AL-1215 AL-1530CS AL-1540CS AL-1551CS
DIGITAL LASER COPIER DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

AL-1215/AL-1530CS
SETTING UP THE UNIT LOADING PAPER INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE MAKING COPIES SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

AL-1540CS

MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT APPENDIX

AL-1551CS

FOR YOUR PROTECTION.
To aid in reporting this unit 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
To obtain service, or to obtain product literature, accessories, or supplies, please call or 1-(630)378-3590 in the USA 905-568-7140 in Canada.
For customer assistance, please visit http://www.sharp-usa.com (for USA) or http://www.sharp.ca (for Canada) on the World Wide Web or call 1-(630)378-3590 (for USA).

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 misfed paper. Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes. Do not switch the unit rapidly on and off. After turning the unit off, wait 10 to 15 seconds before turning it back on. Unit power must be turned off before installing any supplies.

Caution:

Place the unit on a firm, level surface. Do not install the unit in a humid or dusty location. When the unit is not used for a long time, for example for consecutive holidays, turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet. When moving the unit, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet. Do not cover the unit with a dust cover, cloth or plastic film while the power is on. Doing so may prevent heat radiation, damaging the unit. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the unit and shall be easily accessible.
Important points when selecting an installation site
Do not install your unit in areas that are: damp, humid, or very dusty exposed to direct sunlight poorly ventilated subject to extreme temperature or humidity changes, e.g., near an air conditioner or heater. Be sure to allow the required space around the 8" (20cm) machine for servicing and proper ventilation.

4" (10cm)

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 cartridge, causing smudges on copies. Store spare supplies such as drum cartridges and TD cartridges in a dark place without removing from the package before use. If they are exposed to direct sunlight, smudges on copies may result. Do not touch the surface (green portion) of the drum cartridge. Doing so will damage the surface of the cartridge, causing smudges on copies.
Trademark acknowledgements
Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries. IBM and PC/AT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

For users in the USA

Safety precautions:
This Digital Copier is rated Class 1 and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 of the CDRH standards. This means that the unit 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 units exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. Do not bypass any safety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into switch slots. A small amount of ozone is produced within the unit during operation. The emission level is insufficient to cause any health hazard. Note: The present recommended long term exposure limit for ozone is 0.1ppm (0.2mg/m3) calculated as an 8hr. time-weighted average concentration. However, since the small amount that is emitted may have an objectionable odor, it is advisable to place the unit in a ventilated area.

The unit will enter a power save mode once the set time has elapsed without any unit operation. The settings of the power save modes can be modified. See "USER PROGRAMS" (p.55). The unit will return to the initial settings a preset amount of time after the end of copy or scanner job. The preset amount of time (auto clear time) can be changed. See "USER PROGRAMS" (p.55).

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 does not indicate unit trouble.
Initial settings of operation panel
When the unit power is on, the operation panel will revert to the initial settings when the time set with the "Auto clear time" setting (p.55) elapses after a copy or scanner job is finished, or when the clear ( ) key is pressed twice. The initial settings of the operation panel are shown below.
"0" is displayed in the display. When copying is begun in this state, the settings in the following table are used. Copy quantity Exposure adjustment Zoom AL-1551CS only Original to copy The "Original to copy" indicator does not illuminate. (One-sided copying only) Paper tray copy AUTO 100%

Power off methods

If not used for a certain period of time, the unit will automatically enter auto power shut-off mode (p.54) in order to minimize power consumption. In cases where the machine will not be used for a long time, turn off the power switch and remove the power cord from the outlet.
Type of paper feeding Paper tray

LOADING PAPER

Follow the steps below to load paper into the tray.
For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP. Type of media Standard paper Size Letter (8-1/2" x 11") Legal (8-1/2" x 14") Invoice (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") Letter (8-1/2" x 11") Legal (8-1/2" x 14") Invoice (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") Weight 15 lbs. to 21 lbs. (56g/m2 to 80g/m2) 14 lbs. to 34.5 lbs.** (52g/m2 to 128g/m2)
Single bypass/ Standard paper and Multi-bypass thick paper tray
Special Transparency Letter (8-1/2" x 11") media film Envelope* Commercial 10 (4-1/8" x 9-1/2") Monarch (3-7/8" x 7-1/2")

