Page 3 - CAUTIONS; Caution label on the unit; Do not install your unit in areas that are:
1 CAUTIONS Caution label on the unit The label ( ) in the fusing area of the unit indicates the following: : Caution, risk of danger : Caution, hot surface Cautions on using Follow the cautions below when using this unit. Warning: • The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing mi...
Page 4 - Cautions on handling; Do not expose the drum cartridge to direct sunlight.; Cautions on laser
2 Cautions on handling Be careful in handling the unit as follows to maintain the performance of this unit. Do not drop the unit, 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 c...
Page 5 - CONTENTS
3 1 2 4 3 5 6 8 7 9 1 INTRODUCTION USING THE MANUALS ................. 4PART NAMES ................................ 5 OPERATION PANEL ...................... 6 2 SETTING UP THE UNIT SETUP PROCEDURE ................... 7CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES ............................. 8PREPARIN...
Page 6 - USING THE MANUALS; Online manual; How to use the online manual; Conventions used in this manual and online manual; INTRODUCTION
4 This chapter provides basic information for using the unit. USING THE MANUALS In addition to this printed manual an online manual is also provided. To get full use of all features and functions of this product, be sure to familiarise yourself with both manuals. This printed manual provides all ins...
Page 7 - PART NAMES; Interface
5 1 PART NAMES Interface TD cartridge Drum cartridge SPF (AL-1 553 ) RSPF (AL-1555) Original cover (AL-1 552 ) Originalexit area 2 3 4 1 5 7 6 8 9 1011 13 14 15 7 Single bypass(AL-1 552 ) USB interface Parallelinterface Multi-bypasstray(AL-1 553 , AL-1555) Paper tray 2(AL-1555) SPF (AL-1 553 ) RSPF ...
Page 8 - OPERATION PANEL
6 OPERATION PANEL AL-1555 A5 A4 A4 B5 A4 A5 141 86 70 Original to copy key and indicators Two-sided copies from one-sided originals.Turn on Long Edge or Turn on Short Edge can be selected. Two-sided copies from two-sided originals. (Can be selected only when the RSPF is used.)(AL-1555) Single-sided ...
Page 9 - SETUP PROCEDURE; Open the package, and make sure that all the accessories are; SETTING UP THE UNIT
7 2 Follow the installation procedure below to use the unit properly. SETUP PROCEDURE When using the unit for the first time, setup the unit following the procedure shown below. * 1 The multi-bypass tray is only included with the AL-1 553 and AL-1555. * 2 If you are only using the unit for copying, ...
Page 10 - PREPARING THE UNIT FOR INSTALLATION
8 CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES Open the carton and check if the following components and accessories are included.If anything is not included or is damaged, contact your authorised service representative. PREPARING THE UNIT FOR INSTALLATION 1 Be sure to hold the handles on both sides o...
Page 11 - Release the scan head locking switch.
9 2 2 Remove all pieces of tape shown in the illustration below. Then open the original cover/SPF/RSPF and remove protective materials. After that, take out the bag containing the power cord and TD cartridge. 3 Release the scan head locking switch. The scan head locking switch is under the original ...
Page 12 - INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE
10 INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE 1 Open the multi-bypass tray (AL-1 553 , AL-1555, p.17), and then open the side cover. 2 Push gently on both sides of the front cover to open the cover. 3 Remove the TD cartridge from the bag. Hold the cartridge on both sides and shake it horizontally four or five time...
Page 14 - CONNECTING THE POWER CORD; Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest outlet.; Power on
12 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD 1 Ensure that the power switch of the unit is in the OFF position. Insert the attached power cord into the power cord socket at the rear of the unit. 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest outlet. Power on Ensure that the power switch of the unit is in t...
Page 15 - Power off methods
13 2 About the scan head The scan head lamp remains on constantly when the unit is in the ready condition (when the start ( ) indicator is illuminated). The unit adjusts the scan head lamp periodically to maintain copying quality. At this time, the scan head moves automatically. This is normal and d...
Page 16 - PAPER; Type of paper; LOADING PAPER
14 Follow the steps below to load paper into the tray. PAPER For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP. * Do not use non-standard envelopes, and envelopes that have metal clasps, plastic snappers, string closures, windows, linings, self-adhesive, patches or synthetic materials. Do not us...
