Sharp AL-2020, AL-2040 operation manual Status Indicators, Indication Cause and remedy

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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.

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Indication

 

Cause and remedy

Page

 

Drum replacement

Steadily

Replacement of drum cartridge will be needed

72

 

lit

soon. Prepare a new cartridge.

 

required indicator

 

 

 

 

Blinking

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

58

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TD cartridge

Steadily

Replacement of TD cartridge will be needed

72

 

replacement

lit

soon. Prepare a new cartridge.

 

 

 

required indicator

Blinking

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

57

 

 

 

 

 

 

Misfeed indicator

Blinking

A misfeed has occurred. Remove the misfed paper

64

 

referring to the description of "MISFEED REMOVAL".

 

 

Steadily

When the document feeder cover is open.

 

SPF misfeed

lit

 

 

 

 

An original misfeed has occurred in the SPF.

 

 

indicator

 

 

 

Blinking

Remove the misfed originals referring to the

68

 

 

 

 

 

description of "D: Misfeed in the SPF (AL-2040)".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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cancel the preheat mode.

 

Power save indicator is

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

steadily lit.

 

 

 

 

Press the start ( ) key to cancel the auto power

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shut-off mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The paper tray indicator is

The paper tray is not pushed in correctly, or there

 

 

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

 

blinking.

 

 

 

in or load paper in the tray.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"CH" is blinking in the display.

The TD cartridge is not installed. Check if the

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cartridge is installed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

"CH" is steadily lit in the

Side cover is open. Close the side cover securely

 

 

by pressing the round projections near the side

 

display.

 

 

 

cover open button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

15, 17

 

 

 

Load paper.

 

"P" is blinking in the display.

 

 

A misfeed has occurred in the paper tray or

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multi-bypass tray. Remove the misfed paper.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A letter and a number appear

The scan head locking switch is locked. Unlock

9

 

alternately.

 

the scan head locking switch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A letter and a number appear

The unit will not function. Turn the power switch off

 

 

and then switch it on, and if there is again an error,

 

alternately.

 

remove the power cord from the outlet, and contact

 

 

 

 

 

 

your authorized service representative.

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

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Contents AL-2020 AL-2040 Bank drafts Do not install your unit in areas that are Important points when selecting an installation siteSupply and Consumables Be sure to allow the required space aroundLaser information Software LicenseTrademark acknowledgements Contents Conventions used in this manual and online manual Using the ManualsOnline manual SPF AL-2040 Part NamesOperation Panel Original to copy key and indicatorsSetup Procedure Setting UP the UnitPreparing the Unit for Installation Checking Packed Components and AccessoriesLockUnlock AL-2020 AL-2040 Release the scan head locking switchGently insert the TD cartridge Installing the TD CartridgePage Connecting the Power Cord About the scan head Power off methodsInitial settings of operation panel Paper 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 trayMFP driver SoftwareSharpdesk Button ManagerInstallation environment and usable software Before InstallationHardware and software requirements 2000/XP/VistaUsing the machine with a USB connection Installing the SoftwareClick the MFP Driver button AL-2020 AL-2040 Select Connected to thisComputer and click This completes the installation of the software When installing is finished, click the Close buttonInsert the LAN cable into the LAN connector on the machine Connecting a USB cableUsing the machine as a network printer AL-2040 only Set the IP Address Click the Printer Driver button Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gatewayLPR TCP/IP direct printing Page Using the machine as a shared printer Click the Printer Driver button You will return to the window of . Click the Close button Sharing the printer using windows networking AL-2040This completes the installation of the software Start indicator Indicators on the Operation PanelOnline indicator Power save indicatorClick Printing Preferences button in the General tab Using the Printer ModeOpening the printer driver from the start menu How to print Setting up the Button Manager Windows XP/Vista Using the Scanner ModeUsing the Button Manager Properties screen, click Events tab Windows 98/Me/2000Select Sharp AL-xxxx, and click the Properties button Scan Button Destination Setting Dialog Box Flow of the Button Manager setting Scanner Event Press the Scan key Using the Scan key to begin scanningPress the right copy quantity Application Application launched NumberPress the start Key Opening the scanner driver and scanning from your computerScan is started Click Finish in the screen that appears Scanning with the Scanner and Camera Wizard in Windows XPSelect a name, format, and folder for the scanned image HOW to USE the Online Manual Copy Flow Select the copy settingsPlace the original Start copyingAbout interrupt copying Original PlacementUsing the document glass Document feeder tray Using the SPF AL-2040Exposure adjustment Exposure ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO CopyingPhoto mode SET the Copy QuantityAutomatic exposure adjustment Selecting the Paper Tray REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOMSet the reduction/enlargement ratio Press the tray select keyTWO Sided Copying Special FunctionsUsing the document glass Press the start key When copying in a one-sided to two-sided modeDescription of Other Special Functions Toner Save ModeUser Programs Setting the user programsProgram Mode Parameters Press the light key to return to the normal copy modeDisplaying Total Number of Copies Example Total number of copies is 1,234Gently pull the TD cartridge out TD Cartridge ReplacementWhile pressing the lock release Button Lock release buttonOld drum cartridge Accordance with local regulations Drum Cartridge ReplacementGently pull the cartridge out. Dispose Page Document glass and the back side of the SPF Cleaning the UnitCabinet Transfer charger Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the UnitIndication Cause and remedy Status IndicatorsMisfeed Removal Misfeed in the paper feed area Lever Misfeed in the fusing areaLower the fusing unit release Misfeed 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-2040 Press the copy ratio display % key Appendix SpecificationsAL-2020 AL-2040 Bit depth Supply list About Supplies and OptionsInterface cable USB interface cableMoving instructions Moving and Storing the UnitProper storage Store the supplies in a location that isMaterial Safety Data Sheet Hazards Identification Exposure Controls / Personal Protection Ecological Information Msds No. F-31231 2/4 Toner Date Revised Mar Date Issued Sep Msds No. F-31231 Index Drum replacement required IndicatorMFP driver Index by Purpose Other Countries outside the EU Class Laser Product Laser Klasse Sharp Manufacturing France S.A AL-2020/AL-2040v1
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