Cleaning the Transfer Charger

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty.

Clean the charger using the following procedure.

1 Turn the power switch off.

2 Open the bypass tray and the side cover.

6 Return the charger cleaner to its original position. Close the upper paper tray. Close the side cover by pressing the handle on the cover.

7 Turn the power switch on.

3 Lift and pull out the upper paper tray.

4 Take the charger cleaner out by holding the tab.

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5 Set the charger cleaner onto the transfer charger and gently slide the cleaner in the direction indicated by the arrow two or three times.

If the white sheet metal is smudged with toner, wipe it with a soft, clean cloth.

Slide the charger cleaner from one end to the Note other end along the groove of the transfer

charger. If the cleaner is stopped on the way, smudges on copies may occur.

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Contents

AL-1644 AL-1633Page Contents Misfeed in the SPF only on the SPF model Troubleshooting Do not install your machine in areas that are Important Points When Selecting AN Installation SiteChanges, e.g., near an Air conditioner or Trademark acknowledgements Online Manual on the accessory CD-ROM Using the ManualSoftware Setup Guide separate manual Environmental Information SPF Differences Between Models Conventions Used in this ManualThis manual covers the following models Model AL-1644 AL-1633 Appearance Main Features Part Names and Functions Fusing unit paper guide Open to remove misfed paper Fusing unit release leversParallel port Document feeder tray Operation Panel Paper Size indicators Original Size Enter key Enter / Original Size indicatorsSPF indicator only on the SPF model Auto Image key Auto % / indicator Unpacking Checking Packed Components and Accessories For installation of the TD cartridge, see the next Install the TD cartridgeSET-UP Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops Installing the TD Cartridge TD cartridge replacement required indicator will go outClose the front cover Power on Power on and OFFPower OFF Power Save Modes Loading Paper Paper tray type Paper type Size Weight CapacityPaper Special papers Loading the paper tray Loading PaperLocks in place Fan the paper Loading the bypass tray Important points when inserting paper in the bypass trayUnfold the bypass tray Set the paper guides to the copy paper width Envelopes Changing a TRAY’S Paper Size Setting Press the Start key and then press the Paper Size Enter key Important points when using the printer mode Normal Copying Copying from the document glassOpen the document cover/SPF, and place the original Copying from the SPF only on the SPF model Set the originals face up in the document feeder traySet the number of copies Auto paper select mode Two-tray model only Making a Copy Darker or Lighter Auto tray switching Two-tray model onlySelecting the Tray Original types REDUCTION/ENLAREGMENT/ZOOM Setting the Number of CopiesAutomatic Ratio Selection Original position Selectable ratios Fine adjustment of the ratio Selecting a preset ratioManual Ratio Selection Press the Auto Image key Auto % Press the Copy ratio display key XY Zoom copying Down the Copy ratio display key TWO-SIDED Copying Using the Bypass Tray Copy original aPlace original B as shown below Dual page Copying Interrupting a Copy RUN Press the Interrupt key to interrupt the copy runReplace the previous originals and press the Start key Basic Procedure for Printing Using the Printer ModeMake sure that paper is loaded in the tray Click the Print button or the OK button to begin printing Scanning Using the Keys on the Machine Using the Scanner ModePausing a print job When Use close paper size is disabled Scan Menu keys and the Button Manager scan menu Scanning from Your ComputerPress a Scan Menu key to begin Scanning During copying Operation in COPY, PRINTER, and Scanner ModesPrinter During printing Scanner During scan preview Adjusting the Automatic Exposure Level When enabling toner Enabling Toner Save ModePhoto indicator stops blinking and lights steadily Save mode, make sure User Programs Customising Settings 300dpi ExplanationMinimum Short beep Base settings Selecting a Setting for a User Program Auditing Mode Settings for Auditing ModeAuditing Mode Settings Factory default settings For the setting codes, see Auditing Mode SETTINGS. p.41 Selecting Auditing Mode Settings Account number entry Auditing modeAccount number change Account number deletion Copying when Auditing mode is enabled Resetting account Troubleshooting MACHINE/COPYING Problems Paper is not loaded properly Problem Cause and solution Misfeed occursPieces of paper inside machine Paper misfeed Too much paper is loaded in the tray Power Save indicator is Any other indicators are litPower Save indicator is only lit Lit Original smudged or blotchy Printing and Scanning Problems Uneven Printed image is dirtyRuns off the paper Brightness and contrast settings are not suitable You have not specified a suitable resolutionOriginal is smudged or blotchy Poor scanning quality Click the start button, and then click Control Panel Removing the softwareClick Add or Remove Programs If you need to remove the software, follow these steps Indicators and Display Messages Misfeed Removal Remove the misfed originalAL-1644 AL-1633 Misfeed in the Bypass Tray Misfeed indicator will go out Misfeed in the paper feed area Misfeed in the Machine Misfeed in the fusing area Allow easier removalMisfed paper during Misfeed in the transport area Close the side coverBe careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal Misfeed in the Upper Paper Tray Close the upper paper trayPush the upper paper tray in completely Close the lower paper tray Remove the misfed paper Open the lower side coverClose the lower side cover Grasp the handle to open the lower side cover Replacing the TD Cartridge Replacing the Drum Cartridge Drum cartridge replacement required Indicator will go out Checking the Total Output Count Checking the Total Output CountTotal output count Total copy count Toner Level Checking the Toner Level and Drum Cartridge LifePress the Light key to return to the normal display Hold down the Clear key for more than 5 seconds Routine Maintenance Cleaning the Document Glass and SPF/ Document CoverCleaning the Bypass Tray Paper Feed Roller Cleaning the Transfer Charger Supply Part Numbers Storage of SuppliesProper Storage Supply list Accessories p.12 When moving this machine, follow the procedure belowMoving Instructions Specifications Printer Function SPF only on the SPF model Specifications Scanner Function Software License Page Index Symbols Tray Select key 11, 19, 21, 23 Troubleshooting TD cartridge replacement requiredPrinting and scanning problems Normal copying Machine settings Problem occursIndicators, lit and blinking Memo Memo Class Laser Product Laser Klasse Page 2004E