Page 17 - LOADING THE PAPER TRAY; and slide
15 3 LOADING THE PAPER TRAY 1 Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it stops. 2 Remove the pressure plate lock. Rotate the pressure plate lock in the direction of the arrow to remove it while pressing down the pressure plate of the paper tray. 3 Store the pressure plat...
Page 18 - Gently push the paper tray back into the unit.
16 5 Fan the paper and insert it into the tray. Make sure the edges go under the corner hooks. 6 Gently push the paper tray back into the unit. Do not load paper above the maximum height line ( ). Exceeding the line will cause a paper misfeed. • After loading paper, to cancel the blinking without re...
Page 19 - Open the multi-bypass tray and extend the tray.
17 3 BYPASS FEED (including special paper) The multi-bypass tray (AL-1 553 , AL-1555) or the single bypass (AL-1 552 ) can be used to feed standard paper, transparency film, labels, envelopes, and other special purpose paper. Paper measuring from A6 to A4 and in the weight range of 52 g /m 2 to 128 ...
Page 20 - Select copy settings before you begin the copy job.; Using copy mode; Note for loading envelopes
18 The single bypass (AL-1 552 ) 1 Select copy settings before you begin the copy job. For information on the copy settings, see "MAKING COPIES" (p.46)". For information on the print settings, see the online manual or the Help file for the printer driver, and then begin printing from the...
Page 21 - MFP driver; Scanner driver; Sharpdesk; INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
19 4 This chapter explains how to install the software that allows the AL-1 552 , AL- 1 553 and AL-1555 to be used as a printer and scanner, and the procedures for using the printer and scanner functions. The following term is used in this chapter. CD-ROM Means the supplied CD-ROM with the SHARP Per...
Page 23 - Flow of installation; Operating
21 4 Flow of installation Refer to the following table and then begin installation. Operating system Interface Reference pages for how to install Windows XP USB/ Parallel Installing onto Windows XP (USB/parallel interface) (p.22) Windows 98 USB Installing onto Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB interface) (p.2...
Page 24 - MFP
22 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE The following term is used in this section. MFP Means the unit as a printer and scanner. Installing onto Windows XP (USB/parallel interface) Before starting the installation, make sure the USB or parallel interface cable is not connected to the MFP. 1 Insert the supplied C...
Page 29 - Copying files for MFP driver installation.
27 4 6 Copying files for MFP driver installation. 1 After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the "Next" button. 2 A dialog box appears asking you to verify that the interface cable is not connected to the MFP. Make sure that the interface cable is not connected and...
Page 34 - INDICATORS ON THE OPERATION PANEL; Start indicator
32 INDICATORS ON THE OPERATION PANEL The ONLINE indicator and the start ( ) indicator indicate the state of the printer or scanner. Start indicator On: Indicates the unit is ready for copying or scanning is being performed. Blinking: The indicator blinks in the following situations: • When a print j...
Page 35 - USING THE PRINTER MODE; Opening the printer driver from the start menu
33 4 USING THE PRINTER MODE Opening the printer driver from the start menu Open the printer driver setup screen by either of the methods shown below. 1 Click the "start" button. 2 Click "Control Panel", select "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click " Printers and F...
Page 37 - USING THE SCANNER MODE; Using the Button Manager; Setting up the Button Manager
35 4 USING THE SCANNER MODE The scanner driver for this unit includes an STI (Still image) driver and WIA (Windows Image Acquisition) driver. You can install software that supports the STI driver and WIA driver to enable scanning using the operation panel of the unit. Using the Button Manager Settin...
Page 41 - Using the SCANNER key to begin scanning; Application
39 4 Using the SCANNER key to begin scanning 1 Press the SCANNER ( ) key. The unit enters scan mode. 2 Place the original you wish to scan on the original table/SPF/RSPF. For the procedure for placing the original, see "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT" (p.47). 3 Press the right copy quantity key to displ...
Page 42 - Opening the scanner driver and scanning from your computer; Using the SHARP TWAIN
40 4 Press the start ( ) key. Scanning will start and the scanned data will be transferred to the application. Opening the scanner driver and scanning from your computer Follow the steps below to open the scanner driver setup screen. As an example, this instruction is given using Sharpdesk as an ima...
Page 45 - HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL; Click the; Installing Acrobat Reader; Turn on your computer.
