Sharp AL-2050CS Printer Function

		APPENDIX

	Printer Function

	Print speed*1	20 ppm
	Resolution	600 dpi
	Memory	Approx. 30 MB
	Emulation	SPLC (Sharp Printer Language with Compression)
	Interface	10BASE-T Network Interface*2
	Interface	USB 2.0 (Full-Speed/Hi-Speed compatible interface)
		USB 2.0 (Full-Speed/Hi-Speed compatible interface)
		[USB cable]
		USB cable that supports USB 2.0.
	Interface cables	Please purchase a commercially available USB cable.
	Interface cables	[LAN cable]
		[LAN cable]
		Shielded type cable
		Please purchase a commercially available LAN cable.

*1 When printing same document continuously on 8-1/2" x 11" plain paper in non- offset mode, excluding processing time.

*2 Cannot be connected to an exclusive 100BASE hub.

Contents

DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS FOR YOUR PROTECTION CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 5INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE APPENDIX Caution label on the machine Cautions on using the machine Warning: Caution: Important points when selecting an installation site Cautions on handling the machine Supply and Consumables Trademark acknowledgements For users in the USA Laser information SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Note Using the manual About the operation manuals Operation Manual (this manual) Online Manual (on the accessory CD-ROM) High-speedlaser copying High-qualitydigital image Enhanced copying features Scan once/Print many LCD panel displays messages Laser printer function •Printer function •Network printer function Color scanner function PREPARATIONS PREPARATIONS Operation panel Page Page 3 Release the scan head locking switch 1 Open the bypass tray, and then open the side cover 2 Remove the CAUTION tape from the front cover and remove the 3 Press gently on both sides of the front cover to open the cover 5 While pushing the lock release button, gently insert the TD (Toner/Developer) cartridge until it locks into place Power on Turn the power switch to the "ON" position Language setting Initial settings Scanning unit (scan head) Power off Power save modes Preheat mode Auto power shut-offmode LOADING PAPER LOADING PAPER Special papers Store the pressure plate lock which has been removed in step To store the pressure plate lock, rotate the lock to secure it as shown below 5 Gently push the paper tray back into the machine Important points when inserting paper in the bypass tray Envelopes Loading paper in the bypass tray 1 Open the bypass tray and extend the tray 3 Press the [TRAY SELECT] key () to select the bypass tray Note for loading thick paper Press the [MENU] key Press the ] key ) or ) until "PAPER SIZE MAKING COPIES MAKING COPIES Check RSPF open function Using the RSPF 1Make sure that an original has not been left on the document glass 2Adjust the original guides to the size of Originals that cannot be used in the RSPF Original output tray extension Capacity of paper output tray Paper output tray extension Paper holder arm Setting the number of copies Press the [TRAY SELECT] key () Original types Place the original(s) Press the [EXPOSURE] key to select the original type If needed, adjust the exposure level for Place the original(s) and check the paper size Press the [COPY RATIO] key CONVENIENT COPY Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Hardware and software requirements Installation environment and usable software Using the machine with a USB connection Insert the CD-ROMinto your computer's CD-ROMdrive 4 Double-clickthe "setup" icon ( ) INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE To install all of the software, click the "Standard" button and go to step To install particular packages, click the "Custom" button and go to next step Click the "MFP Driver" button 9 The files required for installation of the MFP driver are copied Installing the Utility Software 11Click the "Button Manager" or the "Sharpdesk" button When installing is finished, click the "Close" button connect the USB cable (p.46) 14Follow the instructions in the plug and play window to install the driver This completes the installation of the software Connecting a USB cable 1Insert the cable into the USB connector on the machine 2 Insert the other end of the cable into your computer's USB port Using the machine as a network printer Insert the LAN cable into the LAN connector on the machine Turn on the machine Double-clickthe "setup" icon ( ) Set the IP Address 8 Click the "Set the IP Address" button 10Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway Click the "Next" button Click the "Yes" button in the confirmation dialog box that appears LPR (TCP/IP) direct printing 8 Click the "Printer Driver" button Select the port you want to use with the machine, and click the "Next" button When the "Finish" screen appears, click the "Close" button Sharing the printer using windows networking Perform steps 3 through 7 in "Using the machine as a network printer" (p.47) Click the "Printer Driver" button Select "Shared Printer" and click the "Next" button Follow the on-screeninstructions Windows XP/Vista 2 Click the "SHARP AL-XXXX"icon and select "Properties" from the "File" menu In the "Properties" screen, click the "Events" tab Select "SC1:" from the "Select an event" pull-downmenu Click the "Apply" button Repeat Steps 4 through 6 to link Button Manager to "SC2:" through "SC6: Windows 98/Me/2000 Click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Control Panel Double-clickthe "Scanners and Cameras" icon 3 Select "SHARP AL-XXXX"and click the "Properties" button Select "SC1:" from the "Scanner events" pull-downmenu 6 Select "Sharp Button Manager O in "Send to this application Repeat Steps 5 through 7 to link Button Manager to "SC2:" through "SC6: PRINTER/SCANNER 1 Make sure that paper is loaded in the tray Open the file that you wish to print and select "Print" from the File menu 4 Click the "Print" button or the "OK" button to begin printing Canceling a print job Scanning from the operation panel of the machine 1 Press the [MODE SELECT] key to select scanner mode Place the original. (p.24) Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the desired Button Manager scan PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS Button Manager scan menu Turn on your computer Insert the supplied CD-ROMinto your CD-ROMdrive Click to read the online manual Viewing the online manual USER SETTINGS USER SETTINGS Page Page Print mode 1 Press the [MENU] key and then press the [ENTER] key change the setting of the selected item 4 Press the [ENTER] key Audible signals (key entry beep, invalid key beep, base setting beep) Base settings TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Page Page Page Page MFP driver cannot be installed (Windows 2000/XP) 1 Click the "start" button and then click "Control Panel 2 Click "Performance and Maintenance", and then click "System Click the "Hardware" tab and then click the "Driver Signing" button Plug and play screen does not appear (USB only) Click the icon beside "Universal Serial Bus controllers Click the icon beside "Other devices Install the software as explained in "INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Removing the software Page A:Misfeed in the paper feed area Close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the ready indicator will light up B: Misfeed in the fusing area Lower the fusing unit release C:Misfeed in the transport area 1Lower the fusing unit release lever 2Open the front cover D: Misfeed in the RSPF 2 Push gently on both sides of the front cover to open the cover 3 Gently pull the TD (Toner/Developer) cartridge out while pressing the lock release button button, gently insert the TD (Toner Developer) cartridge until it locks Page 2 Hold the drum cartridge handle and gently pull the cartridge out Dispose of the old drum cartridge in accordance with local regulations 1 Press the [MENU] key 2 Press the [] key ( ) or [] key () to display the count of each function Cabinet Document glass and the back side of the RSPF TD (Toner/Developer) cartridge and drum cartridge Transfer charger Turn the power switch off. (p.17) Return the charger cleaner to its original position Close the side cover by Supply list Interface cable USB interface cable LAN interface cable APPENDIX APPENDIX Printer Function Scanner Function IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION (U.S.A. only) END-USERLIMITED WARRANTY (Valid in U.S.A. only) Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Symbols Page Page INDEX BY PURPOSE Preparations Making copies Using convenient copy functions Connecting the computer Page Page Page Page SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION