Sharp Al 2040cs User Manual

MODEL

AL-2030

AL-2040CS

DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL

SYSTEM

OPERATION MANUAL

Page

INTRODUCTION

SETTING UP THE UNIT

LOADING PAPER

INSTALLING THE

SOFTWARE

MAKING COPIES

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

MAINTENANCE

AL-2030

TROUBLESHOOTING

THE UNIT

APPENDIX

AL-2040CS

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.

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 during prolonged 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 switch the unit rapidly on and off. After turning the unit off, wait 10 to 15

seconds before turning it back on.

• 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

machine for servicing and proper ventilation.

8" (20 cm)

(10 cm)

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.

Supply and Consumables

The supply of spare parts for a repair of the appliance is guaranteed for at least 7 years

following the termination of production. Spare parts are those parts of the apparatus

which may break down within the scope of ordinary use of the product - whereas those

parts which normally exceed the life of the product are not considered spare parts.

Consumables also, are available for 7 years following the termination of production.

Trademark acknowledgements

• Microsoft^®, Windows^®, Windows^®98, Windows^®Me, Windows^®2000,

Windows^®XP and Internet Explorer^®are registered trademarks or trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

• Adobe , the Adobe logo, Acrobat , the Adobe PDF logo, and Reader are

registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United

States and other countries.

• IBM, PC/AT, and PowerPC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Sharpdesk is a trademark of Sharp Corporation.

• All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

For users in the USA

Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR are designed to

protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.

Laser information

Wave length

780 nm +10 nm

-15 nm

(Four laser diodes)

Pulse times (North America) 12.88 µs 12.88 ns/7 mm

Output power Max 0.2 mW (Total Power)

At the production line, the output power of the scanner unit is adjusted to 1.2

MILLIWATT (Total Power) PLUS 5% and is maintained constant by the operation

of the Automatic Power Control (APC).

Caution

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those

specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

This Digital Equipment is CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT (IEC 60825-1 Edition 1.2-2001)

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 equipment 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 equipment's 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 0.1 ppm

(0.2 mg/m ) calculated as an 8 hr. 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.

SOFTWARE LICENSE

The SOFTWARE LICENSE will appear when you install the software from the CD-ROM.

By using all or any portion of the software on the CD-ROM or in the machine, you are

agreeing to be bound by the terms of the SOFTWARE LICENSE.

CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

6 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

USING THE MANUALS.................4

PART NAMES................................5

OPERATION PANEL...................... 6

TWO SIDED COPYING ...............52

DESCRIPTION OF OTHER

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS................54

TONER SAVE MODE ..................54

USER PROGRAMS .....................55

DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER

2 SETTING UP THE UNIT

SETUP PROCEDURE................... 7

CHECKING PACKED

OF COPIES .................................56

COMPONENTS AND

7 MAINTENANCE

ACCESSORIES.............................8

PREPARING THE UNIT FOR

INSTALLATION.............................. 8

INSTALLING THE

TD CARTRIDGE.......................... 10

POWER ON.................................12

TD CARTRIDGE

REPLACEMENT ..........................57

DRUM CARTRIDGE

REPLACEMENT ..........................58

CLEANING THE UNIT.................59

3 LOADING PAPER

TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT

PAPER.........................................14

LOADING THE PAPER TRAY .....15

BYPASS FEED

TROUBLESHOOTING.................61

STATUS INDICATORS.................62

MISFEED REMOVAL...................63

IF AN ORIGINAL MISFEED

(including special paper).............. 17

OCCURS WHILE USING THE

SPF..............................................68

4 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

SOFTWARE.................................19

BEFORE INSTALLATION ............ 20

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE... 21

INDICATORS ON THE

9 APPENDIX

SPECIFICATIONS .......................69

ABOUT SUPPLIES AND

OPERATION PANEL.................... 33

USING THE PRINTER MODE.....34

USING THE SCANNER MODE... 36

HOW TO USE THE ONLINE

OPTIONS.....................................71

MOVING AND STORING

THE UNIT ....................................72

MANUAL......................................45

MATERIAL SAFETY

DATA SHEET ..................................76

5 MAKING COPIES

INDEX..........................................84

COPY FLOW ............................... 46

ORIGINAL PLACEMENT.............47

SET THE COPY QUANTITY .......49

EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/

PHOTO COPYING....................... 49

REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/

ZOOM.......................................... 51

SELECTING THE PAPER TRAY....51

INTRODUCTION

This chapter provides basic information for using the unit.

USING THE MANUALS

In addition to this printed manual an online manual is also provided. To get full use of

all features and functions of this product, be sure to familiarize yourself with both

manuals. This printed manual provides all installation and setup instructions as well

as instructions in the use of all copier functions. The online manual contains the

following information.

Online manual

Provides you with information on how to specify preferences and troubleshooting.

Check the online manual when you use this unit after all the initial setup is

completed.

How to use the online manual

Explains how to use the online manual.

Provides information on how to print a document.

Scan (AL-2040CS only)

Explains how to scan using the scanner driver and how to adjust the settings for

the Button Manager.

Troubleshooting

Provides instructions on how to solve driver or software problems.

Conventions used in this manual and online manual

• This operation manual explains the operation of the AL-2030 and AL-2040CS

models. In cases where the operation is the same, the AL-2040CS is used.

• The illustrations in this manual generally show the AL-2040CS.

• Wherever "AL-xxxx" appears in this manual, please substitute your model name

for "xxxx".

• Illustrations of driver screens and other computer screens show the screens that

appear in Windows XP Home Edition. Some of the names that appear in these

illustrations may differ slightly from the screens that appear in other operating

systems.

• This operation manual refers to the Single Pass Feeder as the "SPF".

• In this manual, the following icons are used to provide the user with information

pertinent to the use of the unit.

Warns the user that injury may result if the contents of the warning

are not properly followed.

Cautions the user that damage to the unit or one of its components

may result if the contents of the caution are not properly followed.

Notes provide information relevant to the unit regarding

specifications, functions, performance, operation and such, that

may be useful to the user.

Indicates a letter displayed in the display.

PART NAMES

SPF

Original guide

Document

feeder cover

Peep hole

Interface

Exit area

Document feeder tray

LAN

USB

connector

(AL-2040CS only)

TD cartridge

Drum cartridge

Paper output tray

Paper output tray extension

Power switch

Document glass

Operation panel

Front cover

Handle

Paper tray 1

Power cord

Paper tray 2 (AL-2040CS only)

Multi-bypass tray

Fusing unit release lever

Transfer charger

Charger cleaner

Side cover

Side cover open button

Bypass tray paper guides

OPERATION PANEL

Original to copy key and indicators*

SCAN key and indicator*

(p.33, p.41)

Two-sided copies from

one-sided originals.

Turn on Long Edge or

Turn on Short Edge

can be selected.

ONLINE key and indicator

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.33).

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)

Start key and indicator

• Copying is possible when the

indicator is on.

• Press to start copying

• Use to set a user program. (p.55)

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)

Power save indicator

Lights up when the unit is in a power

save mode. (p.54, p.55)

Tray select key

Use to select a paper feed station

(paper tray 1, paper tray 2* or multi-

bypass tray). (p.51)

Alarm indicators

Drum replacement required

indicator (p.58)

Paper feed location indicators

Light up to show the selected paper

feed station.

Misfeed indicator (p.63)

TD cartridge replacement

required indicator (p.57)

ZOOM keys and indicator

Use to select any reduction or

SPF indicator (p.48)

enlargement copy ratio from 25% to

400% in 1% increments. (When the

SPF is being used, the zoom copy ratio

range is 50% to 200%.) (p.51)

SPF misfeed indicator (p.67)

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 quantity keys

• Use to select the desired copy

quantity (1 to 99). (p.49)

• Use to make user program entries.

(p.55)

Copy ratio display (%) key

• Use to verify a zoom setting without

Clear key

changing the zoom ratio. (p.51)

• Press to clear the display, or press

during a copy run to terminate

copying. (p.49)

• Use to check the number of originals

that must be returned to the document

feeder tray if a misfeed occurs in the

machine when the SPF is used. (p.68)

• Press and hold down during standby

to display the total number of copies

made to date. (p.56)

Display

Displays the specified copy quantity,

zoom copy ratio, user program code

and error code.

* AL-2040CS only

SETTING UP THE UNIT

Follow the installation procedure below to use the unit properly.

If the unit does not function properly during setup or use, or if a function

cannot be used, see "TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT" (p.61).

SETUP PROCEDURE

When using the unit for the first time, setup the unit following the procedure shown

below.

1 Open the package, and make sure that all the accessories are

supplied with the unit. (p.8)

2 Remove the protective materials. (p.9)

3 Install the TD cartridge. (p.10)

4 Load the paper in the paper tray (p.15) or the multi-bypass

tray. (p.17)

5 Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest outlet. (p.12)

6 Install the software.*¹(p.19)

7 Connect the interface cable*¹(p.25) and turn on the unit. (p.12)

8 Now, you can copy (p.46), print (p.35) or scan*²(p.36) your

document.

*1 If you are only using the unit for copying, skip this step.

*2 The scanner function is only available on the AL-2040CS.

CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND

ACCESSORIES

Open the carton and check if the following components and accessories are

included.

If anything is not included or is damaged, contact our Technical Assistance

Department at 1-(630)378-3590 in the USA.

Operation manual

Software CD-ROM

Drum cartridge

(installed in unit)

TD cartridge

PREPARING THE UNIT FOR INSTALLATION

Be sure to hold the handles on

both sides of the unit to unpack

the unit and carry it to the

installation location.

Remove all pieces of tape shown in the illustration below. Then

open the SPF and remove protective materials. After that, take

out the bag containing the TD cartridge.

AL-2040CS

AL-2030

Release the scan head locking switch.

The scan head locking switch is under the document glass.

If the switch is locked ( ), the unit will not operate. Unlock the switch (

as shown below.

)

Grasp here and turn in

the direction of the arrow.

Lock

Unlock

To lock the scan head locking switch, hold up the catch in illustration

and

turn the center knob counter-clockwise 90 degrees until you hear a click.

INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE

Open the multi-bypass tray,

and then open the side

cover.

Remove the CAUTION tape

from the front cover and remove the two protective pins from

the fusing unit by pulling the strings upward one at a time.

