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MODEL
AL-1600
AL-1610
DIGITAL COPYING MACHINE
OPERATION MANUAL
Page
• GETTING STARTED 2
• MAKING COPIES 15
• STATUS INDICATORS 24
• GENERAL INFORMATION 32
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FOR YOUR PROTECTION... To aid in reporting this compact copier in case of loss or theft, please record below the model number and serial number located on the back of the unit. We also suggest you record all the information listed and retain for future reference. MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE Dealer Address City State Zip
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GETTING STARTED MAKING COPIES STATUS INDICATORS GENERAL INFORMATION CONTENTS Page GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION l CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 This copier has been designed to provide l MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 convenient copying features in a minimum l PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 amount of office space and with maximum – Overall layout . . . . .
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Cautions GETTING STARTED CAUTIONS Follow the cautions below when using this copier. l The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed paper. l Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes. l The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. l Place the copier on a firm, level surface. l Do not install the copier in a humid or dusty location. l When the copier is not used for a long time, for example, during
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GETTING STARTED Main features MAIN FEATURES q High-speed laser copying l First-copy time is only 7.2 seconds (except in a power save mode or immediately after power on). l Copying speed is 16 copies/min., which adapts to business use, allowing improvement of working efficiency. w High-quality digital image l High-quality copying at 600 dpi is performed. l In addition to the automatic exposure mode, the manual exposure can be adjusted in five steps. l The photo mode copying function allows clear
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Part names and functions GETTING ST GETTING STAR ARTED TED PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Overall layout e q o !1 w !2 !0 y e !3 u r t !4 i q Platen cover i Paper tray Place the original on the original table and close the Holds 250 sheets of copy paper. platen cover before copying starts. o Side cover w Original table Open to remove misfeeds and to service the copier. Place the document to be copied here. !0 Side cover handle e Handles Lift and pull to open the side cover. Use to move the copier. !1
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GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Part names and functions PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS !5 !6 @2 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 !5 Drum cartridge handle @1 Fusing unit release levers Hold to pull out the drum cartridge. Lower to remove misfed paper. !6 Drum cartridge The fusing unit is hot. Copy images are formed on the photoconductive drum. Take care in removing paper. !7 TD cartridge lock release lever Use to unlock the TD cartridge. @2 Paper guide Open to remove misfed paper. !8 TD cartr
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Part names and functions GETTING ST GETTING STAR ARTED TED PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Operation panel q AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( / / ) key y CLEAR ALL ( ) key and indicators (p. 15) Clears all selected settings and returns the copier to the Use to sequentially select the exposure modes: AUTO, initial settings. MANUAL ( ), or PHOTO ( ). u POWER SAVE ( ) indicator (p. 34) w Alarm indicators Lights up when the copier is in the preheat mode. : Paper required indicator (p.13) : Misfeed indicator (p.28) i Li
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GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Part names and functions PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS !2 Zoom keys (p. 17) !6 START ( ) key and indicator Use to select any reduction or enlargement copy ratio Copying is possible when the indicator is on. from 50% to 200% in 1% increments. Press to start copying. !3 Copy ratio display ( ) key (p. 17) Press and hold down during standby to display the copy Initial settings ratio in the copy quantity display. The copier assumes the initial settings when it is first turn
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Copier installation GETTING STARTED COPIER INSTALLATION Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the copier is moved. If the copier is moved from a cool place to a warm place, condensation may form inside the copier. Operation in this condition will cause poor copy quality and malfunctions. Leave the copier at room temperature for at least 2 hours before use. Do not install your copier in areas that are: l damp, humid, or ver
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GETTING STARTED Cautions on handling CAUTIONS ON HANDLING Be careful in handling the copier as follows to maintain the performance of this copier. Do not drop the copier, 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 poor copy quality. Store spare supplies such as drum cartridges and TD cartridges in a dark place without removing from the package before use.
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Checking packed components and accessories GETTING STARTED CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES Open the carton and check to ensure that the following components and accessories are included. TD cartridge Operation manual Power cord Drum cartridge Copier (installed in copier) l If anything is not included or is damaged, contact our Technical Assistance Department at 1- (630)378-3590 in the USA or Toll Free 1-877-SHARP-CC in Canada. l Save the carton and packing materials. These can be re-u
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GETTING STARTED Set-up SET-UP Remove all pieces of tape. Then open the platen cover and remove the protective material. 1 Use a coin (or suitable object) to remove the screw. 2 Store the screw in the paper tray as described in step 6 because it will be used if the copier has to be moved. (p. 42) Install the TD cartridge. 3 l For installation of the TD cartridge, see steps 1 to 2 and steps 4 to 7 of TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT on pages 24 and 25. Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stop
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Set-up GETTING STARTED SET-UP Store the pressure plate lock which has been Pressure removed in step 5 and the screw which has been plate lock 6 removed in step 2 in the front of the paper tray. l To store the pressure plate lock, rotate the lock to fix it on the relevant location. Screw Ensure that the power switch of the copier is in the OFF position. Plug the power cord into the nearest 7 outlet. If you use the copier in a country other than the country where the copier was purchased, you will
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GETTING STARTED Loading copy paper LOADING COPY PAPER To save space, this copier has been designed with an adjustable front-loading tray, which is easily opened for paper loading. For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper. (See page 40.) The paper required ( ) indicator will light up when there is no copy paper in the selected paper feed station, or when the paper tray is not installed or is improperly installed. If you change the copy paper size in the tray, be sure to set the paper s
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Loading copy paper GETTING STARTED LOADING COPY PAPER Changing the copy paper size in the tray Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops. 1 Push the pressure plate down until it locks in place. 2 Squeeze the lock lever of the front guide and slide the front guide to match the width of the paper. 3 Left guide Move the left guide to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray. 4 Front guide l When using 11" x 17" copy paper, store the left guide in the slot at the left front of the pa
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STATUS INDICATORS TD cartridge replacement TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT If the machine detects an insufficient amount of toner being added, copying For best copying results, be sure to use only will stop and the machine will add toner. During this time the START key SHARP Genuine Supplies which are designed, indicator will blink. When sufficient toner has been added the indicator will engineered and tested to maximize the life and remain on steadily indicating that copying can be resumed. However, i
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STATUS INDICATORS TD cartridge replacement TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT Remove the protective cover from the TD cartridge by unlatching three cover hooks from the holes on the 5 cartridge and then pulling the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration. Gently insert the TD cartridge along the guides until it locks in place. 6 If dirt or dust is adhered to the TD cartridge, remove it before installing the cartridge. Close the front cover by pushing both sides with your hands an
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STATUS INDICATORS Drum cartridge replacement DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT The useful life of the drum cartridge is approximately 30,000 copies. When For best copying results, be sure to use only the internal counter reaches approximately 29,000 copies, the drum SHARP Genuine Supplies which are designed, replacement required ( ) indicator will light up indicating that replacement engineered and tested to maximize the life and of the drum cartridge will be needed soon. When the indicator begins to
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Drum cartridge replacement STATUS INDICATORS DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT Remove the new drum cartridge from the protective bag and gently insert the lead end of the drum cartridge 5 along the guides. Do not touch the surface of the drum (green portion) of the cartridge. Doing so may cause smudges on the copies. Remove the protective cover from the drum cartridge and then push the cartridge all the way into the copier. 6 Gently install the TD cartridge. To install the TD cartridge, see page 24, T