The multi-bypass tray (AL-1551CS) or the single bypass (AL-1215/AL-1530CS/AL1540CS) can be used to feed standard paper, transparency film, labels, envelopes, and other special purpose paper. Paper measuring from 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 14" and in the weight range of 14 lbs. to 34.5 lbs. (52g/m2 to 128g/m2) can be used in this tray. (For paper weighing from 28 lbs. to 34.5 lbs. (105g/m2 to 128g/m2), 8-1/2" x 11" is the maximum size.) The multi-bypass tray (AL-1551CS) can hold maximum of 50 sheets of paper. (Capacity will vary depending on the type of paper loaded.) The single bypass (AL-1215/AL-1530CS/AL-1540CS) can hold one sheet of paper. The original image must be smaller than the paper or media for copying. If the original image is bigger than the paper or media, this may cause smudges on the edges of the copies.
The multi-bypass tray (AL-1551CS)
Open the multi-bypass tray and extend the tray.
To close the multibypass tray, perform step 1 and then step 2 in the illustration and push the round projections at the right of the tray until they click.
Set the paper guides to the paper width. Insert the paper (print face down) all the way into the multi-bypass tray.

Print face

Paper must be fed narrow side into the feed slot. Special papers such as transparency film, labels, and envelopes must be fed one sheet at a time through the multi-bypass tray. When copying onto transparency film, remove each copy promptly. Do not let copies stack up.

Press the tray select (

) key to select the multi-bypass tray.
The single bypass (AL-1215/AL-1530CS/AL-1540CS)
If you insert a sheet of paper into the single bypass when multiple copies have been set with the copy quantity setting (p.49), the copy quantity setting will change to "0" and only one copy will be made. When copying onto transparency film, remove each copy promptly. Do not let copies stack up.
Select copy and print 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 single bypass.
Set the paper guides to the paper width. Insert a single sheet of copy or print paper (print face down) into the feed slot of the single bypass.
Using copy mode When you insert the paper, the machine will automatically draw in the paper and begin copying. Using printer mode After appears in the display, wait until the Paper feed location indicator for the single bypass illuminates and insert the paper. The machine will automatically draw in the Print face paper and begin printing.

After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the "Next" button. Read the message in the "Please read the following information." window, and then click the "Next" button. When a message appears that lets you specify the location for the software to be installed, click the "Next" button. If the program displays "Do you want the Button Manager added to Windows Startup?", check "Yes" and click the "OK" button. The setup program will start to copy the files. Click the "Finish" button when the message to inform you of the completion of the installation appears. The Sharpdesk installer will start.
After confirming the message in the "Welcome to Sharpdesk installation" window, click the "Next" button. Read the message in the "Information" window, and then click the "Next" button. When the "Choose Destination Location" window appears, click the "Next" button. When the "Select Program Folder" window appears, click the "Next" button. The setup program will start to copy the files. If the dialog box asking "If you have TIF files saved using Photoshop or Imaging for Windows you should hit Skip" appears, answer the question to continue the Sharpdesk installation. Click the "Finish" button when the message to inform you of the completion of the installation appears.
Click the "Close" button when the message to inform you of the completion of the installation appears. When the "Now connect the MFP interface cable to the PC." dialog box or "After Windows system restarts." dialog box appears, click the "OK" button.
Make sure that the power of the MFP is turned on, and then connect the USB interface cable. (p.45)
Windows will detect the MFP and the Plug and Play screen will appear.
Follow the instructions in the Plug and Play screen that appears in your version of Windows to begin the installation.

SET THE COPY QUANTITY

Set the number of copies using the two copy quantity ( from the original table or copying from SPF/RSPF. , ) keys when copying 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 set the tens digit from 1 to 9.

Tens digit

Unit digit
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING

Exposure adjustment

Copy density adjustment is not required for most originals in the automatic exposure mode. To adjust the copy density manually or to copy photographs, the exposure level can be adjusted in five steps manually. The copy resolution used for AUTO and MANUAL ( changed. (p.55) ) mode can be
Press the exposure mode selector key to select the MANUAL ( ) mode or PHOTO ( ) mode.
Use the light ( ) and dark ( ) keys to adjust the exposure level. 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.
Automatic exposure adjustment
This automatic exposure level will remain in effect until you change it again by this procedure. The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs. This level is set for copying from the original table and copying from the SPF/RSPF respectively.
When adjusting the automatic exposure level for copying from the SPF/RSPF, place an original in the original feeder tray and make sure that the SPF/RSPF ( ) indicator lights up. When adjusting the level for copying from the original table, make sure that no original is left in the original feeder tray. Press the exposure mode selector key to select the PHOTO ( ) mode.
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 light and dark indicators corresponding to the automatic exposure level which has been selected will light up. 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 righthandmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously. Press the exposure selector key. The AUTO indicator will stop blinking and light up steadily.
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM

