PART NAMES

SPF (AL-1553) RSPF (AL-1555)
Original cover Original guide

Feeding roller cover

(AL-1552)
Interface USB interface Parallel interface

Original exit area

Original feeder tray
SPF (AL-1553) RSPF (AL-1555) scan area

Paper tray 2 (AL-1555)

Single bypass (AL-1552)
Multi-bypass tray (AL-1553, AL-1555) TD cartridge Drum cartridge
Original table Operation panel Front cover Paper tray Side cover Side cover open button Bypass paper guides Paper output tray Paper output tray extension
Power switch Handle Power cord socket Fusing unit release lever Transfer charger Charger cleaner

OPERATION PANEL

AL-1555

A5 A4 A4 B5 A4 A5

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 copies from two-sided originals. (Can be selected only when the RSPF is used.) (AL-1555) Exposure mode selector key and indicators Use to sequentially select the exposure modes: AUTO, MANUAL or PHOTO. Selected mode is shown by a lit indicator. (p.49) Light and dark keys and indicators Use to adjust the MANUAL or PHOTO exposure level. Selected exposure level is shown by a lit indicator. (p.49) Use to start and terminate user program setting. (p.55) Alarm indicators Drum replacement required indicator (p.58) Misfeed indicator (p.63) TD cartridge replacement required indicator (p.57) SPF indicator (p.48) (AL-1553) RSPF indicator (p.48) (AL-1555) SPF misfeed indicator (p.66) (AL-1553) RSPF misfeed indicator (p.66) (AL-1555) Copy ratio selector key and indicators Use to sequentially select preset reduction/enlargement copy ratios. Selected copy ratio is shown by a lit indicator. (p.51)
Copy ratio display (%) key (p.51) Display Displays the specified copy quantity, zoom copy ratio, user program code, and error code. SCANNER key and indicator (p.32, p.39) ONLINE key and indicator (p.32) Lights up when the unit is used as a printer and scanner. For description of the ONLINE indicator, see "INDICATORS ON THE OPERATION PANEL" (p.32). Power save indicator Lights up when the unit is in a power save mode. (p.54, p.55) Paper feed location indicators Light up to show the selected paper feed station. Tray select key (AL-1553, AL-1555) Use to select a paper feed station (paper tray or multi-bypass tray). (p.51) ZOOM keys and indicator Use to select any reduction or enlargement copy ratio from 25% to 400% in 1% increments. (p.51) Copy quantity keys Use to select the desired copy quantity (1 to 99). (p.49) Use to make user program entries. (p.55) Clear key Press to clear the display, or press during a copy run to terminate copying. (p.49) Press and hold down during standby to display the total number of copies made to date. (p.56) Start key and indicator Copying is possible when the indicator is on. Press to start copying. Use to set a user program. (p.55)

Power off methods

If not used for a certain period of time, the unit will automatically enter auto power shut-off mode (p.55) in order to minimise 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 A4 A5 B5 Letter Legal Invoice A4 A5 A6 B5 B6 Letter** Legal Invoice Size Weight 56g/m2 to 80g/m2
Single bypass/ Standard paper and Multi-bypass thick paper tray

52g/m2 to 128g/m2**

Special Transparency A4 media film Letter Envelope* International DL International C5 Commercial 10 Monarch
* 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 use envelopes that are filled with air or envelopes that have labels or stamps attached. These will cause physical damage to the unit. ** For paper weighing from 104g/m2 to 128g/m2, A4 is the maximum size that can be fed through the single bypass or the multi-bypass tray. Special papers such as transparency film, labels and envelope must be fed one sheet at a time through the single bypass or the multi-bypass tray.

LOADING THE PAPER TRAY

Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it stops.
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.
Store the pressure plate lock which has been removed in step 2. To store the pressure plate lock, rotate the lock to fix it on the relevant location.

Pressure plate lock

Adjust the paper guides on the paper tray to the copy paper width and length. Squeeze the lever of paper guide A and slide the guide to match with the width of the paper. Move paper guide B to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray.

Paper guide B

Paper guide A
Fan the paper and insert it into the tray. Make sure the edges go under the corner hooks.
Do not load paper above the maximum height line ( the line will cause a paper misfeed. ). Exceeding
Gently push the paper tray back into the unit.
After loading paper, to cancel the blinking without restarting copying, press the clear ( ) key. The in the display will go out and the start ( ) indicator will light up. Be sure that paper is free of rips, dust, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges. Make sure all the paper in the stack is the same size and type. When loading paper, ensure there is no space between the paper and the guide, and check if the guide is not set too narrow causing the paper to bend. Loading paper in these ways will result in document skew or a paper jam. When not using the unit for an extended period, remove all paper from the paper tray and store it in a dry place. If paper is left in the unit for an extended period, the paper will absorb moisture from the air, resulting in paper jams. When adding new paper to the paper tray, remove the old paper already contained in the tray. Placing new paper on top of the paper already contained in the tray may result in feeding two sheets at one time.

BYPASS FEED (including special paper)
The multi-bypass tray (AL-1553, AL-1555) or the single bypass (AL-1552) 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 52g/m2 to 128g/m2 can be used in this tray. (For paper weighing from 104g/m2 to 128g/m2, A4 is the maximum size.) The multi-bypass tray (AL-1553, AL-1555) can hold maximum of 50 sheets of paper. (Capacity will vary depending on the type of paper loaded.) The single bypass (AL-1552) 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-1553, AL-1555)
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-1552)
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 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 paper and begin printing.