Protective pins

CAUTION tape

Push gently on both sides of the

front cover to open the cover.

Remove the TD cartridge from the bag. Remove the protective

paper. Hold the cartridge on both sides and shake it

horizontally four or five times. Hold the tab of the protective

cover and pull the tab to your side to remove the cover.

4 or 5 times

Gently insert the TD cartridge

until it locks in place while

Lock release button

pushing the lock release button.

Close the front cover and then

the side cover by pressing the

round projections near the

side cover open button.

When closing the covers, be

sure to close the front cover

securely and then close the

side cover. If the covers are

closed in the wrong order, the

covers may be damaged.

POWER ON

Ensure that the power switch of the unit is in the OFF position. Plug the other end of

the power cord into the nearest outlet. Turn the power switch on the left side of the

unit to the "ON" position. The start ( ) indicator will light up and other indicators

which show the initial settings of the operation panel will also light up to indicate the

ready condition. For the initial settings, see "Initial settings of operation panel" (p.13).

If you use the unit in a country other than the country where the unit was

purchased, you will need to make sure that your local power supply is

compatible with your model. If you plug the unit into an incompatible

power supply, irreparable damage to the unit will result.

• Only insert the power cord into a properly grounded wall socket.

• Do not use extension cords or power strips.

• 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 a 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 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 has begun in this state, the settings in the following table are used.

Copy quantity

1 copy

Exposure adjustment

AUTO

Zoom

100%

Tray

Paper tray 1

Two-sided copy (AL-2040CS only)

The "Original to copy" indicator does

not illuminate. (One-sided copy is

selected.)

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.

LOADING PAPER

Follow the steps below to load paper into the tray.

PAPER

For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP.

Type of paper

Type of media

Size

Weight

feeding

Paper tray

Standard paper

Letter (8-1/2" x 11")

Legal (8-1/2" x 14")

Invoice (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") 80g/m )

15 lbs. to 21 lbs.

(56g/m to

Multi-bypass Standard paper and

tray thick paper

Letter (8-1/2" x 11")

Legal (8-1/2" x 14")

Invoice (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") (52g/m to

14 lbs. to 34.5

lbs.*

128g/m )

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")

*1 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.

*2 For paper weighing from 28 lbs. to 34.5 lbs. (105g/m to 128g/m ), 8-1/2" x 11" is

the maximum size that can be fed through the multi-bypass tray.

• Special papers such as transparency film, labels and envelopes must be fed one

sheet at a time through 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 ^Aand slide

the guide to match with the width of the paper. Move paper

guide ^Bto the appropriate slot as marked on the tray.

Paper

guide B

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.

• 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 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/m to 128g/m ) can

be used in this tray. (For paper weighing from 28 lbs. to 34.5 lbs. (105g/m to

128g/m ), 8-1/2" x 11" is the maximum size.)

• The multi-bypass tray can hold maximum of 50 sheets of paper.

(Capacity will vary depending on the type of paper loaded.)

• 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

Open the multi-bypass tray and extend the tray.

To close the multi-bypass tray, perform step

and then step

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.

Note for loading envelopes

• Envelopes must be fed narrow side into the feed slot at a time.

• 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.

• Envelopes of which the surface is not flat because of embossing may cause the

copies/prints to become smudged.

• Under high humidity and temperature conditions the glue flaps on some envelopes

may become sticky and be sealed when copied/printed.

• Use only envelopes which are flat and crisply folded. Curled or poorly formed

envelopes may be poorly printed or may cause misfeeds.

• Be sure to select either Com10, DL, C5 or Monarch on the paper size setting of the

printer driver. (For detailed information on printer driver, refer to the online manual.)

• It is recommended that you perform a test print before performing the actual copy/

print job.

Note for loading thick paper

Copying on thick paper requires higher fusing temperature setting. Set the user

program 29 to "2 (High)" when using thick paper. (See page 55 and 56.)

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

This chapter explains how to install and configure the software that is required for the

printer and scanner functions of the machine. The procedure for viewing the Online

Manual is also explained.

• The scanner function is only available on the AL-2040CS.

• The screen images in this manual are mainly for Windows XP. With

other versions of Windows, some screen images may be different from

those in this manual.

• This manual refers to the CD-ROM that accompanied the machine

simply as "CD-ROM".

SOFTWARE

The CD-ROM that accompanies the machine contains the following software:

Printer driver (AL-2030)

The printer driver enables you to use the printer function of the machine.

The printer driver includes the Print Status Window. This is a utility that monitors the

machine and informs you of the printing status, the name of the document currently

being printed, and error messages.

Please note that the printing over a network connection is not possible.

MFP driver (AL-2040CS)

Printer driver

The printer driver enables you to use the printer function of the machine.

The printer driver includes the Print Status Window. This is a utility that monitors

the machine and informs you of the printing status, the name of the document

currently being printed, and error messages.

Please note that the Print Status Window does not operate when the machine is

used as a network printer.

Scanner driver*

The scanner driver allows you to use the scanning function of the machine with

TWAIN-compliant and WIA-compliant applications.

Sharpdesk* (AL-2040CS)

Sharpdesk is an integrated software environment that makes it easy to manage

documents and image files, and launch applications.

Button Manager* (AL-2040CS)

Button Manager allows you to use the scanner menus on the machine to scan a

document.

* The scanning feature can only be used with computers that are connected to the

machine by a USB cable. If you are connected to the machine by a LAN

connection, only the printer function can be used.

BEFORE INSTALLATION

Hardware and software requirements

Check the following hardware and software requirements in order to install the software.

Computer type

IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a

USB 2.0/1.1* or 10Base-T LAN interface

Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional* ,

Operating system* *

Windows XP Professional* , Windows XP Home Edition*

Display

800 x 600 dots (SVGA) display with 256 colors (or better)

Hard disk free space 150 MB or more

Other hardware

requirements

An environment on which any of the operating systems

listed above can fully operate

*1 Compatible with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional,

Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled model

standardly equipped with a USB port.

*2 Printing is not available in MS-DOS mode.

*3 The machine does not support printing from a Macintosh environment.

*4 Administrator's rights are required to install the software using the installer.

Installation environment and usable software

The following table shows the drivers and software that can be installed for each

version of Windows and interface connection method.

Printer

driver

Scanner

driver

Button

Manager

Cable Operating system

Sharpdesk

Windows 98/Me/

2000/XP

USB

Available

Available*

Windows 98/Me/

2000/XP

LAN

Not Available*

*1 The printer driver that is installed will vary depending on the type of connection

between the machine and your computer.

*2 Although it is possible to install Button Manager and Sharpdesk on Windows

98/Me/2000/XP, neither Button Manager nor the scanner function of Sharpdesk

can actually be used.

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

• If you need to use a different connection method after installing the

software using a USB or network connection, you must first uninstall

the software and then install it using the new connection method.

• In the following explanations it is assumed that the mouse is

configured for right hand operation.

• The scanner function only works when using a USB cable.

• If an error message appears, follow the instructions on the screen to

solve the problem. After the problem is solved, the installation

procedure will continue. Depending on the problem, you may have to

click the "Cancel" button to exit the installer. In this case, reinstall the

software from the beginning after solving the problem.

Using the machine with a USB connection

The USB cable must not be connected to the machine. Make

sure that the cable is not connected before proceeding.

If the cable is connected, a Plug and Play window will appear. If this

happens, click the "Cancel" button to close the window and disconnect the

cable.

The cable will be connected in step 13.

Insert the CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive.

Click the "start" button, click "My Computer" ( ), and then

double-click the CD-ROM icon ( ).

In Windows 98/Me/2000, double-click "My Computer", and then double-click

the CD-ROM icon.

Double-click the "setup" icon ( ).

The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window will appear. Make sure

that you understand the contents of the software license, and

then click the "Yes" button.

You can show the "SOFTWARE LICENSE" in a different language by

selecting the desired language from the language menu. To install the

software in the selected language, continue the installation with that

language selected.

Read the "Readme First" in the "Welcome" window and then

click the "Next" button.

AL-2030

AL-2040CS

To install all of the software,

click the "Standard" button

and go to step 12.

To install particular packages,

click the "Custom" button and

go to next step.

To install all of the software,

click the "Standard" button

and go to step 12.

To install particular packages,

click the "Custom" button and

go to next step.

Click the "Printer Driver"

button.

Click the "Display Readme"

button to show information on

packages that are selected.

Click the "MFP Driver"

button.

Click the "Display Readme"

button to show information on

packages that are selected.

AL-2030

AL-2040CS

Select "Connected to this

computer" and click the

"Next" button.

The files required for

installation of the MFP

driver are copied.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

When "The installation of the

SHARP software is complete."

appears, click the "OK" button.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

When "The installation of the

SHARP software is complete."

appears, click the "OK" button

and go to step 12.

If you are running Windows 2000/XP and a warning message appears

regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature, be sure to click

"Continue Anyway" or "Yes".

You will return to the window of step 8. If you wish to install

Button Manager or Sharpdesk, click the "Utility Software" button.

If you do not wish to install the Utility Software, click the "Close" button and

go to step 12.

After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer

may appear. In this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer.

Installing the Utility Software

Click the "Button Manager" or the

"Sharpdesk" button.

Click the "Display Readme" button to

show information on packages that are

selected.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

In Windows 98/Me/2000, if the following screen appears, click the "Skip"

button or the "Continue" button as appropriate to continue the

Sharpdesk installation.

If "Skip" is selected, the Sharpdesk

installation will continue without

installing Sharpdesk Imaging.

If "Continue" is selected, Sharpdesk

Imaging will be installed. If Imaging for

Windows is installed on your computer,

Sharpdesk Imaging will overwrite

Imaging for Windows.

When installing is finished, click the "Close" button.

If you are running Windows 2000/XP and a warning message appears

regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature, be sure to click

"Continue Anyway" or "Yes".

A message will appear instructing you to connect the machine to your

computer. Click the "OK" button.

After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer

may appear. In this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer.

Make sure that the power of the machine is turned on, and then

connect the USB cable (p. 25).

Windows will detect the machine and a Plug and Play screen will appear.