Stream feeding mode (page 55)
For description of the stream feeding mode, see "Stream feeding mode" (p.48).
Resolution of AUTO & MANUAL mode (page 55)
You can set the copy resolution used for AUTO and MANUAL ( mode. ) exposure

TONER SAVE MODE

Press the exposure mode selector key to select the MANUAL ( ) mode.
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. To enter the toner save mode, press the light ( ) key. The light and dark indicator marked "1" will light up, indicating the toner save mode is selected. Press the exposure mode selector key. The PHOTO ( ) indicator will stop blinking and light up steadily. The light and dark indicator marked "3" will light up. 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

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, stream feeding mode and resolution of AUTO & MANUAL mode
Press and hold down the light ( ) and dark ( ) keys simultaneously for more than 5 seconds until all the alarm indicators ( , , ) blink and " " appears in the display. Use the left copy quantity ( ) key to select a user program number (1: auto clear time, 2: preheat mode, 3: auto power shut-off timer, 4: stream feeding mode, 5: auto power shut-off mode 6: resolution of AUTO & MANUAL mode). The selected number will blink in the left side of the display. Press the start ( ) key. The entered program number will be steadily lit and the currently selected parameter number for the program will blink on the right side of the display. Select the desired parameter using the right copy quantity ( ) key. The entered parameter number will blink on the right of the display.

Program No. 5 6

Mode Auto clear time Preheat mode Auto power shut- off timer Stream feeding mode Auto power shut- off mode Resolution of AUTO & MANUAL mode 0 *3 *0 *0
Parameters OFF, 1 10sec., 2 30sec. 60sec., 4 90sec., 5 120sec. 30sec., 1 2min., *1 30min., 4 OFF, *1 OFF, *1 300dpi, 1 60sec., 2 90sec. 5min., 2 15min., 60 min., 5 120min. ON ON 600dpi
* Factory default settings are indicated with an asterisk (*). Program No. 4 can be selected on when your unit has the SPF/ RSPF.
Press the start ( ) key. The right-hand number in the display will be steadily lit and the entered value will be stored.

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 original feeder tray after a misfeed. Return the required number of originals. Then this number will disappear when copying is resumed or the clear ( ) key is pressed. When the SPF/RSPF misfeeds an original sheet, the unit will stop and the SPF/RSPF misfeed ( ) indicator will blink, while the misfeed ( ) indicator will remain off. For a misfeed of originals in the SPF/ RSPF, see "E: Misfeed in the SPF/RSPF" (p.66). If the unit 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.
Open the multi-bypass tray (AL-1551CS), and side cover, in that order.
To open the multi-bypass tray, see "The multi-bypass tray (AL-1551CS)" (p.17). To open the side cover, see "INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE" (p.10).
Check the misfeed location. Remove the misfed paper following the instructions for each location in the illustration below. If the misfeed ( ) indicator blinks, proceed to "A: Misfeed in the paper feed area" (p.64).
If paper is misfed here, proceed to "B: Misfeed in the fusing area". (p.64)
If the misfed paper is seen from this side, proceed to "C: Misfeed in the transport area". (p.65)
If paper is misfed here, proceed to "D: Misfeed in the lower paper feed area". (p.66) If paper is misfed here, proceed to "A: Misfeed in the paper feed area". (p.64)
A: Misfeed in the paper feed area
Gently remove the misfed paper from the paper feed area as shown in the illustration. When the misfeed ( ) indicator blinks, 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 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 damage the drum and cause smudges on copies. If the paper has been fed through the multi-bypass tray, do not remove the misfed paper through the multi-bypass tray. Toner on the paper may stain the paper transport area, resulting in smudges on copies.