Begin installation of the Button Manager (This step will start if it was selected in step 4).
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 informs you that setup is successful. The Sharpdesk installer will start.
Begin installation of the Sharpdesk (This step will start if it was selected in step 4).
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. Click the "Finish" button when the message informs you that Setup is complete.
Click the "Close" button when the message informs you that "Setup has finished". When the "Now connect the MFP interface cable to the PC" dialog box appears, click the "OK" button.
After the installation, a message to restart your computer may be displayed. In this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer.
Make sure that the power of the MFP is turned on, and then connect the USB interface cable or parallel interface cable. (p.45)
Windows will detect the MFP and the Plug and Play screen will appear. If you are using Windows XP with the parallel interface, go to step 12.
Begin installation of the scanner driver.

Application number SC1 SC2 SC3 SC4 SC5 SC6
Application launched Sharpdesk (Full colour) (if installed) Sharpdesk (Monochrome) (if installed) E-mail (your standard e-mail program in the Windows OS you are using) Fax (if a fax program is installed) OCR (if an OCR program is installed) Microsoft Word (if installed)
To check the settings, see "Scan Parameter Settings Dialog Box" (p.37) and then open the settings window of the Button Manager.

Press the start (

Scanning will start and the scanned data will be transferred to the application. If the following screen appears, select Button Manager and click "OK". Button Manager starts and the application associated with Button Manager starts. If you want only Button Manager to start in this case, set up Button Manager for use in Windows as explained in "Setting up the Button Manager" (p.35). If step 4 is performed with the "Show TWAIN setting screen when scanning" checkbox selected in the Scan Parameter Setting Dialog Box (p.37), the TWAIN settings screen (p.41) will automatically appear. Check the settings, and then press the start ( ) key again or click the "Scan" button in the TWAIN setting screen to start scanning. 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 image capture application. Scanning is not possible during a copy and print job. The method for starting the scanner driver differs depending on the type of application. Refer to the manual or the help file of your application. When using the scanner driver to scan an original that has been placed in the SPF/RSPF. If you perform a pre-scan (see the online manual or the help file for the scanner driver), the original in the SPF/ RSPF will be output to the exit area after scanning. To scan the original after the pre-scan, place the original in the SPF/RSPF once again.

Using the SHARP TWAIN

Place the original(s) you wish to scan on the original table/SPF/ RSPF.
After starting Sharpdesk, click the "File" menu and select "Select Scanner".

Click here

Select "SHARP Personal MFP series", and click the "Select" button.
If you use more than one scanning device, select the scanner you want to use through the application. The method for accessing the "Select Scanner" option, depends upon the application. For more information, see the online manual or the help file of your application.
Select "Acquire Image" from the "File" menu, or click the "Acquire" button ( ).

To use the SHARP Personal MFP series again, perform the same procedure but select the port to be used (for example, LPT1) in step 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 this unit. Please purchase the appropriate cable for your computer.
If you intend to use the unit as a scanner, it must be connected to your computer with a USB interface cable. The scanner function cannot be used if the unit is connected with a parallel cable. USB is available with a PC/AT compatible computer that was originally equipped with USB and had Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled. Do not connect the interface cable before installing the MFP driver. The interface cable should be connected during installation of the MFP driver. (p.22)
Connecting the USB interface cable
Obtain a shielded USB interface cable. Insert the cable into the USB interface connector located on the rear of the unit.
Insert the other end of the cable into the interface connector of your computer, or the USB hub connected to your computer.
Connecting the parallel interface cable
Obtain an IEEE1284 shielded parallel interface cable. Ensure that your computer and unit are turned off. Insert the cable into the parallel interface connector located on the rear of the unit, and fasten with clasps.
Insert the other end of the cable into the interface connector of your computer.

MAKING COPIES

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 by reducing wear and tear on the scanning mechanism. If the unit does not function properly during use, or if a function cannot be used, see "TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT" (p.61).

COPY FLOW

1 Make sure that paper has been loaded in the paper tray (p.15) or multi-bypass tray (p.17), and check the paper size (p.14).
If paper is not loaded, see page 15. If you are using the single bypass, check the paper size and then proceed to the next step without loading paper.

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.
Set the original and check the paper size. Use the copy ratio selector key and/or ZOOM ( select the desired copy ratio. , ) keys to
To verify a zoom setting without changing the zoom ratio, press and hold down the copy ratio display (%) key. When the key is released, the display will return to the copy quantity display. To reset the ratio to 100%, press the copy ratio selector key repeatedly until the 100% indicator lights up.
Set the reduction/enlargement ratio.
To decrease or increase the zoom ratio rapidly, press and hold down the ZOOM ( ) or ( ) key. However the value will stop at the preset reduction or enlargement ratios. To move beyond these ratios, release the key and then press and hold it down again. To select a preset copy ratio: Preset reduction and enlargement ratios are: 25%, 70%, 86%, 141%, and 400%.
To select a zoom ratio: When a ZOOM ( or ) key is pressed, the ZOOM indicator will light up and the zoom ratio will be displayed in the display.

A4 A4 B5 A5

SELECTING THE TRAY (AL-1553, AL-1555)
Press the tray select ( ) key.
Each time you press the tray select ( ) key, the location indicated by the paper feed location indicator changes in the following order: paper tray, multi-bypass tray.