Follow the instructions in the plug and play window to install

the driver.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

If you are running Windows 2000/XP and a warning message appears

regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature, be sure to click

"Continue Anyway" or "Yes".

A "USB 2.0 Composite Device" installation window may appear prior to

this procedure. In this case, follow the instructions in the window to

install the USB 2.0 Composite Device.

This completes the installation of the software.

• If you installed Button Manager, set up Button Manager as explained in "Setting up

the Button Manager" (p.36).

• If you installed Sharpdesk, the Sharpdesk setup screen will appear. Follow the

instructions in the screen to set up Sharpdesk.

Connecting a USB cable

Follow the procedure below to connect the machine to your computer.

A USB cable for connecting the machine to your computer is not included with the

machine. Please purchase the appropriate cable for your computer.

• 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 USB cable before installing the printer driver. The

USB cable should be connected during installation of the printer driver.

Insert the cable into the USB

connector on the machine.

Insert the other end of the cable into your computer's USB port.

Using the machine as a network printer (AL-2040CS only)

• Interface cables for connecting the machine to your computer are not

included with the machine. Please purchase the appropriate cable for

your computer.

• If you intend to use the machine as a scanner, it must be connected to

your computer with a USB interface cable. The scanner function

cannot be used if the machine is connected with a LAN cable.

Insert the LAN cable into the LAN

connector on the machine.

Use a network cable that is shielded.

Turn on the machine.

Insert the CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive.

Click the "start" button, click "My Computer" ( ), and then

double-click the CD-ROM icon ( ).

In Windows 98/Me/2000, double-click "My Computer", and then double-click

the CD-ROM icon.

Double-click the "setup" icon (

)

The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window will appear. Make sure

that you understand the contents of the software license, and

then click the "Yes" button.

You can show the "SOFTWARE LICENSE" in a different language by

selecting the desired language from the language menu. To install the

software in the selected language, continue the installation with that

language selected.

Read the "Readme First" in the "Welcome" window and then

click the "Next" button.

To set the IP address of the machine, follow the steps below. If the

machine is already connected to the network and its IP address has

been set, go to "LPR (TCP/IP) direct printing" (p.27).

Set the IP Address

This setting is only required once when using the machine on a network.

Click the "Set the IP Address"

button.

The printer or printers connected

to the network will be detected.

Click the printer to be configured

(the machine) and click the "Next"

button.

• The "Ethernet Address" is indicated on the left side of the machine

near the LAN connector.

•

If the machine is used on a different network after the IP address is set,

the machine will not be recognized. Enter the Ethernet Address and click

the "Initialize" button to initialize the IP address. Follow the on-screen

instructions to click the "OK" button and then the "Search" button.

Enter the IP address, subnet

mask, and default gateway.

The settings in the above window are

examples.

Be sure to ask your network

administrator for the correct IP address,

subnet mask, and default gateway to be

entered.

When "Get IP Address Automatically" is selected, the IP address may at

times change automatically. This will prevent printing. In this event,

select "Assign IP Address" and enter the IP address.

Click the "Next" button.

Click the "Yes" button.

Go to step 11 on page 28.

LPR (TCP/IP) direct printing

After step 1-7 on page 25-26

Click the "Printer Driver" button.

If you have not set the IP Address, click

the "Set the IP Address" button first and

go to step 8 on page 26.

Read the message in the "Welcome" window and then click the

"Next" button.

Select "LPR Direct Print" and

click the "Next" button.

The printer or printers connected

to the network will be detected.

Click the printer to be configured

(the machine) and click the "Next"

button.

If the machine's IP address cannot be found, make sure the machine is

powered on, make sure the network cable is connected correctly, and

then click the "Search" button.

In the window for setting the

destination print port name, make

sure that ":lp" appears at the end

of the IP address and click the

"Next" button.

Any name can be entered in "Printer Port Name" (maximum of 38

characters).

A window appears to let you

check your entries. Make sure

that the entries are correct and

then click the "Finish" button.

If any of the entries are incorrect, click

the "Back" button to return to the

appropriate window and correct the

entry.

Select the port you want to use with the machine, and click the

"Next" button.

Select whether or not you wish the printer to be your default

printer and click the "Next" button.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

If you are running Windows 2000/XP and a warning message appears

regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature, be sure to click

"Continue Anyway" or "Yes".

When "The installation of the SHARP software is complete."

appears, click the "OK" button.

When the "Finish" screen appears, click the "Close" button.

After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer

may appear. In this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer.

This completes the installation of the software.

Using the machine as a shared printer (AL-2030)

If the machine will be used as a shared printer on a network, follow these steps to

install the printer driver in the client computer.

To configure the appropriate settings in the print server, see the

operation manual or help file of your operating system.

Perform steps 2 through 6 in "Using the machine with a USB

connection" (p.21).

Click the "Custom" button.

Click the "Printer Driver" button.

Click the "Display Readme" button to

show information on packages that are

selected.

Select "Connected via the

network" and click the "Next"

button.

Click the "Add Network Port"

button.

Select the network printer that is

shared and click the "OK" button.

Ask your network administrator for the

server name and printer name of the

machine on the network.

In the printer port selection window, verify the network printer

that is shared and whether the machine is to be used as the

default printer, make the selections and click the "Next" button.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

If you are running Windows 2000/XP and a warning message appears

regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature, be sure to click

"Continue Anyway" or "Yes".

You will return to the window of step 3. Click the "Close" button.

After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer

may appear. In this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer.

This completes the installation of the software.

Sharing the printer using windows networking (AL-2040CS)

If the machine will be used as a shared printer on a network, follow these steps to

install the printer driver in the client computer.

To configure the appropriate settings in the print server, see the

operation manual or help file of your operating system.

Perform steps 3 through 7 in "Using the machine as a network

printer" (p.25 - p.26).

Click the "Printer Driver" button.

Select "Shared Printer" and click

the "Next" button.

For the port to be used, select the

machine set as a shared printer,

and click the "Next" button.

You can also click the "Add Network

Port" button and select the printer to be

shared (the machine) by browsing the

network in the window that appears.

If the shared printer does not appear in the list, check the settings in the

printer server.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

When the "Finish" screen appears, click the "Close" button.

After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer

may appear. In this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer.

This completes the installation of the software.

INDICATORS ON THE OPERATION PANEL

The ONLINE indicator and the start (

scanner.

) indicator indicate the state of the printer or

SCAN indicator

ONLINE indicator

Start indicator

Power save indicator

Start indicator

On: Indicates the unit is ready for copying or scanning is being performed.

Blinking: The indicator blinks in the following situations:

• When a print job is interrupted.

• When reserving a copy job.

• When toner is being replenished during a copy or print job.

Off:

The indicator is off in the following situations:

• During copying or scanning.

• The unit is in the auto power shut-off mode.

• When a misfeed or error has occurred.

• During print online.

ONLINE indicator

The ONLINE key is pressed and on line and off line are changed.

On:

Indicates the unit is ready for printing or scanning is being performed.

(On line)

Blinking: Printing or data is being received from a computer.

Off: Copying is being performed. (Off line)

Power save indicator

On:

Indicates the unit is in a power save mode.

Blinking: Indicates that the unit is initializing (when the side cover is opened and

closed or the power turned off and on).

SCAN indicator (AL-2040CS only)

On:

The SCAN (

) key has been pressed and the unit is in scanner mode.

Blinking: A scan job is being executed from the computer, or scan data is stored

in the unit's memory.

Off:

The unit is in the copy mode.

USING THE PRINTER MODE

For problems with the printer function, see the online manual or the help

file for the driver.

Opening the printer driver from the start menu

Open the printer driver setup screen by the method shown below.

Click the "start" button.

Click "Control Panel", select "Printers and Other Hardware",

and then click "Printers and Faxes".

On Windows 98/Me/2000, select "Settings" and click "Printers".

Click the "SHARP AL-xxxx" printer driver icon and from the

"File" menu select "Properties".

Click "Printing Preferences" button in the "General" tab.

On Windows 98/Me, click the "Setup" tab.

The printer driver setup screen will appear.

Refer to the Windows manual or help file for more information on

the "General" tab, "Details" tab, "Color Management" tab and

"Sharing" tab.

How to print

Make sure that the paper of the desired size and type is loaded

in the tray.

The procedure for loading paper is the same as for loading copy paper. See

"LOADING PAPER" (p.14).

Open the document you intend to print, and select "Print" from

the application's "File" menu.

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 setting dialog.

On Windows 98/Me, click the "Properties" button.

On Windows 2000, the "Properties" button does not appear. Set your

preferences by switching the tab in the "Print" dialog box.

Specify the print settings including the number of copies,

media type, and print quality, and then click the "Print" button

to start printing.

On Windows 98/Me, click the "OK" button to start printing.

For details on print settings, see the online manual or the help file for the

printer driver.

• If copying is being performed when printing is started, copying will

continue. After copying is complete, printing will be executed when the

clear key is pressed twice, the ONLINE key is pressed to switch the

unit to the online state or approximately 60 seconds (auto clear time)*

elapse.

* The auto clear time varies with a user program setting. See "USER

PROGRAMS" (p.55).

• Preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode will be canceled when

printing is started.

• If the paper size specified from the software application is larger than

the paper size in the printer, part of the image that is not transferred to

the paper may remain on the surface of the drum. In this case, the

backside of the paper may become dirty. If this occurs, change to the

correct size paper and print two or three pages to clean the image.

• If you start a print job while a scan job is in progress, the print data will

be stored in the unit's memory. When the scan job is completed,

printing will begin.

USING THE SCANNER MODE

(AL-2040CS only)

The scanner driver for this unit includes an STI (Still image) driver and WIA

(Windows Image Acquisition) driver. You can install software that supports the STI

driver and WIA driver to enable scanning using the operation panel of the unit.

For problems with the scanner function, see the online manual or the

help file for the driver.

Using the Button Manager

Setting up the Button Manager

The Button Manager accessory software supports the STI driver and WIA driver. Setup

that is required in Windows to use the Button Manager is explained in the following.

Windows XP

Click the "start" button, select "Control Panel" and click

"Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Scanners and

Cameras" in the start menu. Right click the "SHARP AL-2040CS"

icon and click "Properties" in the menu that appears.

In the "Properties" screen, click the

"Events" tab.

