Sharp AL2021, AL2041 manual AL-2021 AL-2041

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MODEL

AL-2021

AL-2041

DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL

SYSTEM

OPERATION GUIDE

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AL-2021

CONTENTS	2
INTRODUCTION	3
LOADING PAPER	9
INSTALLING THE
SOFTWARE	14
COPIER FUNCTIONS	25
PRINTER FUNCTIONS	37
SCANNER FUNCTIONS....	52
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS	64
MAINTENANCE	69
TROUBLESHOOTING THE
UNIT	74

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Contents AL-2021 AL-2041 Contents Conventions Used in this Manual IntroductionSPF AL-2041 Interface Part NamesOriginal cover AL-2021 Drum cartridge TD cartridge Operation Panel Start indicator Indicators on the Operation PanelPower save indicator Scan indicatorAbout the scan head Power onInitial settings of operation panel Power off methodsPaper Type of paper Type of media Size Weight FeedingLoading the Paper Tray Gently push the paper tray back into the unit Open the multi-bypass tray and extend the tray Multi-bypass trayPaper must be fed narrow side into the feed slot Press the tray select key to select the multi-bypass traySoftware Installing the SoftwareMFP driver SharpdeskHardware and Software Requirements Double-click the Setup icon Installing the SoftwareSelect Connected to this Click the MFP Driver buttonComputer and click the Next button Connect the machine to your computer with a USB cable When installing is finished, click the Close buttonThis completes the installation of the software Select Connected via the network and click the Next button Using the machine as a shared printerYou will return to the window of . Click the Close button Select the printer name configured as a shared printerClick the Next button Open the printer properties window Configuring the Printer DriverClick the Sharp AL-xxxx icon and select Properties Setting UP Button ManagerClick the OK button Page Copy Flow Copier FunctionsAbout interrupt copying Original PlacementUsing the SPF AL-2041 Setting a large original AL-2021Document feeder tray Exposure adjustment Exposure ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO CopyingSET the Copy Quantity Automatic exposure adjustment REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM To select a preset copy ratioSelecting the Tray Press the tray select keyTWO Sided Copying AL-2041 only Using the document glass Press the start key When copying in a one-sided to two-sided modeUsing the SPF AL-2041 Sort Copy Press the Two-sided copy/Sort key to select the sort mode Using the SPF AL-2041 Place the originals. p.27If the memory becomes full Press the ID Card key ID Card CopyBasic Printing Printer FunctionsMake sure that Sharp AL-xxxx is selected as the printer Pausing a print jobClick the Print button Click the Sharp AL-xxxx printer driver icon Opening the printer driver from the Start buttonSelect Properties from the Organize menu Click the Printing Preferences button in the General tabPrinter Driver Setting Screen Printing multiple pages on one page N-Up Printing Setting Advanced Print FunctionsPrint results Left To Right Right To LeftSelect the order of the pages Fitting the printed image to the paper Fit To Paper SizeRotating the print image 180 degrees Rotate 180 degrees Click the Main tab in the printer driver setup screenCheck the Rotate 180 degrees box Select the zoom ratio Enlarging/reducing the print image ZoomCheck the Text To Black box and/or the Vector To Black Click the Advanced tab in the printer driver setup screenBox Page Adding a watermark to printed pages Watermark Printing result Two-sided printing AL-2041 onlySaving settings at the time of printing User Settings Saving Frequently Used Print SettingsClick the OK button Using saved settings Deleting saved settingsOutline of the Print Status Window Printer Driver Features Scanning Overview Scanner FunctionsApplication Place the original in the scanning position Application Application launched Number Scanning Using the Keys on the MachinePress the start Key Button Manager scan menu factory default Button Manager settingsOutline of Button Manager Scan Setup area Set the scan conditionsScanning from a TWAIN-compliant application Scanning from Your ComputerSelect Sharp MFP Twain Y, and click the Select button Placed the original in Step Scanning Source menu, select the location where youClick the Preview button Specify the scanning area and set the scan preferencesScanner driver settings Rotate button Preview screenImage Size button Click the Scan button Scanning from a WIA-compliant application Windows XP/Vista/7Scanning from the Scanner and Camera Wizard Windows XP Screen will appear. Select the next task When scanning ends, the followingThat you wish to perform, and then click Next buttonDescription of Special Functions Special FunctionsToner Save Mode User Programs Setting the user programsDisplaying Total Number of Copies Press the light key to return to the normal copy modePress the light Key to return to the normal display Checking the Toner LevelTD Cartridge Replacement MaintenanceGently pull the TD cartridge out While pressing the lock release ButtonGently pull the cartridge out. Dispose Drum Cartridge ReplacementDrum cartridge handle Cabinet Cleaning the UnitDocument glass and the rear side of the original cover/SPF Transfer charger Moving instructions Moving and Storing the UnitProper storage Store the supplies in a location that isMACHINE/COPYING Problems Troubleshooting the UnitProblem Possible cause Solution Problem Possible cause Solution Printing and Scanning Problems Weight range Problem Cause and solutionPrinting is slow Programs Printed image Rear side of the paper Is lightCover/SPF is dirty You have not specified a suitable resolutionOriginal smudged or blotchy Poor scanningScanner transfer For the USB 2.0 interface Hi-Speed mode Machines power cord. Next, start your computerUnable to scan Speed is slowProblems During Setup of the Software Removing the software MFP driver cannot be installed Windows 2000/XPIndication Cause and remedy Status IndicatorsMisfeed Removal Misfeed in the paper feed area Lower the fusing unit release Misfeed in the fusing areaFusing unit release lever LeverMisfeed in the transport area Lower the fusing unit release leverOpen the front cover Rotate the roller rotating Knob in the directionMisfeed in the SPF AL-2041 Press the copy ratio display % key Other Countries outside the EU Sharp Electronics Europe GmbH EN1X