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

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 SPF/RSPF. When copying from one-sided originals to two-sided copies, copying orientation can be selected between Turn on Long Edge and Turn on Short Edge. When making two-sided copies from the original table, the paper size must be A4, letter. When making two-sided copies from the SPF/ RSPF, A4, B5, A5, letter, legal, and invoice sizes can be used. Nonstandard size paper cannot be used. When making two-sided copies, the multi-bypass tray cannot be used. When using two-sided invoice size originals from the SPF/RSPF, be sure to place them in the landscape orientation. Otherwise, an original misfeed will occur.

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.
Cause and remedy Steadily Replacement of drum cartridge will be needed soon. Prepare a new cartridge. Drum replacement lit required indicator Drum cartridge must be replaced. Replace it with Blinking a new one. Steadily Replacement of TD cartridge will be needed TD cartridge lit soon. Prepare a new cartridge. replacement required indicator Blinking TD cartridge must be replaced. Replace it with a new one. A misfeed has occurred. Remove the misfed Misfeed indicator Blinking paper referring to the description of "MISFEED REMOVAL". An original misfeed has occurred in the SPF/ RSPF. Remove the misfed originals referring to SPF/RSPF misfeed Blinking the description of "E: Misfeed in the SPF (ALindicator 1553), RSPF (AL1555)". The unit is in the preheat mode. Press any key to cancel the preheat mode. Power save indicator is The unit is in the auto power shut-off mode. steadily lit. Press the start ( ) key to cancel the auto power shut-off mode. The paper tray indicator is blinking. "CH" is blinking in the display. "CH" is steadily lit in the display. The paper tray is not installed properly. Push the tray into the unit securely.

Indication

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"P" is blinking in the display.
The TD cartridge is not installed. Check if the cartridge is installed. If "CH" is blinking even if a 57 cartridge is installed properly, contact your authorised service representative. Side cover is open. Close the side cover securely by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The paper tray or multi-bypass tray is empty. 15, 17 Load paper. A misfeed has occurred in the paper tray, single bypass or multi-bypass tray. Remove the misfed 63 paper. 9
The scan head locking switch is locked. Unlock A letter and a number appear the scan head locking switch and turn the power alternately. switch off/on. The unit will not function. Turn the power switch A letter and a number appear off and then switch it on, and if there is again an alternately. error, remove the power cord from the outlet, and contact your authorized service representative.

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 (AL-1553), RSPF (AL1555)" (p.66).

Open the multi-bypass tray (AL-1553, AL-1555), and side cover, in that order.
To open the multi-bypass tray, see "The multi-bypass tray (AL-1553, AL1555)" (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.
Close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The misfeed ( ) indicator will go out and the start ( ) indicator will light up.
B: Misfeed in the fusing area
Lower the fusing unit release lever.

Cautions - Handling... 2 - Label.. 1 - Laser... 2 - Using... 1 Charger cleaner.. 5, 60 Checking packed components and accessories... 8 Cleaning the unit - Cabinet... 59 - Original cover. 59 - Original table.. 59 - SPF/RSPF. 59 - SPF/RSPF scanning widow. 59 - Transfer charger.. 60 Clear key.. 6, 47, 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. 32 Initial settings of operation panel. 13 Installing the software. 19, 22 Installing the TD cartridge.. 10 Interface - Parallel interface.. 45 - USB interface. 45 Interface cable.. 67 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.. 5, 17

Proper storage.. 71

Reduction/enlargement/zoom. 51
Scan head locking switch.. 9 Scanner driver.. 19 SCANNER indicator.. 6, 32 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.. 5, 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, 62, 66 Start indicator.. 6, 32 Start key.. 6, 46, 56 Status indicators.. 62 Stream feeding mode. 49, 54, 55 Supplies and options.. 70 Supply list - Drum cartridge.. 70 - TD cartridge.. 70
Name - Operation panel.. 6 - Part names.. 5
ONLINE indicator. 6, 32 ONLINE key.. 6, 32 Online manual. 4, 43 Opening the printer driver. 33 Opening the scan driver.. 40 Operation panel. 5, 6 Original placement - Original table.. 47 - SPF/RSPF. 48 Original table.. 5, 47
Paper.. 14 Paper feed location indicator. 6, 51 Paper output tray.. 5 Paper output tray extension.. 5, 46 Paper tray.. 5, 15 Parallel interface cable. 45, 70 Photo copying. 49 Power cord socket. 5 Power off.. 13 Power on.. 12 Power save indicator. 6, 32 Power switch.. 5, 12 Preheat mode. 55 Preparing the unit for installation. 8 Printer driver.. 19
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, 51 Troubleshooting.. 61 Troubleshooting the unit.. 61

USB interface cable. 45, 70 Using other installed drivers. 44 Using the manuals. 4 Using the printer mode.. 33 Using the scanner mode. 35 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. 33 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.. 39 - Scanner and Camera Wizard. 42 - SHARP TWAIN.. 40 Selecting the tray. 51 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.. 35 Storing the unit.. 71 Two-sided copying.. 52 Using other installed drivers. 44 Using the online manual.. 43

SOFTWARE LICENSE

PLEASE READ THIS LICENSE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE. BY USING 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 on any other media (the "Software") and related documentation are licensed to you by SHARP. You own the disk on which the Software is recorded but SHARP and/or SHARP'S Licensors retain title to the Software and related documentation. This License allows you to use the Software on one or more computers connected to a single printer and make one copy of the Software in machine-readable form for backup purposes only. You must reproduce on such copy the SHARP copyright notice, the copyright notice of SHARPS 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.