Click the "Select an event" button and

select "ScanMenu SC1" from the pull-down

menu. Select "Sharp Button Manager P" in

"Start this program" and click "Apply".

Repeat step 3 to set "ScanMenu SC2" through "ScanMenu

SC6".

Click the "Select an event" button and select "ScanMenu SC2" from the

pull-down menu. Select "Sharp Button Manager P" in "Start this program" and

click "Apply". Do the same for each ScanMenu through "ScanMenu SC6".

When the settings have been completed, click the "OK" button to close the

screen. When the settings have been completed in Windows, start the

Button Manager. Adjust detailed settings and then scan an image from the

unit. For the procedures for starting Button Manager and adjusting settings,

see "Scan Button Destination Setting Dialog Box" (p.38).

Windows 98/Me/2000

To scan directly into an application using the Button Manager on Windows 98,

Windows Me and Windows 2000. Set the Event Manager properties to send only to

Button Manager as shown below.

Click the "Start" button, select "Control Panel" from "Settings",

and open "Scanners and Cameras" in start menu.

In Windows Me, it occasionally happens that the "Scanners and

Cameras" icon does not appear immediately after installation of the MFP

driver is completed. If the icon does not appear, click "View all Control

Panel options" in the Control Panel and display the "Scanner and

Cameras" icon.

Select "SHARP AL-2040CS", and click the "Properties" button.

In Windows Me, right click "SHARP AL-2040CS" and click "Properties" in

the menu that appears.

In the "Properties" screen, click the

"Events" tab.

Click the "Scanner events" button and

select "ScanMenu SC1" from the pull-down

menu. Select "Sharp Button Manager P" in

"Send to this application" and click "Apply".

If other applications are shown,

deselect the checkboxes for the other

applications and leave only the Button

Manager checkbox selected.

Repeat step 4 to set "ScanMenu SC2" through "ScanMenu

SC6".

Click the "Scanner events" and select "ScanMenu SC2" from the pull-down

menu. Select "Sharp Button Manager P" in "Start this program" and click

"Apply". Do the same for each ScanMenu through "ScanMenu SC6".

When the settings have been completed, click the "OK" button to close the

screen. When the settings have been completed in Windows, start the

Button Manager. Adjust detailed settings and then scan an image from the

unit. For the procedures for starting Button Manager and adjusting settings,

see "Scan Button Destination Setting Dialog Box" (Next page).

Scan Button Destination Setting Dialog Box

After you have completed the Button Manager settings in

Windows, configure the scan settings in Button Manager.

To configure the scan settings in Button Manager, right click

the (

) icon in the Taskbar and select "Setting" from the

menu that appears.

For details on configuring the scan settings in Button

Manager, see the online manual or the help file.

This is the corresponding setting in the Button

Manager to automatically send image(s) in full

color at 75 dpi to Sharpdesk using the

operation panel "SC1" SCAN (

selection.

) key

This dialog shows the SC1 event set to go directly to Button Manager.

With the Button Manager set to send the image to Sharpdesk. (factory

default setting) Sharpdesk will open after acquiring the image

automatically.

Flow of the Button Manager setting

The Button Manager can directly handle an AL-2040CS device event and start your

selected application according to the scan setting made on the AL-2040CS operation

panel (SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6).

This will scan directly into your application from the device.

Scanner

Event

Button

User

AL-2040CS

SCAN key

pressed.

Manager

selected

application

Windows OS

No Selection

dialog is

displayed.

The user

application

opens.

The settings for the Windows Event Manager for

the SHARP AL-2040CS device allow the user to

take advantage of the Sharp Button Manager to

take control of events from Windows and send

scanned images to any application that can be

selected in Button Manager.

This can be done with the Windows OS showing

the Event Manager selection dialog or directly

into a selected application if the Button Manager

is the only allowed handler for device events

from the SHARP AL-2040CS.

This is done by changing the Windows device

settings for the AL-2040CS in the Scanner and

Camera device settings in the Control Panel.

This is the Control Panel

Properties dialog for "Scanners and

Cameras".

The AL-2040CS is shown selected.

All About The Windows Event Manager and scanner events in

Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

Windows Platforms provide a mechanism for software to handle external events for

a scanner device like the SHARP AL-2040CS products. This mechanism is

controlled by the device manager on a device basis. Applications that can handle

events from a scanner/camera device register with the Windows Event Manager and

shown as available in the registered applications. The path an event takes to get to

the user's selected application depends upon the event settings for the device.

Scanner

Event

Manager

Event

User selects

application.

AL-2040CS

SCAN key

pressed.

Manager

selection

dialog

Windows OS

The user

application

opens.

Displayed on

screen

This is the Windows Event Manager

Selection Dialog.

Shown are two applications registered

to handle the scanner event from the

AL-2040CS device.

Using the SCAN key to begin scanning

• Scanning is not possible during a copy job.

•

If the SCAN (

stored.

) key is pressed during a print job, the scan job will be

•

When scanning an original that has been placed in the SPF, only one

original can be placed unless you are using Sharpdesk.

Press the SCAN (

) key.

The unit enters scan mode.

Place the original you wish to scan on the document glass/SPF.

For the procedure for placing the original, see "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT"

(p.47).

Press the right copy quantity

key to display the number of

the application that you wish to

use for scanning.

The application numbers are initially

as follows.

Application

Application launched

number

SC1

SC2

SC3

SC4

SC5

SC6

Sharpdesk

E-mail

Fax

OCR

Microsoft Word

Filing

To check the settings, see "Scan Button Destination Setting Dialog Box"

(p.38) 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.

) key.

• 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.36).

• If step 4 is performed with the "Show

TWAIN setting screen when scanning"

checkbox selected in the Scan Button Destination Setting Dialog Box

(p.38), the TWAIN settings screen (p.43) 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. If you perform "preview" (see the online manual or

the help file for the scanner driver), the original in the SPF will be

output to the exit area after previewing. To scan the original after

previewing, place the original in the SPF once again.

Using the SHARP TWAIN

Place the original(s) you wish to scan on the document

glass/SPF.

For the procedure for placing the original, see "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT"

(p.47).

After starting Sharpdesk, click the "File" menu

and select "Select Scanner".

Select "SHARP MFP TWAIN P", 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 (

) .

Set the configuration for scanning (refer to the online manual

and help file), and click the "Scan" button.

Scan is started.

Scanning with the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" in Windows XP

Windows XP includes as a standard feature an image scanning function. The

procedure for scanning with the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" is explained here.

To cancel scanning, click the "Cancel" button in the screen that is

displayed.

Place the original you wish to scan on the document glass/SPF.

For the procedure for placing the original, see "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT"

(p.47).

Click the "start" button, select "Control

Panel", and click "Printers and Other

Hardware", and then click "Scanners

and Cameras" in the start menu. Click

the "SHARP AL-2040CS" icon and click

"Get picture" in "Imaging Tasks".

The "Scanner and Camera Wizard"

appears. Click "Next" and establish the

basic settings for scanning.

For information on the settings, see the

Windows XP help file. After completing each

setting, click "Next".

Select a name, format, and folder for the

scanned image.

For information on the image name, file format,

and folder, see the Windows XP help file.

Scanning begins. When scanning ends,

select the next task you wish to perform.

For information on each selection, see the

Windows XP help file. To quit the "Scanner and

Camera Wizard", select "Nothing. I’m finished

working with these pictures." and click "Next".

Click "Finish" in the screen that appears.

The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" closes and the scanned image is saved.

HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL

The online manual provides detailed instructions for operating the unit as a printer or

scanner and a list of methods for dealing with printing or scanner problems.

To access the online manual, your computer must have Acrobat Reader 6.0 or a

later version.

Turn on your computer.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

Click the "start" button, click "My Computer" ( ), and then

double-click the CD-ROM ( ) icon.

On Windows 98/Me/2000, double-click "My Computer" ( ), and then

double-click the CD-ROM ( ) icon.

Double-click the "Manual" folder, double-click the "EnglishA"

folder, and then double-click the "AL_2030_2040CS.pdf" icon.

The following window will appear.

Click

to read the online manual.

To close the online manual, click the ( ) button located at the top-right of

the window.

• The online manual can be printed out using Acrobat Reader. SHARP

recommends printing out the sections which you refer to frequently.

• Refer to "Help" of Acrobat Reader for more details on the operation

and function of Acrobat Reader.

VIEWING THE ONLINE MANUAL

The "Software CD-ROM" that accompanies the machine contains an online manual

in PDF format. To view the manual in PDF format, Acrobat Reader or Adobe Reader

of Adobe Systems Incorporated is required. If neither program is installed on your

computer, the programs can be downloaded from the following URL:

http://www.adobe.com/

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.

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.

2 Place the original.

If you are using the document glass, see "Using the document glass" (p.47).

If you are using the SPF, see "Using the SPF" (p.48).

When copying onto paper larger than 8-1/2" x 11" size, pull out the paper

output tray extension.

3 Select the copy settings.

To set the number of copies, see page 49.

To adjust the resolution and contrast settings, see page 49.

To enlarge or reduce the copy, see page 51.

To change the tray used, see page 51.

AL-2040CS

To print on both sides of the paper, see page 52.

4 Start copying.

Press the start (

) key.

• If you start a print job while a copy job is in progress, the print job will

begin when the copy job is completed.

• The scanning function cannot be used while a copy job is in progress.

(AL-2040CS only)

About interrupt copying

If you press the start ( ) key to begin a copy job while a print job using the paper

tray or multi-bypass tray is in progress, the copy job will begin automatically after the

print data in the unit's memory is printed (interrupt copying). When this is done, the

print data remaining in the computer is not sent to the unit. When the copy job ends,

press the clear key twice, or press the ONLINE key once to change the unit to the

online state (p.33), or wait until the set auto clear time (p.55) elapses. The remaining

print data will be sent to the unit and printing will resume.

* Interrupt copying during two-sided printing is not possible until the print job is finished.

(AL-2040CS only)

ORIGINAL PLACEMENT

Using the document glass

• The document glass can read up to 8-1/2" x 14" original.

• Image loss 5/32" (4mm) can occur at the leading and trailing edges of

the copies. Also image loss 11/64" (4.5mm) in total can occur along

the other edges of the copies.

