User manual SHARP AL-1250

[. . . ] FOR YOUR PROTECTION. . . To aid in reporting this compact copier in case of loss or theft, please record below the model number and serial number located on the back of the unit. We also suggest you record all the information listed and retain for future reference. MODEL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE Dealer Address State Service Station Address State Zip City Telephone Zip City Telephone SERIAL NUMBER For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service, or to obtain product literature, accessories, or supplies, please call 1 - 800 - BE-SHARP For customer assistance, please visit http://www. sharpusa. com on the World Wide Web or call 1-(630)378-3590. CONTENTS 1 GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 3 CAUTIONS 3 MAIN FEATURES 4 PART NAMES 6 OPERATION PANEL 7 2 INSTALLATION COPIER INSTALLATION 8 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING 9 CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES UNPACKING 10 REMOVING PROTECTIVE PACKING MATERIALS 11 INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE 12 LOADING COPY PAPER (installing the paper tray) 13 POWER TO COPIER 15 POWER ON 16 ­ Initial settings of operation panel 16 10 3 MAKING COPIES PAPER 17 NORMAL COPYING 18 ­ Stream feeding mode 20 EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM 21 BYPASS FEED (including special paper) 22 TWO-SIDED COPYING 23 20 4 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 25 TONER SAVE MODE 25 USER PROGRAMS (power save modes, auto clear time, stream feeding mode) 26 ­ Setting the power save modes, auto clear time, and stream feeding mode 26 DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES 27 1 CONTENTS 5 SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT USER MAINTENANCE ­ ­ ­ ­ Cabinet 31 31 32 33 31 28 29 DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT Original table and original cover Transfer charger When copier is not in use 6 COPIER TROUBLE? MISFEED REMOVAL 34 35 36 37 35 ­ A Misfeed in the paper feed area ­ B Misfeed in the fusing area ­ C Misfeed in the transport area (AL-1250 and AL-1521 only) ­ E Misfeed in the SPF TROUBLESHOOTING STATUS INDICATORS 39 40 41 38 ­ D Misfeed in the lower paper feed area AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT 7 APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS 42 44 45 OPTION AND SUPPLY PART NUMBERS AND STORAGE MOVING INSTRUCTIONS INDEX 2 1 q GETTING STARTED 1 Getting started This chapter provides basic information for using the copier. INTRODUCTION This copier has been designed to provide intuitive operating ease while requiring a minimum amount of space. To get full use of all copier features, be sure to familiarize yourself with this manual and the copier. [. . . ] The 6 Press the light ( ) or dark ( ) key to return to the normal copy mode. DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES Use the following procedure to display the total number of copies. 1 Press the clear ( ) key to reset the display to zero. 2 Press and hold down the clear ( ) key for approximately 5 seconds. The total number of copies will appear in two steps, each with three digits. Example: Total number of copies is 1, 234. 27 5 SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. This chapter describes how to replace the TD cartridge and the drum cartridge. 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 OPTION AND SUPPLY PART NUMBERS AND STORAGE on page 44. If copying is continued while the indicator is lit, copies will gradually become lighter until the copier stops and the indicator begins blinking. After the copier stops, it may be possible to make a few more copies by taking the TD cartridge out of the copier, shaking it horizontally, then reinstalling it. If copying is not possible after this operation, replace the TD cartridge. q 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 then the ready ( ) indicator will light up. Press the print ( ) key to restart copying. q 5 Supplies and user maintenance 1 Ensure that the bypass tray is open and then open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button. Then, push gently on both sides of the front cover to open the cover. 2 Gently pull the TD cartridge out while pressing the lock release button. Dispose of the old TD cartridge in accordance with local regulations. Lock release button 28 TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 3 4 Install a new TD cartridge. To install the new cartridge, see page 12, INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE. 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 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. 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 drum replacement required ( ) indicator will light up indicating that replacement of the drum cartridge will be needed soon. For more information on purchasing the drum cartridge, see OPTION AND SUPPLY PART NUMBERS AND STORAGE on page 44. When the indicator begins to blink, the copier will stop operating until the cartridge is replaced. Do not remove the protective cover on the drum portion (black paper) of a new drum cartridge before use. The cover protects the drum against external light. 5 Supplies and user maintenance 1 Ensure that the bypass tray is open and then open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button. Then, push gently on both sides of the front cover to open the cover. 2 3 Gently pull the TD cartridge out while pressing the lock release button. [. . . ] Upon repair of your unit, Sharp will promptly return it at no cost to you at any U. S. location. What You Must Do Your Product is designed to perform with a minimum amount of user maintenance. However, you are responsible for the required user maintenance described in the Operation Manual. This requires user maintenance including replacement of the TD cartridge and drum cartridge, cleaning of the unit and transfer charger, removal of dust and foreign matter, clearing of paper misfeeds, and proper routine and preventive maintenance. Service After Expiration of Warranty Coverage Should you require service repair after warranty coverage has expired, contact Sharp at 1-630-378-3590 for information. END-USER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first end-user purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the "Product"), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below. [. . . ]