2. Restrictions.

The Software contains copyrighted material, trade secrets and other proprietary material which is owned by SHARP and/or its Licensors and in order to protect them you may not decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble or otherwise reduce the Software to a human-perceivable form. You may not modify, network, rent, lease, loan, distribute or create derivative works based upon the Software in whole or in part. You may not electronically transmit the Software from one computer to another or over a network.

2.COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Substance[ ] Preparation[X]
Ingredient Iron powder Styrene-Acrylate copolymer Styrene homopolymer Carbon black CAS No. 7439-89-6 29497-14-1 9003-53-6 1333-86-4 Proportion 85-95% 1-5% 1-5% < 1.0% OSHA PEL Not listed Not listed Not listed 3.5mg/m3 ACGIH TLV Not listed Not listed Not listed 3.5mg/m3 MAK-TWA Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed NOHSC-TWA Not listed Not listed Not listed 3mg/m3
6.ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions : None Environmental Precautions : None Methods for Cleaning Up : Wipe off with paper or cloth. Do not use vacuum cleaner when a large amount is released. It, like most finely divided organic powders, is capable of creating a dust explosion.
7.HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Technical Measures : None Precautions : None Safe Handling Advice : Use of a dust mask is recommended when handling a large quantity of toner or during long term exposure, as with any non-toxic dust. Try not to disperse the particles. Storage Technical Measures : None Storage Conditions : Keep container closed and Store in a cool and dry place. Keep out of the reach of children. Incompatible Products : None
8.EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering Measures Ventilation : Not required under intended use. Exposure Limit Values OSHA-PEL(USA) : 15mg/m3 (Total Dust), 5mg/m3 (Respirable Dust) ACGIH-TLV(USA) : 10mg/m3 (Total Dust), 3mg/m3 (Respirable Dust) 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.
9.PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Physical State : Solid Form : Powder Color : Black Ph : Not applicable Boiling / Melting Point : Not applicable Flash Point(C) : Not applicable lgnition Point(C ) : No data Explosion Properties : No data Density(g/cm) : 5.4 (bulk density : 2.09) Solubility in Water : Negligible
11.TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity Ingestion(oral) : LD50 > 2000mg/kg (Rats) Inhalation : No data Dermal : LD50>2000mg/kg(Rats) Eye irritation : Not an irritant (Rabbits) Skin irritation : Not an irritant (Rabbits) Skin sensitizer : No sensitization Mutagenicity : Negative (Ames Test) Carcinogenicity : 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. Chronic Effect : 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.

15.REGULATORY INFORM ATION 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. 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.
A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households) 1. In the European Union
Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin! Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment. Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states may return their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of charge*. In some countries* your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one.
*) Please contact your local authority for further details.
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.

Contents

1 How to Use the Online Manual
How to Use the Online Manual 1

4 Troubleshooting

Identifying Unit Problems Check the Connection between the Unit and Computer Check Your Computer Plug and Play Screen does not Appear (when the USB is connected) Failed to Install the MFP Driver (Windows 2000/XP) Faint, Uneven or Smeared Print Output Characters or Graphics are not Printed in Correct Position Nothing Prints Poor Scanning Result The Scanned Image is Incorrectly Positioned Unable to Scan the Image Uninstalling SHARP Personal MFP Series Software 33 34

2 Print

Printing Overview Basic Printing Starting the Printer Driver Using the "Start" Button Printer Driver Settings Printing a Watermark Fitting the Printed Image to the Paper Printing Multiple Pages on One Page Two-sided Printing Outline of the Print Status Window 10

5 Index 3 Scan

Scanning Overview Scanning an Image from a TWAIN-Compliant Application Scanning an Image from a WIA-Compliant Application (Windows XP) Scanning an Image from the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" (Windows XP) Outline of Button Manager Button Manager Settings 21 22
How to Use the Online Manual
This Online Manual provides instruction for the operation of your new unit. Please read the following explanation of how to use the Online Manual, and then search for the information that you need. For more information about computers, operating systems and Acrobat Reader, please refer to the relevant manual or help file. How to Control the Online Manual
Click this button to display the Table of Contents of the Online Manual. From the Table of Contents you can jump to various pages. Click this button to display the Index of the Online Manual. From the Index you can jump to various pages. Takes you back page by page. To return to the previous link, click the ( ) button on the menu bar of the Acrobat Reader.

CONTENTS INDEX

Takes you forward page by page.
Following links Links can connect parts of a document to other parts for further information. In this document, green colored letters are linked areas. To follow a link, select a hand tool ( ), a zoom tool or a selection tool. Position the pointer over the linked area on the page until the pointer changes to a hand with a pointing finger ( ). Then click the link. Using Bookmarks This online manual has Bookmarks on the main pages of each section. You can move to the desired pages by simply clicking its bookmark.
How to Print Out the Online Manual In order to print out a hard copy of the Online Manual for your reference, go to Acrobat Reader, click the "File" menu, and select "Print". After specifying the printer setting, click the "Print" ("OK" on Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0) button to print.
In this online manual, screen images and operating procedures are mainly for Windows XP. With other versions of Windows, some screen images may be different from those in this manual.

Printing Overview

When the paper source is the paper tray or multi-bypass tray, verify that the paper has been loaded before starting printing. Ensure printing has been completed before turning the power off. Do not remove the power cord before turning the unit off.
The flow chart shown below provides printing overview.
Reference: For more information on printing, see Basic Printing.

