Sharp AL2021, AL2041 manual Hardware and Software Requirements

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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
	USB2.01/1.12
Operating system*3	Windows 2000 Professional*4, Windows XP,
	Windows Vista, Windows 7

Other hardware	An environment on which any of the operating systems
requirements	listed above can fully operate

*1 The machine's USB 2.0 port will transfer data at the speed specified by the USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) standard only if the Microsoft USB 2.0 driver is preinstalled in the

computer, or if the USB 2.0 driver for Windows 2000 Professional/XP/Vista that3 Microsoft provides through "Windows Update" is installed.

*2 Compatible with models preinstalled with Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows Vista, or Windows 7, and which are equipped standard with a USB interface.

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

•Administrator's rights are required to install the software using the installer. *4 Sharpdesk cannot be installed.

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Contents AL-2021 AL-2041 Contents Conventions Used in this Manual IntroductionPart Names SPF AL-2041 InterfaceOriginal cover AL-2021 Drum cartridge TD cartridge Operation Panel Scan indicator Indicators on the Operation PanelStart indicator Power save 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 traySharpdesk Installing the SoftwareSoftware MFP driverHardware and Software Requirements Double-click the Setup icon Installing the SoftwareClick the MFP Driver button Select Connected to thisComputer 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 printerSelect the printer name configured as a shared printer You will return to the window of . Click the Close buttonClick the Next button Open the printer properties window Configuring the Printer DriverSetting UP Button Manager Click the Sharp AL-xxxx icon and select PropertiesClick the OK button Page Copy Flow Copier FunctionsAbout interrupt copying Original PlacementSetting a large original AL-2021 Using the SPF AL-2041Document feeder tray Exposure ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO Copying Exposure adjustmentSET the Copy Quantity Automatic exposure adjustment Press the tray select key To select a preset copy ratioREDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Selecting the TrayTWO Sided Copying AL-2041 only When copying in a one-sided to two-sided mode Using the document glass Press the start keyUsing 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 FunctionsPausing a print job Make sure that Sharp AL-xxxx is selected as the printerClick the Print button Click the Printing Preferences button in the General tab Opening the printer driver from the Start buttonClick the Sharp AL-xxxx printer driver icon Select Properties from the Organize menuPrinter Driver Setting Screen Left To Right Right To Left Setting Advanced Print FunctionsPrinting multiple pages on one page N-Up Printing Print resultsSelect the order of the pages Fitting the printed image to the paper Fit To Paper SizeClick the Main tab in the printer driver setup screen Rotating the print image 180 degrees Rotate 180 degreesCheck the Rotate 180 degrees box Select the zoom ratio Enlarging/reducing the print image ZoomClick the Advanced tab in the printer driver setup screen Check the Text To Black box and/or the Vector To BlackBox Page Adding a watermark to printed pages Watermark Printing result Two-sided printing AL-2041 onlyDeleting saved settings Saving Frequently Used Print SettingsSaving settings at the time of printing User Settings Click the OK button Using saved settingsOutline of the Print Status Window Printer Driver Features Scanner Functions Scanning OverviewApplication 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 Your Computer Scanning from a TWAIN-compliant applicationSelect Sharp MFP Twain Y, and click the Select button Specify the scanning area and set the scan preferences Scanning Source menu, select the location where youPlaced the original in Step Click the Preview buttonScanner driver settings Preview screen Rotate buttonImage Size button Click the Scan button Scanning from a WIA-compliant application Windows XP/Vista/7Scanning from the Scanner and Camera Wizard Windows XP Next button When scanning ends, the followingScreen will appear. Select the next task That you wish to perform, and then clickDescription 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 LevelWhile pressing the lock release Button MaintenanceTD Cartridge Replacement Gently pull the TD cartridge outDrum Cartridge Replacement Gently pull the cartridge out. DisposeDrum cartridge handle Cleaning the Unit CabinetDocument glass and the rear side of the original cover/SPF Transfer charger Store the supplies in a location that is Moving and Storing the UnitMoving instructions Proper storageTroubleshooting the Unit MACHINE/COPYING ProblemsProblem Possible cause Solution Problem Possible cause Solution Printing and Scanning Problems Printed image Rear side of the paper Is light Problem Cause and solutionWeight range Printing is slow ProgramsPoor scanning You have not specified a suitable resolutionCover/SPF is dirty Original smudged or blotchySpeed is slow Machines power cord. Next, start your computerScanner transfer For the USB 2.0 interface Hi-Speed mode Unable to scanProblems 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 Lever Misfeed in the fusing areaLower the fusing unit release Fusing unit release leverRotate the roller rotating Knob in the direction Lower the fusing unit release leverMisfeed in the transport area Open the front coverMisfeed in the SPF AL-2041 Press the copy ratio display % key Other Countries outside the EU Sharp Electronics Europe GmbH EN1X