• When copying a book or an original which has been folded or a

crumpled original, press down the SPF lightly. If the SPF is not

securely closed, the copies may be striped or blurred.

• When using the document glass to scan an original, make sure that an

original is not placed in the SPF.

Open the SPF, and place the original.

Place an original face down on the document glass. Align it with the

original scale and the centering ( ) mark. Gently close the SPF.

After placing the original, be sure to close the SPF. If left open, parts outside of

the original will be copied black, causing excessive use of toner. In addition,

toner may scatter inside the machine or the drum cartridge may suffer damage.

Original scale

mark

Using the SPF

The SPF is designed to hold up to 50 originals measuring from 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to

8-1/2" x 14" and weighting from 14 lbs. to 23.9 lbs. (52g/m to 90g/m ).

• Before feeding originals in the document feeder tray, be sure to

remove any staples or paper clips from them.

• Before placing curled or wavy originals into the document feeder tray,

be sure to flatten them. If not, original misfeeds may result.

• If the original is placed correctly in the SPF, the SPF indicator will light

up. If the original is not placed correctly, the SPF indicator will not

light. If the SPF is not closed correctly, the indicator will blink.

• Badly damaged originals may misfeed in the SPF. It is recommended

that such originals be copied from the document glass.

• Special originals such as transparency film should not be fed through

the SPF, but should be placed directly on the document glass.

• Image loss (max. 5/32" (4mm)) can occur at the leading and trailing

edges of the copies. Also image loss (max. 11/64" (4.5mm) in total)

can occur along the other edges of the copies. It can be 15/64" (6mm)

(max.) at the trailing edge of the second copy of two-sided copying.

• To stop continuous copying using the SPF, press the clear key.

• Copying using one-sided to one-sided mode:

Ensure that no indicator is lit among the original to copy indicators.

Make sure that no original is left on the document glass.

Adjust the original guides to the

size of originals.

Set the originals face up in the

Original face up

document feeder tray.

Peep hole

Use the peep hole (see the illustration at

right) to check the position of the original.

There is an original top edge mark ▲ in the

peep hole. Align the top edge of the

original with this mark.

SET THE COPY QUANTITY

Set the number of copies using the two copy quantity (

from the document glass or copying from SPF.

) 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 (

PHOTO ( ) mode.

) mode or

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 document glass and copying from the SPF respectively.

When adjusting the automatic exposure level for copying from

the SPF, place an original in the document feeder tray and

make sure that the SPF indicator lights up. When adjusting the

level for copying from the document glass, make sure that no

original is left in the document 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 right-

handmost 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

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. (When

the SPF is being used, the zoom copy ratio range is 50% to 200%.)

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:

50%, 64%, 78%, 129%, and 200%.

To select a zoom ratio:

When a ZOOM (

) key is pressed, the

ZOOM indicator will light up and the zoom ratio will

be displayed in the display.

SELECTING THE PAPER TRAY

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 1, paper tray 2*, multi-bypass

tray.

* AL-2040CS only

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

This chapter describes the special functions of this unit. Use these functions as

needed.

TWO SIDED COPYING

(AL-2040CS only)

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, the multi-bypass tray cannot be used.

A A

Turn on Long Edge

Turn on Short Edge

Making two-sided copies

Place the original(s) on the document glass or in the SPF. (see

"ORIGINAL PLACEMENT" (p.47).

Select two-sided copy mode.

When copying in a one-sided to two-sided mode:

Use the original to copy key to select the desired one-sided to two-sided

copying mode (Turn on Long Edge or Turn on Short Edge). See the

illustrations on page 52.

Select the copy settings. See "SET THE COPY QUANTITY"

(p.49), "EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING" (p.49),

and "REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM" (p.51).

Using the document glass

Press the start ( ) key.

The original is scanned into the unit's memory and the number of the

copy quantity blinks in the display.

Place the original that you wish to copy onto the rear side of the

paper, and press the start ( ) key again.

Copying begins.

Using the SPF

Press the start ( ) key. Copying begins in the selected two-sided copy mode.

DESCRIPTION OF OTHER SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

Toner save mode

Reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%.

Power save modes

The unit has two power save modes of operation: preheat mode and auto power

shut-off mode.

Preheat mode

When the unit enters the preheat mode, the power save ( ) indicator will light up

and other indicators will remain on or off as before. In this condition, the fuser in

the unit is maintained at a lower heat level, thereby saving power. To copy from

the preheat mode, make desired copier selections and press the start ( ) key

using the normal copying procedure.

Auto power shut-off mode

When the unit enters the auto power shut-off mode, the power save ( ) indicator

will light up and other indicators except the ONLINE indicator will go out. The auto

power shut-off mode saves more power than the preheat mode but requires a

longer time before starting copying. To copy from the auto power shut-off mode,

press the start ( ) key. Then make desired copier selections and press the start

(

) key using the normal copying procedure.

Auto clear

The unit returns to the initial settings a preset amount of time after the end of job.

This preset amount of time (auto clear time) can be changed.

Resolution of AUTO & MANUAL mode

You can set the copy resolution used for AUTO and MANUAL (

) exposure mode.

Prevention of OC copies when the SPF is up function

When enabled, this function may help prevent wasteful use of toner that occurs

when the OC cover is not completely closed.

If the start ( ) key is pressed when the OC cover is not completely closed, "

will appear in the display and copying may not take place. If copying does not take

place, copying can be performed by pressing the start ( ) key again, however, the

scan size set in "Copy effective paper width setting function" (program numbers 25,

26, 27) will be used.

If the OC cover is completely closed after "

the normal size.

" appears, copying will take place at

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 (

and the PHOTO (

) indicator will go out

) 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 (

will stop blinking and light up steadily. The light and dark indicator

marked "3" will light up. The toner save mode is now active.

) indicator

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 user programs

Press and hold down the light (

) key 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 (For the user program numbers, see the following table.).

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 (

The entered parameter number will blink on the right of the display.

) key.

Program

No.

Mode

Parameters

10 sec., 2

90 sec., 5

30 sec., *3

120 sec., 6

60 sec.,

OFF

Auto clear time

30 sec., 2

30 min., 5

240 min.

60 sec., 3

60 min., 6

5 min.,

120 min.,

Preheat mode

Auto power shut- off

mode

ON, 2

OFF

Auto power shut- off *1

timer

5 min., 2

120 min., 5

30min., 3

240 min.

60 min.,

Program

No.

Mode

Parameters

SPF automatic

original discharge

time

5 min., *2

60 min., 4

240 min., 6

300dpi, 2

YES, *2

30 min.,

120 min.,

OFF

Resolution of AUTO

& MANUAL mode

600dpi

Reset factory

OFF

Prevention of OC

copies when the

SPF is up function

ON, 2

Copy effective paper

width setting function

(Bypass tray)

Large (LETTER/A4 width),

Small (INVOICE/B5R width)

Copy effective paper

width setting function

(Tray 1)

Large (LETTER/A4 width),

Small (INVOICE/B5R width)

Copy effective paper

width setting function *1

(Tray 2)

Large (LETTER/A4 width),

Small (INVOICE/B5R width)

(AL-2040CS only)

Selection of copy

start state (Polygon *1

rotation on/off)

ON, 2

OFF

High

Fusing temperature

setting when the

Low, 2

bypass tray is used

* Factory default settings are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Press the start (

) key. The right-hand number in the display

will be steadily lit and the entered value will be stored.

To change the setting or to set another mode, press the clear

key. The unit will return to step 2.

Press the light (

) key to return to the normal copy mode.

DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES

Use the following procedure to display the total number of copies.

Press and hold down the clear key for approximately 5 seconds. The

total number of copies will appear in two steps, each with three digits.

Example: Total number of copies is 1,234.

MAINTENANCE

This chapter describes how to replace the TD cartridge and drum cartridge and how

to clean the unit.

Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies.

TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT

The TD cartridge replacement required ( ) indicator will light up when toner is

needed. For more information on purchasing the TD cartridge, see "ABOUT

SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS" (p.71). If copying is continued while the indicator is lit,

copies will gradually become lighter until the unit stops and the indicator begins

blinking. Replace the old TD cartridge by following the procedure below.

• After the unit stops, it may be possible to make a few more copies by taking

the TD cartridge out of the unit, shaking it horizontally, then reinstalling it. If

copying is not possible after this operation, replace the TD cartridge.

• During long copy run of a dark original, the TD cartridge replacement

required ( ) indicator may light up, the start (

and the unit stops, even though toner is left. The unit will feed toner up

to 2 minutes and then the start ( ) indicator will light up. Press the

start ( ) key to restart copying.

) indicator blink,

Open the multi-bypass tray, side cover, and front cover, in that

order.

To open the multi-bypass tray, see "The multi-bypass tray" (p.17). To open

the side cover and front cover, see "INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE"

(p.10).

Gently pull the TD cartridge out

while pressing the lock release

button.

Lock release button

In order to help preserve the global environment, we recycle used TD

cartridges. Please read "COPIER TONER CARTRIDGE RECYCLING

PROGRAM", which is enclosed in the new toner cartridge package.

Install a new TD cartridge. To install the new cartridge, see

"INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE" (p.10).

Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the

round projections near the side cover open button. The indicator

(

) will go out and the start (

) indicator will light up.

When closing the covers, be sure to close the front cover securely and

then close the side cover. If the covers are closed in the wrong order, the

covers may be damaged.

DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT

The useful life of the drum cartridge is approximately 18,000 copies*. When the

internal counter reaches approximately 17,000 copies, the drum replacement required

(

) indicator will light up indicating that replacement of the drum cartridge will be

needed soon. For more information on purchasing the drum cartridge, see "ABOUT

SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS" (p.71). When the indicator begins to blink, the unit will

stop operating until the cartridge is replaced. Replace the drum cartridge at this time.

*Based on copying onto letter size paper at 5% toned area.

Do not remove the protective cover on the drum portion (black paper) of

a new drum cartridge before use. The cover protects the drum against

external light.

Remove the TD cartridge (see step 1 and 2 in "TD CARTRIDGE

REPLACEMENT" (p.57)).

Hold the drum cartridge handle and

Drum cartridge handle

gently pull the cartridge out. Dispose

of the old drum cartridge in

accordance with local regulations.