Caution

When printing from paper tray or multi-bypass tray*
When printing from single bypass*
Prepare the document you intend to print Open the printer driver setup screen and set the print preferences
Reference: Printer Driver Settings, Printing a Watermark, Fitting the Printed Image to the Paper, Printing Multiple Pages on One Page, Two-sided Printing
Send print data from your computer Load a single sheet of paper into the single bypass
Reference: For more detail, refer to the "BYPASS FEED (including special paper)" in the Operation Manual.

Printing

Exit printing
* The multi-bypass tray can be used on the AL-1553/AL-1555, and the single bypass can be used on the AL-1552. For the procedures for loading paper in each type of tray, see "LOADING PAPER" in the Operation Manual.

Basic Printing

Start WordPad, make a new file, and enter the text you intend to print. Select "Print" from the application's "File" menu.
This is a printing example using WordPad to print a document onto A4 size paper.
Click the "Print" button in the "Print" dialog box. On Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0, click the "OK" button.

Click here.

Make sure that "SHARP AL-XXXX" is selected as the current printer. If you intend to change any print setting, click the "Preferences" button to open the printer driver setup screen. On Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0, click the "Properties" button.
Identify the current printer in this box.
Printing starts according to your preferences. If you are using the single bypass (AL-1552), wait until the single bypass indicator blinks after "P" blinks in the unit display, and insert the sheet of paper in the single bypass.
Reference: See "BYPASS FEED (including special paper)" in the Operation Manual for more details on inserting paper.
Click this button to change any print preference.
Windows 2000 does not have the "Preferences" button on this dialog box. Switch to the desired tab by clicking it to specify printer settings.
Starting the Printer Driver Using the "Start" Button
You can open the printer driver and change the printer driver settings from the Windows "start" button. Settings adjusted in this way will be the initial settings when you print from an application. (If you change the settings from the printer driver setup screen at the time of printing, the settings will revert to the initial settings when you quit the application.)
Reference: Basic Printing

Windows 2000/XP

Click the "start" button, and then click "Control Panel". On Windows 2000, click the "Start" button and select "Settings". Click "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Printers and Faxes". On Windows 2000, click "Printers". Click the "SHARP AL-XXXX" printer driver icon and select "Properties" from the "File" menu.

Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0

Windows NT 4.0 does not have the "Apply" button on each screen. The "Apply" button does not appear when you open this window from an application.

Printing a Watermark

To print a watermark, for example "CONFIDENTIAL", on your document, refer to the following steps. Open the printer driver and click the "Watermarks" tab.
Reference: See Basic Printing for details on how to open the printer driver.

How to Print a Watermark

From the "Watermark" drop-down list, select the watermark, for example "CONFIDENTIAL", you wish to print on your document, and start printing.

Print sample

For details on watermark settings, view printer driver Help.
Fitting the Printed Image to the Paper
This printer driver can adjust the zoom ratio for printing according to the paper loaded in the unit. Follow the steps shown below to use this function. The instruction below assumes that you intend to print an A4 size document onto an A5 size paper.
The "Fit To Paper Size" setting is not available when "N-Up Printing" is selected.
Reference: Printing Multiple Pages on One Page
Click the "Paper" tab in the printer driver setup screen. Select the paper size for the print data from "Paper Size". Check the "Fit To Page" box.
Select the paper size for "Fit To Paper Size", which corresponds to the size of paper in the unit. Now, the printed image will automatically fit the paper set in the unit.
Paper Size: A4 Fit To Paper Size: A5
Print A4 on A5 A4 size document (Paper Size) A5 size paper (Fit To Paper Size)
Printing Multiple Pages on One Page
The "N-Up Printing" setting is not available when "Fit To Paper Size" is selected.
Reference: Fitting the Printed Image to the Paper
This feature allows you to print two or four document pages onto a single page. To use this function, open the printer driver setup screen, select "2-Up" or "4-Up" for "N-Up Printing" on the "Main" tab.

Border

"2-Up"

"4-Up"

If you select the "Border" checkbox, border lines will be printed on each page.

Two-sided Printing

You can print on both sides of the paper. To use this function, open the printer driver setup screen and select "2Sided (Book)" or "2-Sided (Tablet)" from "Document Style" in the "Main" tab.
When using two-sided printing, select "Tray 1" or "Tray 2" for the "Paper Source" in the "Paper" tab.
The following example shows the result when portrait data is printed on both sides of the paper.
Print data Printing result 2-Sided (Book) 2-Sided (Tablet)
The pages are printed so that they can be bound at the side.
The pages are printed so that they can be bound at the top.
Outline of the Print Status Window
When printing begins, the Print Status Window activates and appears on the screen. The Print Status Window is a program designed to show the current printer status including the document name being printed and error messages.
Status icon This icon informs you of the print status.
Status window Provides details on the current status of the print job. Document Name Displays the name of the active print job.
Tab Index which allows you to switch between the two setup screens.
"Cancel Job" button Click this button during printing to cancel the job that is currently being executed. "Help" button Click this button to display help file for the Print Status Window.
"Close" button Click this button to close the Print Status Window.

