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  • Page 1 MODEL AL-1556 AL-1566 DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Do not make copies of anything which is prohibited from copying by law. The following items are normally prohibited from copying by national law. Other items may be prohibited by local law. ● Money ● Stamps ● Bonds ● Stocks ●...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    COPYING MULTIPLE ORIGINALS ONTO A SINGLE SHEET OF PAPER (2 IN 1 copy) ....................35 CREATING MARGINS WHEN COPYING (Margin shift)......... 38 5 SET UP THE SOFTWARE SOFTWARE FOR AL-1556/1566 ..............40 BEFORE INSTALLATION ................41 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ..............42 SETTING UP BUTTON MANAGER ..............55...
  • Page 4 6 PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS USING THE PRINTER MODE ................ 60 BASIC PROCEDURE FOR PRINTING ............60 USING THE SCANNER MODE............... 61 SCANNING USING THE KEYS ON THE MACHINE ........61 SCANNING FROM YOUR COMPUTER ............62 OPERATION IN COPY, PRINTER, AND SCANNER MODES ....... 62 HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL............

  • Page 5: Cautions

    CAUTIONS Caution label on the machine The label ( ) in the fusing area of the machine indicates the following: : Caution, risk of danger : Caution, hot surface Cautions on using the machine Follow the cautions below when using this machine. Warning: •...

  • Page 6: Cautions On Handling The Machine

    Cautions on handling the machine Be careful in handling the machine as follows to maintain the performance of this machine. Do not drop the machine, subject it to shock or strike it against any object. Do not expose the drum cartridge to direct sunlight. •...

  • Page 7: Environmental Information

    ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION ® As an NERGY Partner, SHARP has determined that ® this product meets the NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. A small amount of ozone is produced within the unit during operation. The emission level is insufficient to cause any health hazard.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    This manual explains the procedures for using the machine as a fax machine. Conventions used in this manual and online manual • The illustrations in this manual show the AL-1556. The appearance of your machine may be different depending on the model and options installed, however, the basic operations are the same.

  • Page 9: Main Features

    MAIN FEATURES High-speed laser copying First-copy time* at 300 dpi* is only 9.6 seconds. Copying speed is 15 copies per minute. This is ideal for business use and provides a big boost to workplace productivity. First-copy time may vary depending on the power-supply voltage, ambient temperature, and other operating conditions.
  • Page 10 Laser printer function • Printer function The accompanying printer driver can be installed to enable use of the machine as a printer. • Network printer function A LAN connector is provided as a standard feature that allows the machine to be used as a network printer.

  • Page 11: 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-1556. The illustrations in this manual show the AL-1556. The appearance of Note your machine may be different depending on the model, however, the basic operations are the same.

  • Page 12: Operation Panel

    PREPARATIONS Operation panel AL-1556 MENU 8 9 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.
  • Page 13 PREPARATIONS Display 1,2,3, É ZOOM É 1,2,3, SP. FUNC READY TO COPY. 100% 12 13 14 16 17 [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.

  • Page 14: Checking Packed Components And Accessories

    CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES Open the carton and check if the following components and accessories are included. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your authorized service representative. If the machine does not function properly during setup or use, or if a Note function cannot be used, see "TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE"...

  • Page 15: Preparing The Machine For Installation

    PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR INSTALLATION Be sure to hold the handles on both sides of the machine to unpack the machine and carry it to the installation location. Remove all pieces of tape shown in the illustration below and then open the RSPF and remove the protective materials. Take out the bag containing the TD cartridge.

  • Page 16: Installing The Td Cartridge

    INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE Open the bypass tray, and then open the side cover. Press gently on both sides of the front cover to open the cover. Remove the TD cartridge from the bag. Remove the protective paper. Hold the cartridge on both sides and shake it horizontally four or five times.
  • Page 17 PREPARATIONS Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. When closing the covers, be Caution 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.

  • Page 18: Power On And Off

    The "AUTO CLEAR" can be changed in the user programs. (p.64) When in the copy READY TO COPY. mode AL-1556 100% 1,2,3, 1,2,3, SP. FUNC The main screen of copy mode appears.