Remove the new drum cartridge from

the protective bag and remove the protective cover from the

cartridge. Then gently install the new drum cartridge.

Do not touch the surface of the drum (green portion) of the

cartridge. Doing so may cause smudges on the copies.

Gently install the TD cartridge. To install the TD cartridge, see

step 5 in "INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE" (p.11).

Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the

round projections near the side cover open button. The drum

replacement required (

indicator will light up.

) indicator will go out and the start (

)

When closing the covers, be sure to close the front cover securely and

then close the side cover. If the covers are closed in the wrong order, the

covers may be damaged.

CLEANING THE UNIT

Proper care is essential in order to get clean, sharp copies. Be sure to take a few

minutes to regularly clean the unit.

Do not spray flammable cleaner gas. Gas from the spray may come in

contact with the internal electrical components or high-temperature

parts of the fusing unit, creating a risk of fire or electrical shock.

• Before cleaning, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the

power cord from the outlet.

• Do not use thinner, benzene or other volatile cleaning agents. Doing

so may cause deformation, discoloration, deterioration or malfunction.

Cabinet

Wipe the cabinet with a soft, clean cloth.

Document glass and the back side of the SPF

Stains on the document glass, SPF scanning window or SPF roller will also be

copied. Wipe the document glass, SPF scanning window and SPF roller with a soft,

clean cloth. If necessary, dampen the cloth with a glass cleaner.

Document glass/SPF scanning window

SPF

SPF roller

SPF scanning window

Transfer charger

If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty. Clean

the charger using the following procedure.

Turn the power switch off. (p.13)

Ensure that the multi-bypass tray is open and then open the

side cover while pressing the side cover open button.

Take the charger cleaner out by holding the tab. Set the charger

cleaner onto the right end of the transfer charger, gently slide

the cleaner to the left end, and then remove it. Repeat this

operation two or three times.

Slide the charger cleaner from the right end to the left end along

the groove of the transfer charger. If the cleaner is stopped on

the way, smudges on copies may occur.

Return the charger cleaner

to its original position.

Close the side cover by

pressing the round

projections near the side

cover open button.

Turn the power switch on. (p.12)

TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT

This chapter describes misfeed removal and troubleshooting.

For problems with the printer function or the scanner function, see the online manual

or the Help file for the printer/scanner driver.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If any problem occurs, check the list below before contacting our Technical

Assistance Department.

Problem

Possible cause

Unit plugged in?

Power switch on?

Side cover closed securely? Gently close the side cover.

Front cover closed? Gently close the front cover and then

close the side cover.

Is the original placed face Place the original face down on the

down on the document document glass or face up in the

glass or face up in the SPF? SPF.

Solution

Plug the unit into a grounded outlet.

Turn the power switch on.

Page

Unit does not

operate.

47, 48

Blank copies

Is the scan head locking

switch locked?

Unlock the scan head locking switch.

Is original image too dark or Adjust the exposure manually.

too light?

Is the unit in the automatic Adjust the automatic exposure level.

Copies are too

dark or too light. exposure mode?

Is the unit in the photo

exposure mode?

Document glass or SPF dirty? Clean regularly.

Original smudged or blotchy? Use a clean original.

Cancel the photo exposure mode.

–

Dust, dirt,

smudges appear

on copies.

Striped copies

Is transfer charger clean? Clean the transfer charger.

Non-standard paper used? Use standard paper. If using special

papers, feed the paper through the

multi-bypass tray.

Paper curled or damp?

Store paper flat in the wrapper in a

dry location.

–

Paper misfeeds

frequently.

Pieces of paper inside unit? Remove all pieces of misfed paper.

Paper guides in the paper Set the guides properly depending on

15, 18

tray not set properly?

the paper size.

Too much paper in the paper Remove excessive paper from the

15, 17

tray or multi-bypass tray?

Is the paper too heavy?

tray.

Use paper within the specified range.

The fusing temperature is In the user programs, set "Fusing

not appropriate.

temperature setting when the bypass

tray is used" (program 29) to "2 (High)".

Images rub off the

copy easily.

Paper damp?

Replace with dry paper. If the unit is

not used for long time, remove the

paper from the paper tray and store it

in its wrapper in a dry location.

Printing is not

uniform between the not appropriate.

edges of the paper

The fusing temperature is In the user programs, set "Fusing

temperature setting when the bypass

tray is used" (program 29) to "1 (Low)".

and the center.

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.

Indication

Cause and remedy

Steadily Replacement of drum cartridge will be needed

soon. Prepare a new cartridge.

Blinking Drum cartridge must be replaced. Replace it with a new one.

Page

Drum replacement

required indicator

lit

Steadily Replacement of TD cartridge will be needed

TD cartridge

replacement

lit

soon. Prepare a new cartridge.

required indicator

Blinking TD cartridge must be replaced. Replace it with a new one.

A misfeed has occurred. Remove the misfed paper

referring to the description of "MISFEED REMOVAL".

Misfeed indicator

Blinking

Steadily

When the document feeder cover is open.

lit

–

SPF misfeed

indicator

An original misfeed has occurred in the SPF.

Blinking Remove the misfed originals referring to the

description of "E: Misfeed in the SPF".

The unit is in the preheat mode. Press any key to

cancel the preheat mode.

The unit is in the auto power shut-off mode.

Press the start ( ) key to cancel the auto power

shut-off mode.

Power save indicator is

steadily lit.

The paper tray is not pushed in correctly, or there

is no paper in the tray. Push the tray all the way

in or load paper in the tray.

The TD cartridge is not installed. Check if the

cartridge is installed.

Side cover is open. Close the side cover securely

by pressing the round projections near the side

cover open button.

The paper tray indicator is

blinking.

–

"CH" is blinking in the display.

"CH" is steadily lit in the

display.

This appears if it is detected that the OC cover is

open when copying is started. Completely close

the OC cover, or press the start ( ) key again.

"OP" is blinking in the display. Depending on the color and the density of the

original, "OP" blinking may appear even when

the OC cover is closed. In such a case, press the

start key again to make a copy.

–

The paper tray or multi-bypass tray is empty.

Load paper.

A misfeed has occurred in the paper tray or

multi-bypass tray. Remove the misfed paper.

15, 17

"P" is blinking in the display.

A letter and a number appear The scan head locking switch is locked. Unlock

–

alternately.

the scan head locking switch.

The unit will not function. Turn the power switch

A letter and a number appear off, remove the power cord from the outlet, and

alternately.

contact our Technical Assistance Department at

1-(630)378-3590 in the USA.

MISFEED REMOVAL

When the misfeed ( ) indicator blinks or

blinks in the display, the unit will

stop because of a misfeed. When the SPF misfeeds an original sheet, the unit will

stop and the SPF misfeed ( ) indicator will blink, while the misfeed ( ) indicator

will remain off. For a misfeed of originals in the SPF, see "E: Misfeed in the SPF"

(p.67).

Open the multi-bypass tray,

and then open the side

cover.

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 the misfed paper is seen from

this side, proceed to "C: Misfeed

in the transport area". (p.66)

If paper is misfed here, proceed to "B:

Misfeed in the fusing 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 (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.

Fusing unit release lever

Gently remove the misfed paper

from under the fusing unit as

shown in the illustration. If the

paper cannot be removed, proceed

to "C: Misfeed in the transport

area".

The fusing unit is hot. Do not

touch the fusing unit when

removing misfed paper. Doing

so may cause a burn or other

injury.

• Do not touch the surface (green portion) of the drum cartridge

when removing the misfed paper. Doing so may cause

smudges on copies.

• Do not remove the misfed paper from above the fusing unit.

Unfixed toner on the paper may stain the paper transport

area, resulting in smudges on copies.

Raise the fusing unit release lever and then 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.

C: Misfeed in the transport area

Lower the fusing unit release lever.

See "B: Misfeed in the fusing area" (p.65).

Open the front cover.

To open the front cover, see "INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE" (p.10).

Rotate the roller rotating

knob in the direction of the

arrow and gently remove

the misfed paper from the

exit area.

Roller rotating knob

Raise the fusing unit release lever, close the front cover and

then close the side cover by pressing the round projections

near the side cover open button. The misfeed ( ) indicator will

go out and the start (

) indicator will light up.

When closing the covers, be sure to close the front cover securely and

then close the side cover. If the covers are closed in the wrong order, the

covers may be damaged.

D: Misfeed in the lower paper feed area

Open the lower side cover

(under the multi-bypass

tray) and remove the misfed

paper. If the misfeed (

indicator blinks and the

)

misfed paper is not seen

from the area of the lower

side cover, pull out the

lower paper tray and remove

the misfed paper. Then

close the lower paper tray.

Close the lower side cover.

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.

E: Misfeed in the SPF

An original misfeed may occur at one of three locations: if the misfed original is seen

from the document feeder tray, (A) in the document feeder tray; if the misfed original is

not seen from the document feeder tray, (B) in the exit area or (C) under the document

feeder cover. Remove the misfed original following the instructions for each location.

After removing the jammed paper, be sure to press the clear key to clear

the misfeed error state.

(A) Open the document feeder cover and pull the misfed original out from the

document feeder tray. Press the SPF jam release lever (see below) while

you remove the original. Close the document feeder cover. Open and close

the SPF to clear the SPF misfeed (

) indicator. If the misfed original

cannot be easily removed, proceed to (C).

Document feeder cover

SPF jam release lever

(B) Open the SPF and rotate the roller to remove the misfed original from the

exit area. If the misfed original cannot be easily removed, proceed to (C).

Roller

direction of the arrow while rotating the knob.

IF AN ORIGINAL MISFEED OCCURS WHILE USING

THE SPF

If a misfeed occurs in the machine when the SPF is used, the SPF will automatically

stop scanning. Manually remove the misfed original. You can check the number of

originals that must be returned to the document feeder tray in the display on the

operation panel. Follow the steps below to display the number of originals to be

returned.

The following procedure omits removal of the misfeed. Be sure to

remove the misfeed before displaying the number of originals to be

returned. For the misfeed removal procedure, see "MISFEED

REMOVAL" (p.63).

When an original misfeed occurs, the

SPF stops and the ZOOM indicator

blinks.

The remaining number of sets will blink in the

display.

Remove any originals that have not yet

been scanned from the document

feeder tray.