3-1/2" x 5-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 14" *1
Max.12 pages/min.(Letter or A4)
Max. 99 pages subtractive counter 9.6 seconds *5 (paper:A4, exposure mode:AUTO, copy ratio:100% ) Variable:25% to 400% in 1% increments (total 376 steps) Fixed: 25%, 64% 78%, 100%, 129%, 400% Moving optical source, slit exposure (stationary platen) with automatic exposure Heat rollers Magnetic brush development Cold cathode fluorescent lamp 600 x 1200dpi 600 x 300dpi (Auto/Manual mode) 600 x 600dpi (Photo mode) 600 dpi Moving original
Model Gradation Bit depth Sensor Scanning speed Memory Power supply Power consumption Overall dimensions Width Depth Scan Output

AL-levels 2 levels

AL-1530CS
1 bit or 8 bit/pixel Color CCD Max. 2.88 ms/line 8 MB 16 MB Local voltage 10%(For this copier's power supply requirement, see the name plate located on the back of the unit.) 1000 W 23.9" (607.6mm) 18.2" (462.5mm) 35.3 lbs. (16kg) 20.4" (518mm) 18.2" (462.5mm) 11.6" (295.6mm) 23.9" (607.6mm) 18.2" (462.5mm) 35.3 lbs. (16kg) 20.4" (518mm) 18.2" (462.5mm) 11.6" (295.6mm) 23.9" (607.6mm) 19.4" (492.5mm) 41.9 lbs. (19kg) 20.4" (518mm) 19.4" (492.5mm) 15.0" (380.4mm) 31.9" (809mm) 19.4" (492.5mm) 50.7 lbs. (23kg) 20.4" (518mm) 19.4" (492.5mm) 18.3" (465.4mm)
Weight (Approximately) *6 Width Unit dimensions Depth Height Operating conditions Emulation Interface
Temperature: 50F to 86F (10C to 30C) Humidity: 20% to 85% SHARP GDI USB interface (USB1.1 Standard)/ IEEE1284-compliant bi-directional parallel interface (Only for printer)
Noise level Emission concentration (measurement according to RAL-UZ 62)
Sound Power Level LwA (1B=10dB) Copying: 6.0 [B], Standby: 3.7 [B] Sound Pressure Level LpA (bystander positions) Copying: 46 [dB (A)], Standby: 23 [dB (A)] Noise emission measurement in accordance with ISO 7779. Ozone: less than 0.02 mg/m3 Dust: less than 0.075 mg/m3 Styrene: less than 0.07 mg/m3
*1 Feed paper lengthwise only. *2 Leading and trailing edges. *3 Along the other edges in totals. *4 The trailing edge of the second (Two-sided copy mode). *5 Data transmission time is not included. (Only for printer) *6 Not includes TD and drum cartridges.

Acrobat Reader.. 43 Alarm indicator - Drum replacement required indicator.. 6, 58, 62 - Misfeed indicator. 6, 62, 63 - TD cartridge replacement required indicator.. 6, 57, 62 Appendix.. 68 Auto clear time.. 54, 55 Auto power shut-off mode. 54, 55 Automatic exposure adjustment. 50
Dark key.. 6, 49 Display.. 6 Displaying total number of copies.. 56 Disposing of TD cartridge. 57 Drum cartridge. 5, 58 Drum cartridge replacement. 58 Drum replacement required indicator.. 6, 58, 62
Exposure adjustment.. 49 Exposure mode indicator.. 6, 49 Exposure mode selector key. 6, 49
Before installation.. 20 Button Manager.. 19, 34 Bypass feed.. 17 Bypass paper guides.. 5, 17, 18
Flow of installation.. 21 Front cover.. 5 Fusing unit release lever.. 5, 64
Cautions - Handling... 2 - Label.. 1 - Using... 1 Charger cleaner.. 5, 60 Checking packed components and accessories... 8 Cleaning the unit - Cabinet... 59 - Original cover. 59 - Original table.. 59 - RSPF.. 59 - SPF... 59 - SPF/RSPF scanning window. 59 - Transfer charger.. 60 Clear key.. 6, 49, 56 Connecting the interface cable - Parallel interface cable.. 45 - USB interface cable.. 45 Conventions used in this manual and online manual.. 4 Copy flow.. 46 Copy quantity. 49 Copy quantity key.. 6, 49, 55 Copy ratio display key. 6, 51 Copy ratio selector indicator.. 6, 51 Copy ratio selector key. 6, 51
Handle.. 5 Hardware and software requirements.. 20 How to print.. 33 How to use the online manual. 43
Indicators on the operation panel. 31 Initial settings of operation panel. 13 Installing the software. 19, 21 Installing the TD cartridge.. 10 Interface - Parallel interface.. 45 - USB interface. 45 Interface cable.. 70 Interrupt copying.. 47 Introduction.. 4
Light and dark indicator.. 6, 49 Light key.. 6, 49 Loading paper.. 14 Loading the paper tray.. 15
Making copies.. 46 MFP driver - Print Status Window. 19 - Printer driver.. 19 - Scanner driver.. 19 Misfeed indicator. 6, 62, 63 Misfeed removal - Fusing area.. 64 - Lower paper feed area.. 66 - Paper feed area.. 64 - SPF/RSPF. 66 - Transport area.. 65 Moving instructions.. 71 Multi-bypass tray. 17
Printer driver.. 19 Proper storage.. 71
Reduction/enlargement/zoom. 51