  • Page 19: Power Off

    PREPARATIONS About the scan head The scan head lamp remains on constantly when the machine is in the ready condition (when the ready indicator is illuminated). The machine adjusts the scan head lamp periodically to maintain copying quality. At this time, the scan head moves automatically. This is normal and does not indicate machine trouble.

  • Page 20: Loading Paper

    The tray location indicator will blink when there is no paper in the selected paper tray, or when the selected paper tray is not installed or is improperly installed. PAPER For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper. Paper tray type Paper type...

  • Page 21: Loading The Paper Tray

    ● 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...
  • Page 22 LOADING PAPER Fan the paper and insert it into the tray. Make sure that the edges go under the corner hooks. • Do not load paper above the maximum height line ( Note Exceeding the line will cause a paper misfeed. •...

  • Page 23: Bypass Feed (Including Special Paper)

    • 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.

  • Page 24: Loading Paper In The Bypass Tray

    LOADING PAPER Loading paper in the bypass tray • Paper must be fed narrow side first into the feed slot. Note • Special papers such as transparency film, labels, and envelopes must be fed one sheet at a time through the bypass tray. •...

  • Page 25: Changing A Tray's Paper Size Setting

    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 Note stopped temporarily due to running out of paper or a misfeed. •...

  • Page 26: Making Copies

    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. Note • When a copy is made, the edges will not be copied (image loss). For the image loss, see the "SPECIFICATIONS"...

  • Page 27: Using The Rspf

    MAKING COPIES Using the RSPF • Originals that are A5 to A4 and 52 g/m to 90 g/m can be used. A Note maximum of 30 pages can be placed at once. • Straighten curled originals before placing them in the document feeder tray.

  • Page 28: Stream Feeding Mode

    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. •...

  • Page 29: Selecting The Tray

    SELECTING THE TRAY Press the [TRAY SELECT] key ( READY TO COPY. Each time, you press the [TRAY SELECT] key ( AL-1556 100% EXTRA the location indicated by the tray location indicator changes in the following order : paper tray→bypass tray.

  • Page 30: Making A Copy Darker Or Lighter

    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"...

  • Page 31: Reduction/Enlargement/Zoom

    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 (...

  • Page 32: Convenient Copy Functions

    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 →...

  • Page 33: Ok] Key

    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 2-SIDED COPY until "1 TO 2" appears, and then press the 1 TO 2 [OK] key.
  • Page 34 CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS Using the RSPF Place the original(s) in the RSPF. (p.25) 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.

  • Page 35: Sort Copy

    SORT COPY Copies of multiple original pages can sorted into sets. The number of pages that can be scanned varies depending on the Note 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.
  • Page 36 CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS Using the RSPF Place the originals. (p.25) • If "SORT AUTO SELCT" is enabled in the user programs, the default output Note mode for copying from the RSPF is sort mode (p.65). In this case go directly "...

  • Page 37: Copying Multiple Originals Onto A Single Sheet Of Paper (2 In 1 Copy)

    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.
  • Page 38 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", 1,2,3, "8.5x5.5"...
  • Page 39 CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS Using the RSPF Place the originals. (p.25) Press the [E-SORT/SP.FUN ] key 1,2,3, 1,2,3, SP. FUNC SPECIAL FUNCTION until "2IN1" appears and then press the 2IN1 [OK] key. 1,2,3, 1,2,3, SP. FUNC Press the [ ] key ( ) to move "...

  • Page 40: Creating Margins When Copying (Margin Shift)

    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...
  • Page 41 CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS Press the [ ] key ( ) to move " " to MARGIN SHIFT the "ON" position and then press the [OK] key. 1,2,3, 1,2,3, SP. FUNC Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to MARGIN SHIFT select the margin position and then press...

  • Page 42: Set Up The Software

    "XXXX". For the name of your model, see the operation panel on the machine. • This manual refers to the CD-ROM that accompanied the machine simply as "CD-ROM". SOFTWARE FOR AL-1556/1566 The CD-ROM that accompanies the machine contains the following software: MFP driver Printer driver The printer driver enables you to use the printer function of the machine.

  • Page 43: Before Installation

    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* /1.1* or 10Base-T LAN interface Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT Operating system* Workstation 4.0 (ServicePack 5 or later)* , Windows 2000...