43 4 HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL The online manual provides detailed instructions for operating the unit as the printer or scanner and a list of methods for dealing with printing or scanner problems.To access the online manual, your computer must have Acrobat Reader 5.0 or a later version. If it is...
Page 46 - USING OTHER INSTALLED DRIVERS
44 USING OTHER INSTALLED DRIVERS If you use another GDI printer or a Windows Printing System printer, interference between printers may occur and printing may not be performed properly. To use another GDI printer or a Windows Printing System printer, you must change the port setting of the printer d...
Page 47 - CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE; Connecting the USB interface cable; Obtain a shielded USB interface cable.; Connecting the parallel interface cable; Obtain an IEEE1284 shielded parallel interface cable.
45 4 CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE This unit includes both USB and parallel interface connectors.Interface cables for connecting the unit to your computer are not included with thisunit. Please purchase the appropriate cable for your computer. I Connecting the USB interface cable 1 Obtain a shielde...
Page 48 - COPY FLOW; Make sure that paper has been loaded in the paper tray (p.15); MAKING COPIES
46 This chapter explains basic and other copying functions.The unit is equipped with a one-page memory buffer. This memory allows the unit to scan an original once only and make up to 99 copies. This feature improves workflow, reduces operation noise from the copier, and provides higher reliability ...
Page 49 - About interrupt copying; ORIGINAL PLACEMENT; Using the original table
47 5 About interrupt copying If you press the start ( ) key to begin a copy job while a print job using the paper tray or multi-bypass tray is in progress, the copy job will begin automatically after theprint data in the unit's memory is printed (interrupt copying). When this is done, theprint data ...
Page 51 - Stream feeding mode; SET THE COPY QUANTITY; Exposure adjustment
49 5 Stream feeding mode The stream feeding mode allows easy operation of continuous copying from the SPF/RSPF. If the stream feeding mode has been enabled using user program No.4, the SPF/RSPF ( ) indicator will blink approximately 5 seconds after the last original has been fed by the SPF/RSPF. Whi...
Page 52 - Automatic exposure adjustment; ) indicator will go out and
50 Automatic exposure adjustment The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs. This level isset for copying from the original table and copying from the SPF/RSPF respectively. 1 When adjusting the automatic exposure level for copying from the SPF/RSPF, place an original in...
Page 53 - To select a preset copy ratio:; Press the tray select (
51 5 REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Three preset reduction ratios and two enlargement ratios can be selected. The zoom function enables copy ratio selection from 25% to 400% in 1% increments. 1 Set the original and check the paper size. 2 Use the copy ratio selector key and/or ZOOM ( , ) keys to select ...
Page 54 - TWO SIDED COPYING; Making two-sided copies; A A; SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
52 This chapter describes the special functions of this unit. Use these functions as needed. TWO SIDED COPYING When copying from the SPF/RSPF, two-side originals can be copied automatically without having to manually turn them over. Automatic two-sided copying can also be performed without using the...
Page 56 - DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS; Preheat mode; TONER SAVE MODE
54 1 2 3 4 DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Toner save mode (page 54) Reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%. Power save modes (page 55) The unit has two power save modes of operation: preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode. Preheat mode When the unit enters the preheat mode, the power sa...
Page 57 - USER PROGRAMS
55 6 2 Press and hold down the exposure mode selector key for approximately 5 seconds. The MANUAL ( ) indicator will go out and the PHOTO ( ) indicator will begin to blink. The light and dark indicator marked "5" will light up, indicating the standard toner mode is active. 3 To enter the ton...
Page 58 - DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES; Press and hold down the clear (; Program
56 * Factory default settings are indicated with an asterisk (*). 5 Press the start ( ) key. The right-hand number in the display will be steadily lit and the entered value will be stored. 6 Press the light ( ) or dark ( ) key to return to the normal copy mode. DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES Use ...
Page 59 - TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT; MAINTENANCE
57 7 This chapter describes how to replace the TD cartridge and drum cartridge, and how to clear the unit. TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT The TD cartridge replacement required ( ) indicator will light up when toner is needed. For more information on purchasing the TD cartridge, see "ABOUT SUPPLIES AND...
