Sharp AL-2040 Contents 24 Index, Check 2 Is the interface cable connected securely?, USB cable

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4 Check the Connection between the Unit and Computer

CHECK 1 Is the interface cable compatible with the unit and computer?

Interface cables compatible with this unit are USB and LAN cables. Check which type of cable is supported by your computer, and then purchase one of the following cables accordingly:

USB cable

Use a shielded cable.

LAN cable (AL-2040 only)

Use a shielded type cable.

zThe AL-2020 does not have a LAN connector.

	zThe unit's scanning function can only be used if
Caution	the unit is connected to your computer with a
	USB cable.

CHECK 2 Is the interface cable connected securely?

Check if the interface cable is securely plugged into the connectors of the unit and computer. It is also advisable to ensure that the connector pins are not bent.

Reference: See "CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE" in the Operation Manual for more details on interface connection.

CHECK 3 Are any other USB peripherals being connected along with the unit?

If other USB peripherals are connected through the same hub, disconnect them to see if the problem still exists.

If the USB cable becomes disconnected

If the USB cable becomes disconnected, even only once during the unit's operation, then printing and scanning may be disrupted.

If this occurs, check the USB cable and ensure that it is securely connected, then restart the computer.

When you are using a port created with Standard TCP/ IP Port

If you are using a port created using Standard TCP/IP Port in Windows 2000/XP/Vista, printing may not take place correctly if [SNMP Status Enabled] is selected in the port settings of the printer driver. Open the printer driver properties and click the [Configure Port] button on the [Ports] tab. In the window that appears, make sure the [SNMP Status Enabled] checkbox is not selected .

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Contents

AL-2020/AL-2040 Contents How to Control the Online Manual How to Use the Online ManualContents 1 Index How to Print Out the Online ManualContents 2 Index Printing OverviewContents 3 Index Basic PrintingWindows 98/Me ContentsWindows 2000/XP/Vista Printer Driver Settings Contents 5 IndexContents 6 Index Printing a WatermarkContents 7 Index Fitting the Printed Image to the PaperContents 8 Index Printing Multiple Pages on OneContents 9 Index Two-sided PrintingContents 10 Index Outline of the Print Status WindowFlow chart shown below provides scanning overview Scanning OverviewContents 12 Index Scanning Position menu, select Select Acquire Image from the File menu, orClick the Acquire button Position in which you placed the original in StepContents 14 Index Set-up screenContents 15 Index Contents 16 Index Contents 17 Index Contents 18 Index Contents 19 Index Contents 20 Index Click the Finish buttonContents 21 Index Outline of Button ManagerButton Manager Settings Contents 22 IndexIdentifying Unit Problems Contents 23 IndexIf the USB cable becomes disconnected Contents 24 IndexCheck 2 Is the interface cable connected securely? USB cableCheck 1 Is there enough computer memory or hard disk space? Contents 25 IndexCheck Your Computer Check 2 Is your hard disk fragmented?Install the software, referring to Installing Contents 26 IndexWhen you make sure that the USB port is enabled Click the icon beside the Universal Serial BusContents 27 Index Contents 28 Index Faint, Uneven or Smeared Print OutputCheck 3 Is the paper loaded correctly? Contents 29 IndexCheck 2 Is the orientation of document setting correct? Check 4 Has the printer driver been installed properly? Contents 30 IndexCheck 2 Is the on Line indicator off? Nothing PrintsCheck 2 Have you specified a suitable resolution? Contents 31 IndexCheck 1 Is the original clean? Poor Scanning ResultCheck 1 Have you placed the original straight? Contents 32 IndexScanned Image is Incorrectly Positioned Check 3 Have you set the original correctly on the SPF?Contents 33 Index Unable to Scan the ImageRestart your computer Contents 34 IndexClick Add or Remove Programs Printer Driver Features part Contents 35 IndexContents 36 Index Image AdjustmentOpen the Web browser on your computer Contents 37 IndexAbout the Web Address field of your Web browser, enterConfiguration via the Web Contents 38 IndexIndex TwainAL2020AL2040v1

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