  • Page 44: Installing The Software

    INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE • If you need to use a different connection method after installing the Note software using a USB or network connection, you must first uninstall the software (p.79) and then install it using the new connection method. •...
  • Page 45 SET UP THE SOFTWARE To install all of the software, click the "Standard" button. To install particular packages, click the "Custom" button. If you selected "Custom", go to step 9. Read the message in the "Welcome" window and then click the "Next"...
  • Page 46 Caution regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature, be sure to click "Continue Anyway" or "Yes". When "The installation of the SHARP software is complete" appears, click the "OK" button. Begin the installation of Button Manager (if "Button Manager"...
  • Page 47 "HI-SPEED". For information on switching the USB 2.0 mode, see Chapter 6, "PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS". Begin installation of the scanner driver. "SHARP AL-XXXX" will appear in the "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog box. Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click the "Next" button. Follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 48: Connecting A Usb Cable

    SET UP THE SOFTWARE Begin installation of the printer driver. "SHARP AL-XXXX" will appear in the "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog box. Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click the "Next" button. Follow the on-screen instructions. If you are running Windows 2000/XP and a warning message appears...

  • Page 49: Using The Machine As A Network Printer

    SET UP THE SOFTWARE Insert the cable into the USB connector on the machine. Insert the other end of the cable into your computer's USB port. Using the machine as a network printer • Interface cables for connecting the machine to your computer are not Note included with the machine.

  • Page 50: Set The Ip Address

    SET UP THE SOFTWARE Double-click the "setup" icon ( If the language selection screen appears after you double click the Note "setup" icon, select the language that you wish to use and click the "Next" button. (Normally the correct language is selected automatically.) The "SOFTWARE LICENCE"...
  • Page 51 SET UP THE SOFTWARE The printer or printers connected to the network will be detected. Click the printer to be configured (the machine) and click the "Next" button. • The "Ethernet Address" is indicated on the left side of the machine Note near the LAN connector.
  • Page 52 SET UP THE SOFTWARE Click the "Yes" button. Go to step 11 on page 51. LPR (TCP/IP) direct printing After step 1-7 on page 48 Click the "Printer Driver" button. If you have not set the IP Address, click the "Set the IP Address"...
  • Page 53 SET UP THE SOFTWARE The printer or printers connected to the network will be detected. Click the printer to be configured (the machine) and click the "Next" button. If the machine's IP address cannot be found, make sure the machine is Note powered on, make sure the network cable is connected correctly, and then click the "Search"...

  • Page 54: Sharing The Printer Using Windows Networking

    Caution regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature, be sure to click "Continue Anyway" or "Yes". When "This installation of the SHARP software is complete" appears, click the "OK" button. When the "Finish" screen appears, click the "Close" button.
  • Page 55 SET UP THE SOFTWARE The "SOFTWARE LICENCE" window will appear. Make sure that you understand the contents of the software licence, and then click the "Yes" button. Click the "Printer Driver" button. Read the message in the "Welcome" window and then click the "Next"...
  • Page 56 SET UP THE SOFTWARE For the port to be used, select the machine set as a shared printer, and click the "Next" button. You can also click the "Add Network Port" button and select the printer to be shared (the machine) by browsing the network in the window that appears.

  • Page 57: Setting Up Button Manager

    Windows XP 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 select "Properties" from the "File" menu. In the "Properties" screen, click the "Events" tab.
  • Page 58 Repeat Steps 4 through 6 to link Button Manager to "SC2:" through "SC6:". Select "SC2:" from the "Select an event" pull-down menu. Select "Start this program", select "Sharp Button Manager B" from the pull-down menu, and then click the "Apply" button. Do the same for each ScanMenu through "SC6:".
  • Page 59 Note click "view all Control Panel options". Select "SHARP AL-XXXX" and click the "Properties" button. In Windows Me, right click "SHARP AL-XXXX" and click "Properties" in the pop-up menu. In the "Properties" screen, click the "Events" tab. Select "SC1:" from the "Scanner events"...
  • Page 60 Repeat Steps 5 through 7 to link Button Manager to "SC2:" through "SC6:". Select "SC2:" from the "Scanner events" pull-down menu. Select "Sharp Button Manager B" in "Send to this application" and click the "Apply" button. Do the same for each ScanMenu through "SC6:".