Press the copy ratio display (%) key.

The originals that were being scanned in the

SPF will be discharged and the number of

original sheets to be returned will blink in the

display.

Place the displayed number of original sheets

back in the document feeder tray together with

the original sheets removed in step 2.

Display of number of original

sheets to be returned

If "SPF automatic original discharge time" is enabled in the user

programs, the originals in the SPF will be automatically discharged after

the set time elapses. ("USER PROGRAMS" (p.55))

APPENDIX

SPECIFICATIONS

AL-2030

AL-2040CS

Type

Digital multifunctional system, desk-top type

Copy / printer system Dry, electrostatic transfer

Originals

Sheets, bound documents

Available - Cable required

(USB only)

Available - Cable required

(USB or LAN)

Printer function

Available - Cable required

(USB only)

Scanner function

Paper tray

250 sheets x 1

50 sheets

200 sheets *¹

SPF

250 sheets x 2

Multi-bypass tray

Paper output tray

SPF

Original

sizes

Document

Max. 8-1/2" x 14"

1 sheet

glass/SPF

Document

glass

Original

feed

SPF

Up to 50 sheets

Copy / printing size

3-1/2" x 5-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 14" *²

Max. 5/32" (4mm) *³

Image loss

Max. 11/64" (4.5mm) *⁴

Copy speed *⁵

Print speed *⁶

20 pages/min. (8-1/2" X 11")

16 pages/min. (8-1/2" X 11")

Max. 99 pages subtractive counter

Continuous copying

8.0 seconds (When user program 24 is set to OFF)

10.7 seconds (When user program 24 is set to ON)

(paper: 8-1/2" x 11" (A4), exposure mode: AUTO, copy ratio: 100%)

First-copy time *⁷

(Approximately)

Document glass:

Variable: 25% to 400% in 1% increments (total 376 steps)

Fixed: 50%, 64%, 78%, 100%, 129%, 200%

SPF:

Copy ratio

Variable: 50% to 200% in 1% increments (total 151 steps)

Fixed: 50%, 64%, 78%, 100%, 129%, 200%

Document Moving optical source, slit exposure (stationary platen) with

Exposure

system

glass

automatic exposure

Moving original

Heat rollers

SPF

Fusing system

Development system Magnetic brush development

Light source

Cold cathode fluorescent lamp

600 x 300dpi (Auto/Manual mode)

600 x 600dpi (Photo mode)

Copier

Resolution

Gradation

Printer

Scanner

Scan

600dpi

600 x 1200dpi

256 levels

2 levels

Output

AL-2030

1 bit or 8 bit/pixel

AL-2040CS

Bit depth

Sensor

Color CCD

Scanning speed

Memory

Max. 2.88ms/line

8 MB

16 MB

Power supply

Power consumption

120V, 60Hz, 8.0A

Max. 1.0kW

Width

Depth

31-9/16" (802mm)

17-33/64" (445mm)

31-9/16" (802mm)

17-33/64" (445mm)

Overall

dimensions

Weight

37.04 lbs. (16.8kg)

44.97 lbs. (20.4kg)

(Approximately) *⁸

Width

20-25/64" (518mm)

17-33/64" (445mm)

14-3/32" (358mm)

20-25/64" (518mm)

17-33/64" (445mm)

Unit

dimensions

Depth

Height

Operating conditions

Emulation

Temperature: 50°F to 86°F (10°C to 30°C)

Humidity: 20% to 85%

SHARP GDI

USB interface (USB 2.0 Full

Speed)

USB interface (USB 2.0 Full

Speed) / LAN interface (10 Base-T)

Interface port

Sound power level LwA

Copying mode: 6.2B

Standby mode: 3.2B

Sound pressure level LpA (reference) (Bystander positions)

Copying mode: 48dB(A)

Standby mode: 16dB(A)

Noise level

Sound pressure level LpA (reference) (Operator position)

Copying mode: 52dB(A)

Standby mode: 16dB(A)

Noise emission measurement in accordance with ISO7779.

Emission concentration

(measurement according

to RAL-UZ 62: Edition

Jan. 2002)

Ozone:0.02 mg/m³or less

Dust:0.075 mg/m³or less

Styrene:0.07 mg/m³or less

*1 When standard 8-1/2" x 11" (A4) paper is used under the operating conditions.

*2 Feed paper lengthwise only.

*3 Leading and trailing edges.

*4 Along the other edges in totals.

*5 When making multiple duplex copies, the copy speed will vary based on the environment conditions.

*6 Print speed during printing of the second sheet and following sheets when using 8-1/2" x 11"

(A4) plain paper in the tray 1 and performing continuous one-sided printing of the same page.

*7 The first-copy time is measured after the power save indicator turns off following power on,

using the document glass with the polygon rotating in the copy ready state and "Selection of

copy start state" set to ON in the user programs (8-1/2" x 11" (A4), paper fed from paper tray).

The first-copy time may vary depending on machine operating conditions and ambient

conditions such as temperature.

*8 Not including TD and drum cartridges.

As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the

right to make design and specification changes for product improvement

without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are

nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from

these values in individual units.

ABOUT SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS

When ordering supplies, please use the correct part numbers as listed below.

Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies.

For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP Genuine

Supplies which are designed, engineered, and tested to maximize the

life and performance of SHARP copiers. Look for the Genuine

Supplies label on the toner package.

Supply list

Supply

Part number

AL-110TD

Usable life

TD cartridge

Drum cartridge

Approx. 4,000 sheets *

Approx. 18,000 sheets

AL-100DR

* Based on copying onto letter size paper at 5% toned area

(The life of the TD cartridge which has been included in the unit at the factory is

approximately 2,000 sheets.)

Interface cable

Please purchase the appropriate cable for your computer.

USB interface cable

Use a shielded cable.

LAN interface cable (AL-2040CS only)

Use a shielded type cable.

MOVING AND STORING THE UNIT

Moving instructions

When moving the unit, follow the procedure below.

When moving this unit, be sure to remove the TD cartridge in advance.

Turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the

outlet.

Open the side cover and front cover, in that order. Remove the

TD cartridge and close the front cover and side cover, in that

order.

To open and close the side cover and front cover, and to remove the TD

cartridge, see "TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT" (p.57).

Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out

until it stops.

Push the center of the pressure plate down until it locks in

place and lock the plate using the pressure plate lock which

has been stored in the front of the paper tray.

Push the paper tray back into the unit.

Lock the scan head locking switch (p.9).

When shipping the unit, the scan head locking switch must be locked to

prevent shipping damage.

Close the multi-bypass tray and the paper output tray

extension, and attach the packing materials and tape which

were removed during installation of the unit. See "PREPARING

THE UNIT FOR INSTALLATION" (p.8).

Pack the unit into the carton. See "CHECKING PACKED

COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES" (p.8).

Proper storage

Store the supplies in a location that is:

• clean and dry,

• at a stable temperature,

• not exposed to direct sunlight

Store paper in the wrapper and lying flat.

• Paper stored out of the wrapper or in packages standing on end may curl or get

damp, resulting in paper misfeeds.

IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION (U.S.A. only)

If a Problem Occurs

Most operational questions can be answered by referring to the Operation Manual or Online Manual.

Also, for your convenience, you will find answers to frequently asked questions on our website at

www.sharpusa.com. You can also e-mail your service question to

[email protected]. Should you require further assistance, call Sharp at 1-630-

378-3590. A Customer Relations Specialist will assist you. Before your call, please be ready to provide

the model number of your Product, Serial Number, Date of Purchase, description of the problem, and a

valid Credit Card Number (should it be required).

How Warranty Repair Service is Obtained

Our Customer Relations Specialists at 1-630- 378-3590 will explain how to obtain warranty repair

service. Please be sure to retain the original packaging materials in order to facilitate shipment.

The shipment of the defective unit will be at your expense; please be sure it is insured and packaged

securely. Upon repair of your unit, Sharp will promptly return it to you at any U.S. location.

What You Must Do

Your Product is designed to perform with a minimum amount of user maintenance. However, you are

responsible for the required user maintenance described in the Operation Manual. This requires user

maintenance including replacement of the TD cartridge and drum cartridge, cleaning of the unit and

transfer charger, removal of dust and foreign matter, clearing of paper misfeeds, and proper routine and

preventive maintenance.

Service After Expiration of Warranty Coverage

Should you require service repair after warranty coverage has expired, contact Sharp at 1-630-378-3590

for information.

END-USER LIMITED WARRANTY (Valid in U.S.A. only)

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first end-user purchaser that this Sharp brand

product (the "Product"), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship

and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product

or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for

the period(s) set forth below.

This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item(s)

set forth below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been

subjected to improper voltage or other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or

modified in design or construction.

In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth

below and provide proof of purchase to the servicer.

To the extent permitted by applicable state law, the warranties set forth herein are in lieu of, and exclusive

of, all other warranties, express or implied. Specifically, ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OTHER THAN

THOSE SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUDED. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES

INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR USE, AND FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED. If, under applicable state law,

implied warranties may not validly be disclaimed or excluded, the duration of such implied warranties is

limited to the period(s) from the date of purchase set forth below.

Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other

than those described herein, or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described

herein on behalf of Sharp.

The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be

the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser. Correction of defects, in the manner and for the

period of time described herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of

Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims,

whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in

any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted

repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer. Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way

responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Some states do not allow

limits on warranties or on remedies for breach in certain transactions; in such states, the limits herein may

not apply.

Model Specific Section

Your Product Model Number & Description: AL-2030/AL-2040CS Digital Multifunctional System

(Be sure to have this information available when you need

service for your Product.)

Warranty Period for this Product:

One (1) year on parts and one (1) year on labor from date of

purchase, except for the toner/developer cartridge and drum

cartridge supplied with the Product, which are warranted for a

period of fifteen (15) days from date of purchase. Disk media

supplied with the Product is warranted for replacement only

and limited to ninety (90) days from date of purchase.

Additional Item(s) Excluded from

Warranty Coverage (if any):

The warranty does not apply to defects or damage resulting

from improper or inadequate maintenance by the purchaser

(see Operation Manual) or the use of non-genuine Sharp

toner/developer and drum cartridges.

Where to Obtain Service:

Service is available in the United States from Sharp.

