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Digital Laser Copier/Printer

Operation Manual

MODEL

AL-1340

Summary of Contents for AL-1340 - B/W Laser - Copier

Page 1: ...Digital Laser Copier Printer Operation Manual MODEL AL 1340 ...

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: ...GE 11 LOADING COPY PAPER installing 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 Setting a large original 19 EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT PHOTO COPYING 20 REDUCTION ENLARGEMENT ZOOM 20 BYPASS FEED special paper 21 TWO SIDED COPYING 22 4 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 23 TONER SAVE MODE 23 USER PROGRAMS...

Page 4: ... When copier is not in use 30 6 COPIER TROUBLE MISFEED REMOVAL 31 A Misfeed in the paper feed area 31 B Misfeed in the fusing area 32 C Misfeed in the transport area 33 TROUBLESHOOTING 34 STATUS INDICATORS 35 DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES 35 AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT 36 7 APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS 37 SUPPLY PART NUMBERS AND STORAGE 38 MOVING INSTRUCTIONS 39 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: ... 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 ...

Page 8: ...idge handle Paper feed roller 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 Paper output tray Paper output tray extension Parallel interface connector Paper guides Manual bypass ...

Page 9: ...io display key p 20 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 23 24 Zoom keys Use to select any reduction or enlargement copy ratio fro...

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: ... 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 i...

Page 12: ...mpatible computer Printer driver CD ROM Copier 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: ...open the original cover and remove protective materials and a f b c d g h e 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 INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE 1 Open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button ...

Page 14: ...trings upward one at a time Protective pins CAUTION tape 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 4 or 5 times 5 Hold the tab of the protective cover and pull the tab to your side to remove the cover ...

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 24 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 24 USER PROGRAMS Initial settings of operation panel The copier assumes the initial settings when the copier is turne...

Page 19: ... 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 279 4mm International C5 162mm x 229mm Do not use envelopes that have metal clasps plastic snappers string closures windows linings self adhesive patc...

Page 20: ... 3 Open the original cover 4 Place the original face down on the original table Align it with the original scale and the centering mark mark Original scale 5 Gently close the original cover When copying a book or an original which has been folded or a crumpled original press down the original cover lightly If the original cover is not securely closed the copies may be striped or blurred A book an ...

Page 21: ...git Press the left copy quantity key to set the tens digit from 1 to 9 7 Press the print key To display the number of copies made in a continuous run press the left copy quantity key To stop copying in the middle of a run press the clear key Copying will stop and the number in the display will be reset to 0 Setting a large original The original cover can be removed to allow copying of bulky object...

Page 22: ... 4 is selected the two right handmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously 4 Set the number of copies using the copy quantity keys and press the print key REDUCTION ENLARGEMENT ZOOM Three preset reduction ratios and two enlargement ratios can be selected The zoom function enables copy ratio selection from 50 to 200 in 1 increments 1 Set the original and check the copy paper size ...

Page 23: ...d press the print key BYPASS FEED special paper The single sheet manual bypass can be used to feed standard paper transparency film labels and other special purpose papers 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 maximum size 1 Place the original face down on the original t...

Page 24: ... make a copy The first copy can be made using either the paper tray or the manual bypass 2 Replace the first original with the second original on the original table and close the original cover Make sure that the first and second originals are oriented in the same way on the original table 3 For tablet binding turn the first copy over left to right as shown below For booklet binding turn the first...

Page 25: ... copy from the preheat mode make desired 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 t...

Page 26: ...tor will light up steadily The 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 The user programs allow the parameters of certain functions to be set changed or canceled as desired Setting the power save modes and auto clear time 1 Press and hold down the light ...

Page 27: ... No 1 Auto clear time 0 OFF 1 30 sec 2 60 sec 3 90 sec 4 120 sec 5 10 sec 2 Preheat mode 0 30 sec 1 60 sec 2 90 sec 3 Auto power shut 0 2 min 1 5 min 2 15 min off timer 3 30 min 4 60 min 5 120 min 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...