  • Page 61: Printer/Scanner Functions

    Chapter 6 PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS The machine includes a USB connector and a LAN connector as standard equipment. When the USB connector is used, the printer and scanner functions can be used. When the LAN connector is used, the printer function can be used. The machine has the following features: •...

  • Page 62: Using The Printer Mode

    USING THE PRINTER MODE The procedure for loading paper for printing is the same as for loading copy paper. See "LOADING PAPER" (p.18). • Print jobs received while the machine is copying will be stored in Note memory. When the copy job is finished, the print jobs will begin printing.

  • Page 63: Using The Scanner Mode

    Note switch to scanner mode and clear the previously set copy settings. Scanning from the operation panel of the machine Press the [MODE SELECT] key to select AL-1556 scanner mode. The " " indicator lights up to indicate that scanner mode is selected.

  • Page 64: Scanning From Your Computer

    PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS Button Manager scan menu For information on Button Manager settings, see the Button Manager help file. The names in the Button Manager menu ("xxxx" in "SC1:xxxx", etc.) can be changed. See the online manual. SCANNING FROM YOUR COMPUTER The machine supports the TWAIN standard, making it possible to scan from TWAIN- compliant applications.

  • Page 65: How To Use The Online Manual

    In Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, double-click "My Computer" and then double-click the CD-ROM icon. Double-click the "Manual" folder, double-click the "English" folder, and then double-click the AL-1556/1566 "AL_1556_1566.pdf" icon. The window at right will appear. Click to read the online manual.

  • Page 66: User Settings

    Chapter 7 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"...
  • Page 67 USER SETTINGS Setting codes (factory default Program Program name Explanation setting appears number 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.
  • Page 68 USER SETTINGS Setting codes (factory default Program Program name Explanation setting appears number in bold) • The copy resolution in auto and text mode is normally 300 dpi. If high-quality copies are AE/TEXT 1: 300dpi RESOLUTION 2: 600dpi preferred, use this setting to change the resolution to 600 dpi.
  • Page 69 USER SETTINGS Setting codes (factory default Program Program name Explanation setting appears number in bold) • Use this to sound a beep SOUND AT 1: ON when a base setting is DEFAULT 2: OFF selected. (p.70) • This mode reduces toner usage by about 10% when TONER SAVE 1: ON...

  • Page 70: Print Mode

    USER SETTINGS Print mode Setting codes (factory default Program Program name Explanation setting appears number 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...

  • Page 71: Selecting A Setting For A User Program

    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. 1,2,3, 1,2,3, SP. FUNC Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key (...
  • Page 72 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).

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    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. Note Indication...
  • Page 74 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Indication Cause and remedy Page Lamp indicator Display The drum cartridge has reached the end of REPLACE THE its life. Replace it with a new drum Blinks DRUM cartridge. (When the indicator blinks, the CARTRIDGE. machine does not operate.) Error TD CARTRIDGE Toner is low.

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting The Machine

    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. →...
  • Page 76 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Problem Cause and solution Page The original was not placed in the 24, 25 correct position. → Place the original correctly. An appropriate ratio was not used for the size of the original and the size of the paper.
  • Page 77 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. →...
  • Page 78 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 23, 80 misfeed.

  • Page 79: Problems During Setup The Software

    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.79) MFP driver cannot be installed (Windows 2000/XP) If the MFP driver cannot be installed in Windows 2000/XP, follow these steps to check your computer's settings.
  • Page 80 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Plug and play screen does not appear (USB only) 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.

  • Page 81: Removing The Software

    In Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, double-click the "Add/Remove Programs" icon. Select "SHARP AL-1500/1600CS Series MFP (or Printer) 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...

  • Page 82: Misfeed Removal

    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"...

  • Page 83: A: Misfeed In The Paper Feed Area

    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.
  • Page 84 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 Warning removing misfed paper.
  • Page 85 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 Caution then close the side cover.
  • Page 86 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE (C) If the original does not move easily into the exit area, remove it in the direction of the arrow while rotating the roller. "RETURN X ORIGINAL(S) START TO RESUME" will appear in the Note display. Return the indicated number of pages to the document feeder tray.