What to do to Obtain Service:

Call Sharp at 1-630-378-3590 to obtain a Return

Authorization Number and shipping instructions. A

technician will work with you on the phone and verify that

your Product needs service. Be sure to have Proof of

Purchase available.

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007

Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003

MSDS No. F-01231

1.PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name

: AL-1651CS/AL-1661CS/AL-1631/AL-1641CS/AL-1642CS/AL-1217D

AL-1457D/FO-DC550/AL-1655CS/

FO-55ND/AL-100TD/AL-110TD/AL-100TDN(Black Toner)

Supplier Identification : Sharp Corporation

22-22 Nagaike-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan

Local suppliers are listed below. Please contact the nearest supplier for additional information.

Area

(Country)

U.S.A.

(Name and Telephone Number)

Sharp Electronics Corporation

Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ

Telephone number for information

Emergency telephone number

Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd.

Telephone number for information

Emergency telephone number

Sharp Corporation of Australia PTY. Ltd.

: 1-800-237-4277

: 1-800-255-3924

North

America

Canada

Australia

Germany

: 905-890-2100

: 1-800-255-3924

Oceania

No1 Huntingwood Drive Huntingwood Blacktown N.S.W.

Telephone number for information

Sharp Electronics (Europe) GMBH

Sonninstrasse 3, 20097 Hamburg

Telephone number to access MSDS

For more information

: 1300-13-50-22

: 040-2376-2185

: 040-2376-2613

United

Kingdom

France

Sharp Electronics (U. K.) Ltd.

Telephone number for information

Sharp Electronics France S.A.

Telephone number for information

Sharp Electronics GMBH

Telephone number for information

Sharp Electronics (Italy) S.P.A.

Telephone number for information

Sharp Electronics (Espana) S.A.

Telephone number for information

Sharp Electronics Benelux B.V.

Telephone number for information

Sharp Electronics Nordic AB

: 08705-274-277

: 01-49-90-34-00

: 01-727-19-0

: 02895951

Austria

Italy

Europe

Spain

: 93-581-97-00

: 30-6359500

: 08-634-36-00

: 01-846-6111

Netherlands

Sweden

Switzerland

U.A.E.

Telephone number for information

Sharp Electronics(Schweiz)AG

Telephone number for information

Sharp Middle East FZE

Middle

East

P.O.Box 17115 Jebel Ali, Dubai

Telephone number for information

: 04-815311

2.COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substance[ ]

Preparation[X]

Ingredient

CAS No.

Proportion OSHA PEL

ACGIH TLV

MAK-TWA NOHSC- TWA

Styrene-Acrylate

copolymer

Carbon black

Confidential

85-90%

Not listed

1333-86-4

1317-61-9

8002-74-2

Confidential

5-8%

1-5%

3.5mg/m³

Not listed

3.5mg/m³

Not listed

3mg/m³

Not listed

Iron oxide

Paraffin wax

Polypropylene

1-3%

0.5-3%

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007

Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003

MSDS No. F-01231

3.HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Most Important Hazards and Effects of the Products

Human Health Effects : There are no anticipated carcinogenic effects from exposure based on animal tests

performed using toner. When used as intended according to instructions, studies do not

indicate any symptoms of fibrosis will occur.

Environmental Effects : No data are available.

Specific Hazards

: Dust explosion (like most finely divided organic powders)

Directive 1999/45/EC(Europe) : Not classified as dangerous

4.FIRST-AID MEASURES

Route(s) of Entry : Inhalation?

Skin?

Ingestion?

Yes

Possible but very unusual.

Inhalation

: Remove to fresh air. If symptoms occur, consult medical personnel.

Skin Contact : Wash with soap and water for 15 minutes or until particle is removed.

If irritation does occur, consult medical personnel.

Eye Contact : Flush eyes immediately with water for 15 minutes. If irritation does occur, consult medical personnel.

Ingestion

: Rinse with water and drink several glasses of water. If irritation or discomfort does occur, consult

medical personnel.

5.FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media

: Water, CO₂, foam and dry chemicals

Special Fire Fighting Procedures : None

Fire and Explosion Hazards : Toner material, like most finely divided organic powders, may form an explosive

mixture.

6.ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions

: None

Environmental Precautions

Methods for Cleaning Up

: None

: 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

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

Storage Conditions

: None

: Keep container closed and Store in a cool and dry place.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Incompatible Products : None

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Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007

Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003

MSDS No. F-01231

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)

: 10mg/m³(Total Dust), 3mg/m³(Respirable Dust)

ACGIH-TLV(USA)

Personal Protective Equipment

Respiratory Protection

Hand Protection

: Not required under intended use.

Eye Protection

Skin Protection

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

Odor : faint odor

: Not applicable

: 130͠

Boiling / Melting Point

Softening Point(°C)

Flash Point(°C)

: Not applicable

: No data

Ignition Point(°C )

Explosion Properties

Density(g/cm³)

: No data

: 1.1

Solubility in Water

: Negligible

10.STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability

: Stable

Hazardous Reactions

Conditions to Avoid

Materials to Avoid

: Dust explosion, like most finely divided organic powders.

: Electric discharge, throwing into fire.

: Oxidizing Materials

Hazardous Decomposition Products : CO, CO₂and NO_X

Further Information

: None

11.TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity

Ingestion(oral)

Inhalation

: LD₅₀> 2000mg/kg (Rats)

: LC₅₀>5.14mg/L㧔Rats㧕

: Not an irritant (Rabbits)

: No sensitization

Eye irritation

Skin irritation

Skin sensitizer

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

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MSDS No. F-01231

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.

12.ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No data are available.

13.DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

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

EU Information

: None

1999/45/EC and 67/548/EEC

Symbol & Indication

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.

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007

Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003

MSDS No. F-31231

1.PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name

: AL-1651CS/AL-1661CS/AL-1631/AL-1641CS/AL-1642CS/AL-1217D

AL-1457D/FO-DC550/AL-1655CS/

FO-55ND/AL-100TD/AL-110TD/AL-100TDN(Black Developer)

Supplier Identification : Sharp Corporation

22-22 Nagaike-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan

Local suppliers are listed below. Please contact the nearest supplier for additional information.

Area

(Country)

U.S.A.

(Name and Telephone Number)

Sharp Electronics Corporation

Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ

Telephone number for information

Emergency telephone number

Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd.

Telephone number for information

Emergency telephone number

Sharp Corporation of Australia PTY. Ltd.

: 1-800-237-4277

: 1-800-255-3924

North

America

Canada

Australia

Germany

: 905-890-2100

: 1-800-255-3924

Oceania

No1 Huntingwood Drive Huntingwood Blacktown N.S.W.

Telephone number for information

Sharp Electronics (Europe) GMBH

Sonninstrasse 3, 20097 Hamburg

Telephone number to access MSDS

For more information

: 1300-13-50-22

: 040-2376-2185

: 040-2376-2613

United

Kingdom

France

Sharp Electronics (U. K.) Ltd.

Telephone number for information

Sharp Electronics France S.A.

Telephone number for information

Sharp Electronics GMBH

Telephone number for information

Sharp Electronics (Italy) S.P.A.

Telephone number for information

Sharp Electronics (Espana) S.A.

Telephone number for information

Sharp Electronics Benelux B.V.

Telephone number for information

Sharp Electronics Nordic AB

: 08705-274-277

: 01-49-90-34-00

: 01-727-19-0

: 02895951

Austria

Italy

Europe

Spain

: 93-581-97-00

: 30-6359500

: 08-634-36-00

: 01-846-6111

Netherlands

Sweden

Switzerland

U.A.E.

Telephone number for information

Sharp Electronics(Schweiz)AG

Telephone number for information

Sharp Middle East FZE

Middle

East

P.O.Box 17115 Jebel Ali, Dubai

Telephone number for information

: 04-815311

2.COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substance[ ]

Preparation[X]

Ingredient

CAS No.

Proportion OSHA PEL

ACGIH TLV

Not listed

MAK-TWA NOHSC- TWA

Iron powder

7439-89-6

90-95%

5-10%

Not listed

Styrene-Acrylate

copolymer

Carbon black

Confidential

1333-86-4

0.1-0.9%

3.5mg/m³

Not listed

3mg/m³

ꢀ ꢀ

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007

Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003

MSDS No. F-31231

3.HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Most Important Hazards and Effects of the Products

Human Health Effects : There are no anticipated carcinogenic effects from exposure based on animal tests

performed using toner. When used as intended according to instructions, studies do not

indicate any symptoms of fibrosis will occur.

Environmental Effects : No data are available.

Specific Hazards

: Dust explosion (like most finely divided organic powders)

Directive 1999/45/EC(Europe) : Not classified as dangerous

4.FIRST-AID MEASURES

Route(s) of Entry : Inhalation?

Skin?

Ingestion?

Possible but very unusual.

Inhalation

: Remove to fresh air. If symptoms occur, consult medical personnel.

Skin Contact : Wash with soap and water for 15 minutes or until particle is removed.

If irritation does occur, consult medical personnel.

Eye Contact : Flush eyes immediately with water for 15 minutes. If irritation does occur, consult medical personnel.

Ingestion

: Rinse with water and drink several glasses of water. If irritation or discomfort does occur, consult

medical personnel.

5.FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media

: Water, CO₂, foam and dry chemicals

Special Fire Fighting Procedures : None

Fire and Explosion Hazards : Toner material, like most finely divided organic powders, may form an explosive

mixture.

6.ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions

: None

Environmental Precautions

Methods for Cleaning Up

: None

: 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

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

Storage Conditions

: None

: 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.

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Page : 3/4

Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007

Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003

MSDS No. F-31231

Exposure Limit Values

OSHA-PEL(USA)

: 15mg/m³(Total Dust), 5mg/m³(Respirable Dust)

: 10mg/m³(Total Dust), 3mg/m³(Respirable Dust)

ACGIH-TLV(USA)

Personal Protective Equipment

Respiratory Protection

Hand Protection

: Not required under intended use.

Eye Protection

Skin Protection

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

Odor : faint odor

: Not applicable

: 130͠(toner)

: Not applicable

: No data

Boiling / Melting Point

Softening Point(°C)

Flash Point(°C)

Ignition Point(°C )

Explosion Properties

Density(g/cm³)

: No data

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