Scan head locking switch.. 9 Scanner driver.. 19 SCANNER indicator.. 6, 31 SCANNER key.. 6, 39 Scanning from your computer. 40 Scanning with the "Scanner and Camera Wizard".. 42 Setting up the unit. 7 Setup procedure.. 7 Sharpdesk... 19 Side cover.. 5 Side cover open button.. 5 Single bypass. 18 Software for the SHARP Personal MFP series.. 19 Specifications. 68 SPF/RSPF.. 5, 48 SPF/RSPF indicator.. 6, 48 SPF/RSPF misfeed indicator. 6, 66 Start indicator.. 6, 31 Start key.. 6, 46, 56 Status indicators.. 62 Stream feeding mode. 48, 54, 55 Supplies and options.. 70 Supply list - Drum cartridge.. 70 - TD cartridge.. 70
Name - Operation panel.. 6 - Part names.. 5
ONLINE indicator. 6, 31 ONLINE key.. 6, 31 Online manual. 4, 43 Opening the printer driver. 32 Opening the scanner driver.. 40 Operation panel. 5, 6 Original placement - Original table.. 47 - SPF/RSPF. 48 Original table.. 5, 47 Original to copy key.. 6, 53
Paper.. 14 Paper feed location indicator. 6, 53 Paper output tray.. 5 Paper output tray extension.. 5, 46 Paper tray.. 5, 15 Parallel interface cable. 45, 70 Photo copying. 49 Power cord.. 5 Power off.. 13 Power on.. 12 Power save indicator. 6, 31 Power switch.. 5, 12 Preheat mode. 55 Preparing the unit for installation. 8
TD cartridge.. 5, 10, 57 TD cartridge replacement. 57 TD cartridge replacement required indicator.. 6, 57, 62 Transfer charger.. 5, 60 Tray select key.. 6, 53 Troubleshooting.. 61 Troubleshooting the unit. 61
USB interface cable. 45, 70 Using other installed drivers. 44 Using the manuals. 4 Using the printer mode.. 32 Using the scanner mode. 34 Using the SHARP TWAIN.. 40
ZOOM indicator.. 6, 51 ZOOM key.. 6, 51

INDEX BY PURPOSE

Checking the package.. 8 Cleaning the unit - Cabinet... 59 - Original cover. 59 - Original table.. 59 - SPF/RSPF. 59 - Transfer changer. 60 Connecting the interface cable - Parallel interface cable.. 45 - USB interface cable.. 45 Copying.. 46 Displaying total number of copies. 56 Enlarging/reducing copies.. 51 Installing the software - Acrobat... 43 - Button Manager.. 19 - MFP driver. 19 - Sharpdesk. 19 Installing the TD cartridge.. 10 Loading paper - Multi-bypass tray. 17 - Paper tray.. 15 - Single bypass. 18 Loading the original - Original table.. 47 - SPF/RSPF. 48 Moving the unit.. 71 Opening the printer driver. 32 Power off.. 13 Power on.. 12 Preparing for installation.. 8 Printing... 33 Removing paper jams - Fusing area.. 64 - Lower paper feed area.. 66 - Paper feed area.. 64 - SPF/RSPF. 66 - Transport area.. 65 Replacing the drum cartridge. 58 Replacing the TD cartridge. 57 Scanning - Button Manager.. 34 - Scanner and Camera Wizard. 42 - SHARP TWAIN.. 40 Selecting the tray. 53 Setting the copy quality - AUTO.. 50 - MANUAL.. 49 - PHOTO... 49 Setting the copy quantity. 49 Setting the toner save mode. 54 Setting the user program. 55 Setting up the Button Manager.. 34 Storing the unit.. 71 Two-sided copying.. 52 Using other installed drivers. 44 Using the online manual.. 43

