheets Based on copying onto letter type paper at 5 toned area The life of the TD cartridge which has been included in the copier at the factory is approximately 2 000 sheets Proper storage 1 Store the supplies in a location that is clean and dry at a stabl...

Page 49: ...e the side cover If the covers are closed in the wrong order the covers may be damaged 5 Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it stops 6 Push the center of the pressure plate down until it locks in place and lock the plate using the pressure plate lock which has been stored in the front of the paper tray 7 Use a coin or suitable object to attach to the left side of ...

Page 50: ... replacement 30 E Enlargement 23 Exposure adjustment 22 F Features 4 Fixed copy ratio 23 Fusing unit release lever 6 36 I Initial settings 16 Installation location 8 TD cartridge 12 L Light key 22 Loading copy paper 13 M Maintenance 32 Manual exposure 22 Manual feeding 24 Misfeed removal fusing area 36 lower paper feed area 38 paper feed area 36 RSPF 39 transport area 37 Moving instructions 47 N N...

Page 51: ... Protective packing materials 11 R Ready indicator 7 Reduction 23 Replacement drum cartridge 30 TD cartridge 29 Reversing single pass feeder RSPF 19 INDEX S Screw 11 14 Special paper 17 Specifications copier 44 paper 17 Status indicators 42 Supply life 46 part number 46 storage 46 T TD cartridge indicator 7 42 installation 12 replacement 29 Toner save mode 26 Total number of copies 28 Transfer cha...

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Page 53: ... 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...

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