Software for the Sharp Personal MFP Series | Sharp AL-1555, AL-1553


4	INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

This chapter explains how to install the software that allows the AL-1552, AL-

1553 and AL-1555 to be used as a printer and scanner, and the procedures for using the printer and scanner functions. The following term is used in this chapter.

CD-ROM

Means the supplied CD-ROM with the SHARP Personal MFP series software.

SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP PERSONAL MFP SERIES

The supplied CD-ROM includes software for this unit.

MFP driver

Scanner driver

Permits you to operate scanning function of this unit with TWAIN-compliant and WIA-compliant application.

Printer driver	4
Printer driver
Enables you to use the printer function of this unit with your computer.
Print Status Window
The print state and information on current printing are displayed on the status
monitor window.
Sharpdesk
An integrated software environment that makes it easy to manage document and
image files and launch applications.
Button Manager
Button Manager enabling the SCANNER ( ) key located on the unit.

The scanning feature is only available with Windows 98/Me/2000/XP using a USB connection. For users running Windows 95/NT 4.0 or using a parallel connection, only printing is available.

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Contents

AL-1552 AL-1553 AL-1555 Class Laser Product Laser Klasse Do not install your unit in areas that are Important points when selecting an installation site Do not touch the surface green portion of the drum cartridge Trademark acknowledgements Contents Using the Manuals Online manualConventions used in this manual and online manual Part Names Original coverInterface Operation Panel Original to copy key and indicators Two-sided copies from Setup Procedure Setting UP the Unit Preparing the Unit for Installation Checking Packed Components and Accessories LockUnlock Release the scan head locking switch Installing the TD Cartridge Page Power on Connecting the Power Cord Power off methods Initial settings of operation panelAbout the scan head Paper Type of paper Type of media Size Weight Feeding Loading the Paper Tray Gently push the paper tray back into the unit Multi-bypass tray AL-1553, AL-1555 Open the multi-bypass tray and extend the trayPress the tray select key to select the multi-bypass tray Using copy mode Select copy settings before you begin the copy jobUsing printer mode Single bypass AL-1552 MFP driver Software for the Sharp Personal MFP SeriesSharpdesk Button Manager Before Installation Hardware and Software RequirementsMFP Driver Button Operating Interface Reference pages for how to install Flow of installation Installing the Software Installing onto Windows XP USB/parallel interfaceDouble-click the setup icon Button Manager installer will start Setup program will start to copy the files Begin installation of the printer driver Begin installation of the scanner driver Installing onto Windows 98/Me/2000 USB interface Copying files for MFP driver installation You have completed the installation of the software Windows 95/NT Establish the printer settings and click the Next button Setup program will start to copy the files Start indicator Indicators on the Operation PanelOnline indicator Power save indicator How to print Using the Printer ModeOpening the printer driver from the start menu Click Printing Preferences button in the General tabPage Using the Scanner Mode Using the Button ManagerSetting up the Button Manager Windows 98/Me/2000 Flow of the Button Manager setting Scan Parameter Settings Dialog Box Scanner AL Event Using the Scanner key to begin scanning Press the Scanner keyApplication Application launched Number Press the start Key Opening the scanner driver and scanning from your computer Button Select Sharp Personal MFP Series, and click the Select Scanning with the Scanner and Camera Wizard in Windows XP Select a name, format, and folder for the scanned imageClick Finish in the screen that appears HOW to USE the Online Manual Installing Acrobat ReaderClick the to read the online manual Using Other Installed Drivers Connecting the Interface Cable Connecting the USB interface cableConnecting the parallel interface cable If you are using the single bypass Select the copy settingsCopy Flow Place the original Original Placement Using the original tableAbout interrupt copying Setting a large original AL-1552 Using the SPF/RSPFOriginal feeder tray Exposure adjustment Exposure ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO CopyingStream feeding mode SET the Copy Quantity Automatic exposure adjustment Selecting the Tray AL-1553, AL-1555 REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOMSet the reduction/enlargement ratio Press the tray select key Making two-sided copies TWO Sided Copying Select the copy settings. See SET the Copy Quantity Description of Special Functions Toner Save Mode User Programs Canceled as desired Displaying Total Number of Copies Program Mode Parameters Gently pull the TD cartridge out TD Cartridge ReplacementWhile pressing the lock release Lock release button Gently pull the cartridge out Drum Cartridge Replacement Cabinet Cleaning the Unit Transfer charger Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Unit Indication Cause and remedy Status Indicators Paper feed area. p.66 Misfeed Removal Misfeed in the paper feed area Misfeed in the fusing area Misfeed in the transport area Lower the fusing unit release leverOpen the front cover Rotate the feeding roller Direction of the arrow Misfeed in the SPF AL-1553, Rspf AL1555 Misfeed in the lower paper feed area AL-1555 AL-1555 Appendix Specifications Sharp GDI Supply list About Supplies and OptionsInterface cable Parallel interface cable Moving instructions Moving and Storing the UnitProper storage Store the supplies in a location that is Index Drum replacement required Indicator MFP driver Index by Purpose Software License Limited Warranty on Media Material Safety Data Sheet Material Safety Data Sheet 3/4 Material Safety Data Sheet 1/4 FIRST-AID Measures Ecological Information Msds No. F-30831 Other Countries outside the EU GREEN-AND-YELLOW