5. Government End Users.

If you are acquiring the Software on behalf of any unit or agency of the United States Government, the following provisions apply. The Government agrees: (i) if the Software is supplied to the Department of Defense (DoD), the Software is classified as "Commercial Computer Software" and the Government is acquiring only "restricted rights" in the Software and its documentation as that term is defined in Clause 252.227-7013 (c)(1) of the DFARS; and (ii) if the Software is supplied to any unit or agency of the United States Government other than DoD, the Government's rights in the Software and its documentation will be as defined in Clause 52.22719 (c)(2) of the FAR or, in the case of NASA, in Clause 18-52.227-86 (d) of the NASA Supplement to the FAR.
6. Limited Warranty on Media.
SHARP warrants the disks on which the Software is recorded to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase as evidenced by a copy of the receipt. The entire liability of SHARP and/or its Licensors and your exclusive remedy will be replacement of the disk which fails to meet the limited warranty provided by this 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. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THE DISKS, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF DELIVERY. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.
7. Disclaimer of Warranty on Software.
You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the Software is at your sole risk. The software and related documentation are provided "AS IS" and without warranty of any kind and SHARP and SHARP'S Licensor(s) (for the purpose of provisions 7 and 8, SHARP and SHARP'S Licensor(s) shall be collectively referred to as "SHARP") EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SHARP DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, OR THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED. FURTHERMORE, SHARP DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE OR RELATED DOCUMENTATION IN TERMS OF THEIR CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY SHARP OR A SHARP AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY. SHOULD THE SOFTWARE PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU (AND NOT SHARP OR A SHARP AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION, SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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Chronic Effect
Data Revised: Jun.28.2002 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 moderate degree of lung fibrosis was observed in 92% of the rats in the high concentration (16mg/m3) exposure group, and a minimal to mild degree of fibrosis was noted in 22% of the animals in the middle (4mg/m3) exposure group, but no pulmonary change was reported in the lowest (1mg/m3) exposure group, the most relevant level to potential human exposures.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No data are available.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Waste from residues :Waste material may be dumped or incinerated under conditions which meet all federal, state and local environmental regulations. Contaminated Packaging :Waste may be disposed or incinerated under conditions which meet all federal, state and local environmental regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Classification :None Not classified as hazardous for transport.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
US Information TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) : All chemical substances in this product comply with all applicable rules or order under TSCA. SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act) Title III 302 Extreme Hazardous Substance :None 311/312 Hazard Classification :None EU Information 1999/45/EC and 67/548/EEC Symbol & Indication :Not required R-Phrase :Not required 76/769/EEC :All chemical substances in this product comply with all applicable rules or order under 76/769/EEC.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

NFPA Rating (USA) :Health=1 Flammability=1 Reactivity=0 WHMIS Legislation (Canada) :This product is not a controlled product. List of R phrases :R11 : Highly flammable References IARC (1996) :IARC monographs on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Humans, Vol. 65, Printing Process And Printing Inks, Carbon Black and Some Nitro Compounds, Lyon, pp.149-261 H.Muhle, B.Bellmann, O.Creutzenberg, C.Dasenbrock, H.Ernst, R.Kilpper, J.C.MacKenzie, P.Morrow, U.Mohr, S.Takenaka, and R.Mermelstein (1991) Pulmonary Response to Toner upon Chronic Inhalation Exposure in Rats. Fundamental and Applied Toxicology 17, pp.280-299. The information on this data sheet represents our current data and best opinion as to the proper use in handling of this product under normal conditions. However, all materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we do not guarantee that these are the only hazards which exist.