Scanning Overview

The environment in which the unit's scanning function can be used is subject to certain limitations. For details, see "INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE" in the Operation Manual.
The flow chart shown below provides scanning overview.
When scanning from TWAIN*1-compliant or WIA*2-compliant application

When scanning from "Scanner and Camera Wizard" (Windows XP)
Using the unit to begin scanning*3
Place the original in the scanning position Reference: For more detail, refer to the "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT" in the Operation Manual. Start up a Twain-compliant or WIAcompliant application, and select the unit's scanner driver. Start up the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" from "Control Panel" in your computer. Change the unit to scanner mode and select scan menu (SC1 to SC6) on the operation panel.

Set the scan preferences

Scanning Reference: Scanning an Image from a TWAIN-Compliant Application, Scanning an Image from a WIA-Compliant Application (Windows XP)
Scanning Reference: Scanning an Image from the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" (Windows XP)
Scanning Reference: "USING THE SCANNER MODE" in the Operation Manual, Outline of Button Manager
*1:TWAIN is an industry standard for interface of image data processing devices including scanners. By installing a TWAIN driver onto your computer, you can scan and work with images using a variety of TWAIN-compliant applications. *2:WIA (Windows Imaging Acquisition) is a Windows function that allows a scanner, digital camera or other imaging device to communicate with an image processing application. The WIA driver for this unit can only be used in Windows XP. *3:To scan using the unit's operation panel, you must first install Button Manager and establish the appropriate settings in the Control Panel. For details, see "USING THE SCANNER MODE" in CONTENTS the Operation Manual. Note that not all scanner functions are available using Button Manager. INDEX
Scanning an Image from a TWAIN-Compliant Application (part 1)
The SHARP scanner driver conforms to TWAIN, the industry standard, making it compatible with a variety of TWAINcompliant applications. Below is a step-by-step guide for acquiring a scanned image to the Sharpdesk desktop screen using Sharpdesk.
Place the original (s) you wish to scan on the original table/SPF/RSPF.
Select "SHARP Personal MFP Series", and click the "Select" button.
Reference: For information on setting an original for scanning, refer to "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT" in the Operation Manual.

WIA-SHARP AL-XXXX 1.0 (32-32)
After starting Sharpdesk, click the "File" menu and select "Select Scanner". If you are using Windows XP, you can also select "WIA-SHARP AL-XXXX" to scan using the WIA driver.
Reference: Scanning an Image from a WIACompliant Application
Depending on your system, "SHARP Personal MFP Series 1.0 (32-32)" and "WIA-SHARP ALXXXX 1.0 (32-32)" may appear in the "Select Source" screen. The method for accessing the "Select Scanner" option, depends upon the application. For more information, refer to the manual or the help file of your application.
Scanning an Image from a TWAIN-Compliant Application (part 2)
Select "Acquire Image" from the "File" menu, or click the "Acquire" button ( ). The scanner driver setup screen will appear.
Reference: Scanner Driver Settings
Specify the scanning area, and set the scan preferences. For information on specifying the scan area and setting the scan preferences, see scanner driver Help.
In the "Scanning Position" menu, select the position in which you placed the original in Step 1 ("Platen" or "SPF").
Setting a large area with full color together with a high resolution setting, makes the data size large, resulting in extended scanning times. It is Caution recommended to set the scanning preferences depending on the type of the original to be scanned, i.e., Text, Text/Graphics, Photograph, Color, Black & White.
Click the "Scanning" button after setting your preferences. To cancel your scanning job after clicking the "Scanning" button, press the [Esc] key on your keyboard.
Click the "Preview" button. The preview image will appear. If the rotation or angle of the image is different, reset the original, and click the "Preview" button again. If you set multiple pages on the SPF/RSPF, the unit previews only the page placed on the top of the originals, and then sends it to the original exit area. Return the previewed page to the SPF/RSPF before starting the scanning job. When you close the scanner driver after scanning, the image data will appear as a new file in Sharpdesk.
Scanning an Image from a TWAIN-Compliant Application (part 3)

Scanner Driver Settings

The scanner driver setup screen consists of the "Set-up screen", which lets you select scan settings, and the "Preview screen", which shows the scanned image. For details on the scan settings, click the "Help" button to display Help. Set-up screen

"Scanning Source" menu Select the desired scanning position from "Platen" (original table) or "SPF". "Scanning Mode" menu Switch the scanning mode between the "Standard" and "Professional" screen. For details on each of these settings, click the "Help" button to display Help. "Preview" button Previews the document. "Scanning" button Click to scan an original or image according to your preferences. Before clicking the "Scanning" button, check if your preferences are set correctly. To cancel your scanning job after clicking the "Scanning" button, press Note the [Esc] key on your keyboard or the clear ( ) key on the unit.
If "Preview" is canceled by immediately pressing the [Esc] key on your keyboard or the clear ( ) key on the unit, there may be no images displayed on the preview screen.
"Help" button Click to display the help file for the scanner driver.
Scanning an Image from a TWAIN-Compliant Application (part 4)

Preview screen

"Auto Scan Area Judgement" button Click when the preview screen is displayed to automatically set the scanning area.
Click the "Auto Scan Area Judgement" button to adjust the scanning area automatically. Entire preview screen
Preview window Click the "Preview" button in the Set-up screen to display the scanned image. You can specify the scanning area by dragging the mouse inside the window.
"Brightness/Contrast" button Click to change to the "Brightness/Contrast" screen and adjust the brightness and contrast settings for scanning.
Scanning an Image from a WIA-Compliant Application (Windows XP) (part 1)
Place the original you wish to scan on the original table/SPF/RSPF.
If you are using Windows XP, you can use the WIA driver to scan from Sharpdesk, Paint and other WIA-compliant applications. The procedure for scanning using Paint is explained in the following.
If you have WIA drivers for other devices installed in your computer, the "Select Device" screen will open. Select "SHARP AL-XXXX" and click the "OK" button.
After starting Paint, click the "File" menu and select "From Scanner or Camera". The scan screen of the WIA driver will appear.
Scanning an Image from a WIA-Compliant Application (Windows XP) (part 2)
Select the paper source and picture type, and click the "Preview" button. The preview image will appear. If you placed the original on the original table, select "Flatbed" for the "Paper source". If you placed the original in the SPF/RSPF, select "Document Feeder" for the "Paper source" and specify the original size in "Page size".