Page 28: ...r 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 minutes and...

Page 29: ...ired indicator will light 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 38 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 p...

Page 30: ...s 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 and then close the side cover If the covers are closed in the wrong order the covers may be damaged USER MAINTENANCE Proper care is essential in order to get clean sharp copies Be sure to take a few minutes to ...

Page 31: ... be dirty Clean the charger using the following procedure 1 Turn the power switch off 2 Open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button 3 Take the charger cleaner out by holding the tab Set the charger cleaner onto the right end of 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 r...

Page 32: ...nal position Close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button 5 Turn the power switch on 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 two locations ...

Page 33: ...ed here proceed to B Misfeed in the fusing area p 32 A Misfeed in the paper feed area 1 Gently remove the misfed paper from the paper feed area as shown in the illustration When blinks in the display and the misfed paper is not seen from the paper feed area pull out the paper tray and remove the misfed paper If the paper cannot be removed proceed to B Misfeed in the fusing area The fusing unit is ...

Page 34: ...r 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 Doing so may cause a burn or other injury Do not touch the surface of the drum green portion of the drum cartridge when removing the misfed paper Doing so may cause smudges on copies Do not remove the...

Page 35: ...ides of the front cover to open the cover 3 Rotate the feeding roller in the direction of the arrow and gently remove the misfed paper from the exit area Feeding roller 4 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 misfeed indicator will go out and the ready indicator will light up Whe...

Page 36: ...o 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 31 17 38 Paper misfeeds frequently 29 Striped copies Is transfer charger clean Clean the transfer charger Non...

Page 37: ...ray is not securely installed Push the tray in securely The TD cartridge is not installed Check if the cartridge is installed Side cover is open Close the side cover securely by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button P is blinking in the display Paper tray or bypass tray is empty Load copy paper A misfeed has occurred in the paper tray or bypass tray Remove the misfed paper...

Page 38: ...rresponding to the automatic exposure level which has been selected will light up 3 Press the light or dark key to lighten or darken the automatic exposure level as desired If exposure level 2 is selected the two left handmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously Also if level 4 is selected the two right handmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously 4 Press the ...

Page 39: ...olution Scan 400 dpi Output 600 dpi Gradation Scan 256 levels Output 2 levels Memory 6MB Power supply AC 120V 10 60 Hz 2 Power consumption 1 000 W Overall dimensions 23 9 W x 17 5 D 607 mm W x 445 mm D Weight Approx 39 7 lbs 18 kg TD and drum cartridges included Copier dimensions 20 4 W x 17 5 D x 11 5 H 518 mm W x 445 mm D x 293 mm H Operating conditions Temperature 50 F to 86 F 10 C to 30 C Humi...

Page 40: ...e 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 stable temperature not exposed to direct sunlight 2 Store copy paper in the wrapper and lying flat Paper stored out of the wrapper or in packages standing on end may curl or get damp resulting in paper misfeeds For best copyi...

Page 41: ...ver 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 the copier th...

Page 42: ...icator 7 35 replacement 27 E Enlargement 20 Exposure adjustment 20 F Features 4 Fixed copy ratio 21 Fusing unit release lever 6 32 I Initial settings 16 Installation location 8 TD cartridge 11 L Light key 20 Loading copy paper 13 M Maintenance 28 Manual bypass 21 Manual exposure 20 Manual feeding 21 Misfeed removal fusing area 32 paper feed area 31 transport area 33 Moving instructions 39 N Names ...

Page 43: ...key 18 Protective packing materials 11 R Ready indicator 7 Reduction 20 Replacement drum cartridge 27 TD cartridge 26 INDEX S Screw 11 14 Special paper 17 Specifications copier 37 paper 17 Status indicators 35 Supply life 38 part number 38 storage 38 T TD cartridge indicator 7 35 installation 11 replacement 26 Toner save mode 23 Total number of copies 35 Transfer charger 6 29 Troubleshooting 34 Tw...

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Page 45: ... 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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