Route(s) of Entry :Inhalation? No Inhalation Skin Contact Eye Contact Ingestion Skin? No Ingestion? Possible but very unusual.
:Remove to fresh air. If symptoms occur, consult medical personnel. :Wash with soap and water for 15 minutes or until particle is removed. If irritation does occur, consult medical personnel. :flush eyes immediately with water for 15 minutes. If irritation does occur, consult medical personnel. :Rinse with water and drink several glasses of water. If irritation or discomfort does occur, consult medical personnel.
Extinguishing Media :water, CO2, foam and dry chemicals Special Fire fighting Procedures:None Fire and Explosion Hazards :Like most finely divided organic powders, it may form an explosive mixture.
Engineering Measures Ventilation Exposure limit values OSHA-PEL (USA) ACGIH-TLV (USA) :None required with intended use. :15mg/m3 (Total Dust) , 5mg/m3 (Respirable Dust) :10mg/m3 (Total Dust) , 3mg/m3 (Respirable Dust)
Data Revised: Jun.28.2002 Data Issued: Jun. 1.1998 MSDS NO. F-30831 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. Other Protective equipment :Use of a dust mask and goggles are recommended when handling a large quantity of toner or during long term exposure, as with any non-toxic dust.
Appearance Physical State : Solid Ph Boiling/Melting Point Flash Point (C ) Explosion Properties Density (g/cm3) Solubility in water Form: Powder Color: Black :Not applicable :Not applicable :Not applicable :No data :5.4 (bulk density : 2.09) :Negligible Odor: odorless
Acute Toxicity Ingestion (oral) Dermal Inhalation Eye irritation Skin irritation Skin sensitizer Mutagenicity Carcinogenicity :LD50>2000mg/kg (Rats) (Estimated from the constituent components) :LD50>2000mg/kg (Rats) :No data :Not an irritant (Rabbits) :Not an irritant (Rabbits) :No sensitization :Negative (Ames Test) :In 1996 the IARC reevaluated carbon black as a Group 2B carcinogen (possible human carcinogen). This classification is given to chemicals for which there is inadequate human evidence, but sufficient animal evidence on which to base an opinion of carcinogenicity. The classification is based upon the development of lung tumors in rats receiving chronic inhalation exposures to free carbon black at levels that induce particle overload of the lung. Studies performed in animal models other than rats did not show any association between carbon black and lung tumors. Moreover, a two-year cancer bioassay using a typical toner preparation containing carbon black demonstrated no association between toner exposure and tumor development in rats. :In a study in rats of chronic inhalation exposure to a typical toner, a mild to moderate degree of lung fibrosis was observed in 92% of the rats in the high concentration (16mg/m3) exposure group, and a minimal to mild degree of fibrosis was noted in 22% of the animals in the middle (4mg/m3) exposure group, but no pulmonary change was reported in the lowest (1mg/m3) exposure group, the most relevant level to potential human exposures.

4. Trouble codes

A. Trouble codes list
Main Sub Trouble content code code EDuplex model memory setup error, memory no error detected 02 HSYNC not detected. F5 H2 H3 H4 LCCD black level trouble CCD white level trouble Shading trouble (White correction) Laser output trouble
SHARP TROUBLE & ERROR CODES AL-1215, AL-1530CS, AL-1540CS, AL-1551CS
Detail of trouble The memory is not set properly or the memory capacity is not set to the duplex setup (6M). Cancel method: Set SIM 26-39 code number to 2. LSU (laser diode, reception element, APC circuit) trouble LSU drive circuit (ASIC) trouble CCD drive circuit (CCD PWB, ASIC, harness) trouble CCD drive circuit (CCD PWB, ASIC harness) trouble Copy lamp lighting trouble (Copy lamp, inverter PWB) Dirt on white plate for scanning white level

L4 L6 U2

LSU (laser diode, reception element, APC circuit) trouble LSU drive circuit (ASIC) trouble Copy lamp disconnection Copy lamp or copy lamp drive circuit (inverter PWB) trouble trouble Copy lamp disconnection Thermistor open detection The fusing thermistor is open. Heat roller abnormally high The fusing temperature rises above 240C. temperature Heat roller abnormally low The fusing temperature does not reach 185C within 27 sec of turning on the power, or the fusing temperature temperature keeps at 140C. Feeding is not completed The white area and the black marking on the shading plate are used to obtain the difference in the CCD within the specified time level values for judgment of lock. When the difference in the levels of which and black is small, it is judged after starting feeding. that the black mark could not be scanned by lock and the trouble code L1 is displayed. (The scan head locking switch is locked) Return is not completed When the mirror base is returned for the specified time (6 sec) in mirror initializing after turning on the within the specified time. power, the mirror home position sensor (MHPS) does not turn ON. Or when the mirror base is returned for the specified time (about 6 sec) after start of copy return, the mirror home position sensor (MHPS) does not turn ON. Main motor lock When the main motor encoder pulse is not detected for 100 msec. Polygon motor lock The lock signal (specified rpm signal) does not return within a certain time (about 20 sec) from starting the polygon motor rotation Counter sum check error When the counter check sum value stored in the EEPROM is abnormal. EEPROM serial When a communication trouble occurs with the EEPROM. communication error
AL-1551CS SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 15