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CONTENTS
1PREPARATIONS
2LOADING PAPER
3MAKING COPIES
4CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS
6PRINTER FUNCTIONS
7SCANNER FUNCTIONS
8USER SETTINGS
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INTRODUCTION
Using the manual
About the operation guides
Operation Guide (this manual)
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MAIN FEATURES
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Sort copy Offset function 2 IN 1 copy
High-speed laser copying
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PREPARATIONS
This chapter provides basic information that you should know before using the machine.
PART NAMES
The following illustration shows the part names of the AL-2051.
Drum cartridge
Operation panel
READY TO COPY. 100% A4 0
Display
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POWER ON AND OFF
Power on
Turn the power switch to the "ON" position.
Language setting
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ENTER DATE (2010-) 2011/01/02
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Power off
Power save modes
Preheat mode
Auto power shut-off mode
Check RSPF open function
LOADING PAPER
PAPER
For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper.
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Special papers
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BYPASS FEED (including special paper)
Important points when inserting paper in the bypass tray
Envelopes
Available Not Available
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CHANGING A TRAY'S PAPER SIZE SETTING
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MAKING COPIES
NORMAL COPYING
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MAKING COPIES
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Setting the number of copies
SELECTING THE TRAY
Press the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ).
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REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM
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select the desired copy ratio and then press the [OK] key.
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then press the [START] key ( ).
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CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS
AUTOMATIC TWO-SIDED COPYING
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LONG EDGE: Select when binding the paper at the long edge.
(Paper orientation: Landscape) (Paper orientation: Portrait)
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COPYING MULTIPLE ORIGINALS ONTO A SINGLE SHEET OF PAPER
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until "MARGIN SHIFT" appears and then press the [OK] key.
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ID CARD COPY
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE
MFP driver
Printer driver
Scanner driver*
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BEFORE INSTALLATION
Hardware and software requirements
Installation environment and usable software
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
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connector on the machine.
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Sharing the printer using windows networking
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CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER
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SETTING UP BUTTON MANAGER
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Chapter 6
PRINTER FUNCTIONS
PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS
System requirements for USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed mode)
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BASIC PRINTING
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If the tray runs out of paper during printing
When the optional 250-sheet paper feed unit is installed:
Cancel a print job
When "Paper Source" is set to "Auto Select"
When "FORCED OUTPUT" is set to "OFF"
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PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS
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TWO-SIDED PRINTING
Pamphlet style
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PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE
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FITTING THE PRINTED IMAGE TO THE PAPER
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ROTATING THE PRINT IMAGE 180 DEGREES
ABCD ABCD
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PRINTER UTILITY
Printer Status Monitor (for general users)
Before using the Printer Status Monitor
Printing via a server
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Changing the Printer Status Monitor settings
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Checking the printer status
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Cancel a print job
When "Paper Feed" is set to "Auto Select"
When "FORCED OUTPUT" is set to "OFF"
When "FORCED OUTPUT" is set to "ON"
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ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR USERS)
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CONFIGURING THE PRINTER CONDITION SETTINGS
How to configure the settings
Printer condition setting menu
Printer condition settings
Default Settings
PCL Settings
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ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR)
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PROTECTING INFORMATION PROGRAMMED IN THE WEB PAGE ([Passwords])
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Key operator programs
Default settings
Interface settings
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Status message setup
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Alerts message setup
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REMOVING THE SOFTWARE
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and click the appropriate button to remove it.
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PRINTER DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS
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Chapter 7
SCANNER FUNCTIONS
ABOUT THE SCAN TO USB AND NETWORK SCANNER FUNCTION
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SETTINGS AND PROGRAMMING REQUIRED FOR THE NETWORK SCANNER FEATURE
How to access the web page and view help
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ABOUT THE WEB PAGE (FOR USERS)
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Scan Mode settings
Storing scanning settings - Network Scanning
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Storing destinations
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FTP destination information
Storing destinations for Scan to Desktop
Scan to Desktop destination information
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Storing a group of destinations
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ABOUT THE WEB PAGE (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR)
Basic settings for network scanning
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image.
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Protecting information programmed in the web page ([Passwords])
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Using the Network Scanner Function
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Sending an image by entering an e-mail address in an LDAP server
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How to enter characters
Button Manager settings
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Outline of Button Manager
Scanning from the operation panel of the machine (Using Button Manager)
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Scanner driver settings
Set-up Screen
Preview screen
Scanning from a WIA-compliant application (Windows XP/Vista/7)
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Scanning from the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" (Windows XP)
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USER SETTINGS
USER PROGRAMS
Copy mode
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Print mode
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SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM
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Audible signals (key entry beep, invalid key beep, base setting beep)
Base settings
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
DISPLAY MESSAGES
Indication Cause and remedy Page Lamp indicator Display
START GUIDE
Indication Cause and remedy Page Lamp indicator Display
Display messages (Error Code)
If your E-mail is returned
Important points when using scan to E-mail
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE MACHINE
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Troubleshooting for image transmission
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Troubleshooting for network connection
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PROBLEMS DURING SETUP THE SOFTWARE
MFP driver cannot be installed (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7)
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Plug and play screen does not appear
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The MFP driver cannot be correctly installed by Plug and Play (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7)
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Removing the software
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MISFEED REMOVAL
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A: Misfeed in the paper feed area
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C: Misfeed in the transport area
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D: Misfeed in the RSPF
Document feeder cover RSPF jam release lever Roller (X) (Y)
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TD (TONER/DEVELOPER) CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
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DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
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CLEANING THE MACHINE
Black line
Cabinet
Document glass and the back side of the RSPF
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Chapter 11
APPENDIX
SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX
Printer Function
APPENDIX
Scanner Function
A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households) 1. In the European Union
2. In other Countries outside the EU
1. In the European Union
2. In other Countries outside the EU