If you select "Document Feeder" for the "Paper source" and click the "Preview" button, the top original in the SPF/RSPF is previewed. The previewed original is sent to the original exit area, so you will need to return it to the SPF/ RSPF before starting the scanning job. To adjust the resolution, picture type, brightness and contrast settings, click the "Custom settings" button.
Scanning an Image from the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" (Windows XP) (part 3)
When scanning ends, the following screen will appear. Select the next task you wish to perform, and then click the "Next" button. If you are ready to end the session, click "Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures".
Click the "Finish" button. The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" closes and the scanned image is saved in the specified folder.
Outline of Button Manager
Button Manager is a utility software to link scanning functions to the SCANNER key on the unit. This software enables you to set scanning functions to six different scan menus, which will be linked the SCANNER key on the unit.
Reference: To begin scanning using the unit's operation panel, settings must be established in the Control Panel after the Button Manager is installed. For information on installing the Button Manager, establishing the Control Panel settings, and scanning using the unit's operation panel, see "USING THE SCANNER MODE" in the Operation Manual.
The functions of Button Manager are shown below.
Tab Click to set scan menu options. "Scan Setup" area Set the scan conditions.
Some applications may limit your choice Note of settings.
"Application Selection" area Select the start-up application here. Show TWAIN setting screen when scanning You can select whether or not the TWAIN screen is shown. When the checkbox is selected, the TWAIN screen appears when scanning is executed to let you adjust the scanning conditions. "Help" button Click this button to display the help file for Button Manager. "Apply" button Click to save your settings without closing the dialog box.
"OK" button Click to save your settings, and exit the dialog box. "Cancel" button Click this button to exit the dialog box without making any changes to the settings.
You can specify and change your six scan menu options from five functions. Refer to Button Manager Settings to specify and change the scan menu options.

Close the source application before using the SCANNER key on the unit.

Button Manager Settings

After being installed, Button Manager normally keeps active under the Windows operating system. Follow the steps shown below to set scan options as you like. For details on the settings in the setting screen of Button Manager, see Button Manager Help.
Right-click the Button Manager icon ( bar. ) on the task
Set up the start-up application in the "Application Selection" area. When the "Show TWAIN setting screen when scanning" checkbox is selected, the scan setting screen appears when scanning is executed to let you adjust the scanning conditions. If an application other than "Sharpdesk" is selected in the "Application Selection" area, only one original can normally be scanned. If "Sharpdesk" is selected, multiple originals loaded in the SPF/RSPF can be scanned in a single operation.
If the Button Manager icon does not appear on the task bar, click the "start" button, select "All Programs" ("Programs" on Windows 98/Me/2000), select "SHARP MF Personal Series", and then click "Button Manager" to start Button Manager.
Select "Settings" from the displayed pop-up menu. The setting screen of Button Manager will open.
Reference: Outline of Button Manager
Click the tab of the scan menu you want to set up.
Set up the "Color Mode", "Edge Enhancement" and other scan settings in the "Scan Setup" area.
Click the "OK" button. You have completed the settings.
Identifying Unit Problems
When any trouble has occurred in the unit, first, verify whether you can make a copy or not with the unit. Check the items shown below when the unit does not work properly but it can make a copy.
Reference: If any copier trouble occurs, refer to "TROUBLESHOOTING" in the Operation Manual.
Check the Connection between the Unit and Computer

Check Your Computer

Plug and Play Screen does not Appear (when the USB is connected) Failed to Install the MFP Driver (Windows 2000/XP)
What type of trouble do you have?
Printing trouble Scanning trouble

Printing trouble

When one of the troubles listed below occurs while printing, check the corresponding item. Faint, Uneven or Smeared Print Output Characters or Graphics are not Printed in Correct Position Nothing Prints Uninstalling SHARP Personal MFP Series Software

Scanning trouble

When one of the troubles listed below occurs while scanning data, check the corresponding item. Poor Scanning Result The Scanned Image is Incorrectly Positioned Unable to Scan the Image Uninstalling SHARP Personal MFP Series Software

CHECK3 Is the paper loaded correctly?
If a document is physically damaged when it is output or the image is skewed on the paper, discard the damaged sheet, reinsert the paper supply and print again. Insert the paper so that there is no visible space between the paper and the paper guides.
Reference: See "LOADING PAPER" in the Operation Manual for more details on inserting paper.
If a document is printed skewed or partly off the paper, follow the steps listed below. CHECK1 Is the paper size loaded in the tray the same as that specified in the printer driver?
Check if the "Paper Size" options suit the size of the paper loaded in the tray. If the "Fit To Page" setting is activated, make sure that the paper size selected from the drop-down list of the "Fit To Paper Size" option is the same as the size of the loaded paper.
CHECK2 Is the orientation of document setting correct?
Click the "Paper" tab in the printer driver setup screen, and verify if the "Image Orientation" option is set to your requirements.
CHECK4 Did you correctly specify the margins for the application in use?
Check the layout of the document margins and the paper size settings for the application you are using. Also check if the print settings are specified correctly to suit the paper size.
Reference: Faint, Uneven or Smeared Print Output