Page 60 - DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
58 4 Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The indicator ( ) will go out and the start ( ) indicator will light up. DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT The useful life of the drum cartridge is approximately 18,000 copies. When the int...
Page 61 - ) indicator will go out and the start; CLEANING THE UNIT; Cabinet; Original table and the back side of the original cover/SPF/RSPF
59 7 4 Gently install the TD cartridge. To install the TD cartridge, see "INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE" (p.10). 5 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 st...
Page 62 - Transfer charger
60 Transfer charger If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty. Clean the charger using the following procedure. 1 Turn the power switch off. (p.13) 2 Ensure that the multi-bypass tray is open (AL-1 553 , AL-1555) and then open the side cover while pressing the si...
Page 63 - TROUBLESHOOTING; TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT
61 8 This chapter describes misfeed removal and troubleshooting.For problems with the printer function or the scanner function, see the online manual or the Help file for the printer/scanner driver. TROUBLESHOOTING If any problem occurs, check the list below before contacting your authorised service...
Page 64 - STATUS INDICATORS
62 STATUS INDICATORS 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 relevant page. Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. Indicati...
Page 65 - MISFEED REMOVAL; Misfeed in the paper feed area
63 8 MISFEED REMOVAL When the misfeed ( ) indicator blinks or blinks in the display, the unit will stop because of a misfeed. If a misfeed occurs when using the SPF/RSPF, a number may appear in the display after a minus sign. This indicates the number of the originals that must be returned to the or...
Page 67 - ) indicator will go out and the; C: Misfeed in the transport area; Lower the fusing unit release lever.
65 8 2 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". 3 Raise the fusing unit release lever and then close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side co...
Page 69 - direction of the arrow while rotating the knob.
67 8 (B) Open the SPF/RSPF and rotate the roller rotating knob to remove the misfed original from the exit area. If the misfed original cannot be easily removed, proceed to (C). (AL-1555) With the RSPF, pull out the reversing tray to remove the misfed original. (C) If the original does not move easi...
Page 70 - SPECIFICATIONS; APPENDIX
68 SPECIFICATIONS Model AL- 1552 AL-1 553 AL-1555 Type Digital multifunctional system, desk-top type Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Printer function Available Scanner function Available Paper tray 250 sheets 250 sheets x 2 Single bypass, Multi-bypass tray S...
Page 72 - ABOUT SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS; Supply list; Parallel interface cable; Supply
70 ABOUT SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS When ordering supplies, please use the correct part numbers as listed below. Supply list * Based on copying onto letter-type paper at 5% toned area (The life of the TD cartridge which has been included in the unit at the factory is approximately 2,000 sheets.) Interface...
Page 73 - MOVING AND STORING THE UNIT; Moving instructions; Push the paper tray back into the unit.; Proper storage; Store the supplies in a location that is:
71 9 MOVING AND STORING THE UNIT Moving instructions When moving the unit, follow the procedure below. 1 Turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet. 2 Open the side cover and front cover, in that order. Remove the TD cartridge and close the front cover and side cover, in tha...
Page 74 - INDEX
72 INDEX A Acrobat Reader ................................. 43Alarm indicator - Drum replacement required indicator .............................. 6, 58, 62 - Misfeed indicator ................ 6, 62, 63- TD cartridge replacement required indicator .............................. 6, 57, 62 Appendix ....
Page 76 - INDEX BY PURPOSE
74 U USB interface cable ..................... 45, 70Using other installed drivers .............. 44Using the manuals ............................... 4Using the printer mode ...................... 33Using the scanner mode ................... 35Using the SHARP TWAIN ................. 40 Z ZOOM indica...
Page 77 - SOFTWARE LICENSE
75 SOFTWARE LICENSE PLEASE READ THIS LICENSE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE. BYUSING THE SOFTWARE, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. 1. License. The application, demonstration, system and other software accompanying this License, whether on disk, in read only memory, or...
Page 79 - MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page: 1/4 Date Revised: Jul. 31. 2002 Date Issued : Jun. 1. 1998 MSDS No. F-00831 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name : AL-100TD / DM-150TD / AL-110TD / AL-110DC (Black Toner) Supplier Identification : Sharp Corporation 22-22 Nagaike-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Ja...
Page 87 - In other Countries outside the EU
Attention: Your product is marked with this symbol. It means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for these products. A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households) 1. In the European Union Att...