  • Page 87: Td Cartridge Replacement

    TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT When toner is low, the error indicator will light up and "TONER IS LOW" will appear in the display. For information on purchasing a new TD cartridge, see "ABOUT SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS" (p.91). If copying is continued while the indicator is lit, copies will gradually become lighter until the toner runs out.

  • Page 88: Drum Cartridge Replacement

    DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT The useful life of the drum cartridge is approximately 18,000 copies. When the internal counter reaches approximately 17,000 copies, the error indicator will light up and "A DRUM CARTRIDGE WILL BE NEEDED SOON" will appear in the display. For more information on purchasing a drum cartridge, see "ABOUT SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS"...

  • Page 89: Checking The Total Count And Drum Cartridge Life

    TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The drum replacement required 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 Caution then close the side cover.

  • Page 90: Cleaning The Machine

    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...
  • Page 91 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE TD cartridge and drum cartridge Remove the TD cartridge and drum cartridge as explained in "TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT" (p.85) and "DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT" (p.86). Wipe the parts of the TD cartridge and drum cartridge shown below with a clean cloth. Wipe only the parts that are indicated in the illustration.

  • Page 92: Transfer Charger

    TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Transfer charger Turn the power switch off. (p.17) 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.

  • Page 93: About Supplies And Options

    Note 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. Look for the Genuine Supplies label on the toner package.

  • Page 94: Appendix

    Chapter 9 APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS AL-1556 AL-1566 Model Digital Multifunctional System, Desktop Type Photoconductive OPC drum type Document glass Fixed type Copy/printing Dry, electrostatic transfer system Sheets, bound documents Originals Max. A4 Originals size Max. A4 Min. A5 Image loss: Max. 4 mm (leading and trailing edges) Max.
  • Page 95 APPENDIX Developer system Magnetic brush development Light source Tri-color CCD light source (CCD: 3 components; R, G, and B) Scan: 600 x 300 dpi Output: 600 x 600 dpi(AUTO/TEXT mode) Resolution Scan: 600 x 600 dpi Output: 600 x 600 dpi(PHOTO mode) Gradation Scanning: 256 Printing: 2 value Local voltage ±10% (For this copier’s power supply...

  • Page 96: Printer Function

    Print speed 15ppm Resolution 600 dpi Memory Approx. 10MB Emulation SPLC (Sharp Printer Language with Completion) RJ45 (10 base) Interface USB 2.0 (Full-Speed/Hi-Speed compatible interface) [USB cable] USB cable that supports USB 2.0. Please purchase a commercially available USB cable.

  • Page 97: Scanner Function

    Please purchase a commercially available USB cable. Scanner utilities Button Manager / Sharpdesk As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves Note 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.

  • Page 98: Software License

    SHARP’S Licensors and any other proprietary legends of SHARP and/or its Licensors that were on the original copy of the Software. You may also transfer all your license rights in the software, the backup copy of the Software, the related documentation and a copy of this License to another party, provided the other party reads and agrees to the terms and conditions of this License.
  • Page 99 Clause 6. A disk will be replaced when it is returned to SHARP or a SHARP authorized representative with a copy of the receipt. SHARP will have no responsibility to replace a disk damaged by accident, abuse or misapplication.