Nothing Prints

CHECK4 Has the printer driver been installed properly?
If nothing prints even when the unit is turned on, please wait a few moments. The unit needs a longer time to process intricate data. If the unit still does not print, refer to the check list below. CHECK1 Has a paper jam occurred?
When the misfeed ( ) indicator blinks or ( ) blinks in the display, the unit will stop because of a misfeed. Remove the jammed paper as explained in "MISFEED REMOVAL" in the Operation Manual.
CHECK2 Is the ON LINE indicator off?
The ON LINE indicator on the operation panel turns off while the unit is used for copying. Scanning and printing is not possible at this time. When copying is finished, the ON LINE indicator will turn on after the set auto clear time elapses, and the unit will be ready for scanning and printing. You can also press the clear ( ) key twice or press the ON LINE key to make the unit ready for scanning or printing.

SPF/RSPF at once?

When multiple originals are loaded in the SPF/RSPF, it depends on your application whether only one original can be scanned in a single operation, or whether multiple originals can be scanned. Check which is possible in your application. (Sharpdesk allows multiple originals to be scanned in a single operation.)
CHECK2 Have you selected the scanner driver of this
unit on your application?
Make sure that the "SHARP Personal MFP series" or "WIASHARP AL-XXXX" is selected on your application. Reference: Scanning an Image from a TWAINCompliant Application
CHECK7 Does your computer's operating system
support the scanner driver?
The operating systems that support the unit's scanner driver are Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.
CHECK3 Have you specified all scanning preferences

appropriately?

Setting a large area with full color together with a high resolution setting, makes the data size large, resulting in extended scanning times. It is recommended to set the scanning preferences depending on the type of original to be scanned, i.e., Text, Text/Graphics, Photograph, Color, Black & White.
CHECK8 Are you using an appropriate interface?
CHECK4 Is there enough computer memory?
Your computer may not have enough available memory to hold the document you want to scan. Lower the scan resolution.
CHECK5 Has the specified period of program timeout
Neither printing nor scanning jobs can be sent to the unit from your computer during the specified period of program timeout after copying. To send a printing or scanning job immediately, press the clear ( ) key on the unit twice to clear all the settings for the unit. Reference: For more detail, refer to "USER PROGRAMS" in the Operation Manual.

already elapsed?

Only the USB interface can be used for the unit's scanning function. Make sure the unit is connected to your computer with a USB cable. If the unit was connected to your computer with a parallel cable when you installed the SHARP Personal MFP series software, uninstall the SHARP Personal MFP Series software. Refer to "INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE" in the Operation Manual for the order of installation of the SHARP Personal MFP series software and connection of the USB cable, and reinstall the SHARP Personal MFP series software. Reference: Uninstalling SHARP Personal MFP Series Software
CHECK9 Have the scanner driver and Button Manager

been installed properly?

If normal scanning still cannot be performed even after confirming the items on the above check list, delete SHARP Personal MFP series software and then reinstall it. Reference: Uninstalling SHARP Personal MFP Series Software
Uninstalling SHARP Personal MFP Series Software

If printing or scanning is not possible, or Button Manager does not function correctly, check the items in "Nothing Prints" or "Unable to Scan the Image". If you still cannot solve the problem, follow the steps below to uninstall SHARP Personal MFP series software (MFP driver (printer driver/scanner driver), Button Manager), and then reinstall it.
Before uninstalling SHARP Personal MFP series software, close all applications.
Click the "start" button, and then click "Control Panel". On Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Control Panel". Click "Add or Remove Programs". On Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, double-click the "Add/Remove Programs" icon. The following dialog box will open.
Restart your computer. The deletion of the MFP driver and Button Manager is completed when you restart your computer. If you wish to reinstall, follow the instructions in "INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE" in the Operation Manual.
Delete the "SHARP MFP driver" and the "Button Manager (SHARP Personal MFP series)" from the list of applications. For more information, refer to your operating manual or to the help files for your operating system.
N-up printing Nothing Prints Scanning Mode Scanning Overview Scanning Source Select Device Set-up Screen Settings Button Manager Printer driver Scanner driver Scanner and Camera Wizard TWAIN driver WIA driver Starting Button Manager Printer driver 6 11
Application Selection 21 "Auto Scan Area Judgement" button 15 Basic Printing Border "Brightness/Contrast" button Button Manager Button Manager Settings Document Style Fit To Page Fit To Paper Size Help Button Manager Print Status Window Printer driver Scanner driver TWAIN driver WIA driver How to Use the Online Manual Interface Main Margin MFP driver 7 7
Outline of Button Manager 21 Outline of the Print Status Window 10 Overview Print 2 Scan 11 Paper Size "Preview" button Scanner and Camera Wizard TWAIN driver WIA driver Preview Screen Print Print Status Window Printer Driver Settings Printing a Watermark Printing Overview Scan "Scan" button TWAIN driver WIA driver Scan Setup Scanner and Camera Wizard Scanning an Image Scanner and Camera Wizard TWAIN driver WIA driver 12 16