  • Page 100: Material Safety Data Sheet

    Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. Telephone number for information : 905-890-2100 Emergency telephone number : 1-800-255-3924 Australia Sharp Corporation of Australia PTY. Ltd. Oceania No1 Huntingwood Drive Huntingwood Blacktown N.S.W. Telephone number for information : 1300-13-50-22 Germany Sharp Electronics (Europe) GMBH...
  • Page 101 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page: 2/4 Data Revised: Jul. 31, 2002 Data Issued: Jun. 1, 1998 MSDS NO. F-00831 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Most Important Hazards and Effects of the Products Human Health Effects :There are no anticipated carcinogenic effects from exposure based on animal tests performed using toner.
  • Page 102 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page: 3/4 Data Revised: Jun.28.2002 Data Issued: Nov.1.2000 MSDS NO. F-31001 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering Measures Ventilation :None required with intended use. Exposure limit values OSHA-PEL (USA) :15mg/m (Total Dust) , 5mg/m (Respirable Dust) ACGIH-TLV (USA) :10mg/m (Total Dust) , 3mg/m...
  • Page 103 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page: 4/4 Data Revised: Jul. 31, 2002 Data Issued: Jun. 1, 1998 MSDS NO. F-00831 :In a study in rats of chronic inhalation exposure to a typical toner, a mild to Chronic Effect moderate degree of lung fibrosis was observed in 92% of the rats in the high concentration (16mg/m ) exposure group, and a minimal to mild degree of fibrosis was noted in 22% of the animals in the middle (4mg/m...
  • Page 104 Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. Telephone number for information : 905-890-2100 Emergency telephone number : 1-800-255-3924 Australia Sharp Corporation of Australia PTY. Ltd. Oceania No1 Huntingwood Drive Huntingwood Blacktown N.S.W. Telephone number for information : 1300-13-50-22 Germany Sharp Electronics (Europe) GMBH...
  • Page 105 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page: 2/4 Data Revised: Jul .31, 2002 Data Issued: Jun. 1, 1998 MSDS NO. F-30831 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Most Important Hazards and Effects of the Products Human Health Effects :There are no anticipated carcinogenic effects from exposure based on animal tests performed using toner.
  • Page 106 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page: 3/4 Data Revised: Jun.28.2002 Data Issued: Nov.1.2000 MSDS NO. F-31001 Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory Protection :Not required under intended use. Hand Protection :Not required under intended use. Eye Protection :Not required under intended use. Skin Protection :Not required under intended use.
  • Page 107 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page: 4/4 Data Revised: Jul .31, 2002 Data Issued: Jun. 1, 1998 MSDS NO. F-30831 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION No data are available. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION :Waste material may be dumped or incinerated under conditions Waste from residues which meet all federal, state and local environmental regulations.

  • Page 108: Index

    INDEX Symbols Cleaning the TD cartridge and drum cartridge ........... 89 ] key....... 31, 33, 36 [CLEAR ALL] key ....... 11, 16 ] key ....10, 23, 28, 29, 31 [CLEAR] key......10, 24, 80 ] key ....10, 23, 28, 29, 31 Connecting a USB cable ....
  • Page 109 Initial settings........16 Offset function ......34, 65 Installation environment and usable [OK] key..........10 software ..........41 Online Manual ......6, 63 Installing Acrobat Reader ....63 Operation in copy, printer, and Installing the software....... 42 scanning modes ....... 62 Installing the TD cartridge ....
  • Page 110 Ready indicator ... 11,16, 71, 81, 82, 83 TD cartridge...... 9, 14, 85, 89 Recycled paper ........ 18 TD cartridge replacement....85 Removing the software..... 79 Thick paper........18 Reversing tray ......9, 83 Transfer charger......9, 90 Roller ..........83 Transparency film....
  • Page 111 INDEX BY PURPOSE Preparations Connecting the computer Installation the machine, Acrobat Reader, installing ....63 preparing ........... 13 Basic procedure for printing ....60 Packed components and accessories, Button Manager, setting up checking ..........12 - Windows 98/Me/2000....57 Paper, loading - Windows XP .........
  • Page 112 MEMO...
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  • Page 114 ➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣ Required in IEC-950 (EN 60 950) - Europe • The equipment should be installed near an accessible socket outlet for easy disconnection. Required in Appendix ZB of BS 7002 (En 60 950) — United Kingdom MAINS PLUG WIRING INSTRUCTIONS The mains lead of this equipment is already fitted with a mains plug which is either a non-rewireable (moulded) or a rewireable type.

  • Page 115: Luokan 1 Laserlaite

    VAROITUS! LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE. VARNING OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ ANNAT SÄTT ÄN I DENNA BRUKSANVISNING SPECIFICERATS, KAN ANVÄNDAREN UTSÄTTAS FÖR OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING, SOM ÖVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN FÖR LASERKLASS 1. CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.
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