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Installing the Utility Software

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Click the "Button Manager" or the "Sharpdesk" button.

Click the "Display Readme" button to show information on packages that are selected.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

*In Windows 2000, The "Sharpdesk" button does not appear.

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When installing is finished, click the "Close" button.

•If you are using Windows Vista/7 and a security warning window appears, be sure to click "Install this driver software anyway".

•If you are running Windows 2000/XP and a warning message appears regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature, be sure to click "Continue Anyway" or "Yes".

A message will appear instructing you to connect the machine to your computer. Click the "OK" button.

After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer may appear. In this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer.

13 Connect the machine to your computer with a USB cable.

1Make sure that the machine is powered on.

2Connect the cable to the USB connector (B type) on the machine.

The USB interface on the machine complies with the USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) standard. Please purchase a shielded USB cable.

3 Connect the other end of the cable to the USB connector (A type) on your computer.

The machine is found and a Plug and Play window appears.

If your computer is not compatible with USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed), the "USB 2.0 mode switching" setting in the machine's user program must be set to "Full-Speed". For more information, see "USER PROGRAMS" (p.66).

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Sharp AL2041 When installing is finished, click the Close button, Connect the machine to your computer with a USB cable

Contents

AL-2021 AL-2041 Contents Introduction Conventions Used in this Manual Part Names SPF AL-2041 InterfaceOriginal cover AL-2021 Drum cartridge TD cartridge Operation Panel Power save indicator Indicators on the Operation PanelStart indicator Scan indicator Power on About the scan head Power off methods Initial settings of operation panel Type of paper Type of media Size Weight Feeding Paper Loading the Paper Tray Gently push the paper tray back into the unit Multi-bypass tray Open the multi-bypass tray and extend the tray Press the tray select key to select the multi-bypass tray Paper must be fed narrow side into the feed slot MFP driver Installing the SoftwareSoftware Sharpdesk Hardware and Software Requirements Installing the Software Double-click the Setup icon Click the MFP Driver button Select Connected to thisComputer and click the Next button When installing is finished, click the Close button Connect the machine to your computer with a USB cable This completes the installation of the software Using the machine as a shared printer Select Connected via the network and click the Next button Select the printer name configured as a shared printer You will return to the window of . Click the Close buttonClick the Next button Configuring the Printer Driver Open the printer properties window Setting UP Button Manager Click the Sharp AL-xxxx icon and select PropertiesClick the OK button Page Copier Functions Copy Flow Original Placement About interrupt copying Setting a large original AL-2021 Using the SPF AL-2041Document feeder tray Exposure ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO Copying Exposure adjustmentSET the Copy Quantity Automatic exposure adjustment Selecting the Tray To select a preset copy ratioREDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Press the tray select key TWO Sided Copying AL-2041 only When copying in a one-sided to two-sided mode Using the document glass Press the start keyUsing the SPF AL-2041 Sort Copy Using the SPF AL-2041 Place the originals. p.27 Press the Two-sided copy/Sort key to select the sort mode If the memory becomes full ID Card Copy Press the ID Card key Printer Functions Basic Printing Pausing a print job Make sure that Sharp AL-xxxx is selected as the printerClick the Print button Select Properties from the Organize menu Opening the printer driver from the Start buttonClick the Sharp AL-xxxx printer driver icon Click the Printing Preferences button in the General tab Printer Driver Setting Screen Print results Setting Advanced Print FunctionsPrinting multiple pages on one page N-Up Printing Left To Right Right To Left Fitting the printed image to the paper Fit To Paper Size Select the order of the pages Click the Main tab in the printer driver setup screen Rotating the print image 180 degrees Rotate 180 degreesCheck the Rotate 180 degrees box Enlarging/reducing the print image Zoom Select the zoom ratio Click the Advanced tab in the printer driver setup screen Check the Text To Black box and/or the Vector To BlackBox Page Adding a watermark to printed pages Watermark Two-sided printing AL-2041 only Printing result Click the OK button Using saved settings Saving Frequently Used Print SettingsSaving settings at the time of printing User Settings Deleting saved settings Outline of the Print Status Window Printer Driver Features Scanner Functions Scanning OverviewApplication Place the original in the scanning position Scanning Using the Keys on the Machine Application Application launched Number Press the start Key Button Manager settings Button Manager scan menu factory default Scan Setup area Set the scan conditions Outline of Button Manager Scanning from Your Computer Scanning from a TWAIN-compliant applicationSelect Sharp MFP Twain Y, and click the Select button Click the Preview button Scanning Source menu, select the location where youPlaced the original in Step Specify the scanning area and set the scan preferences Scanner driver settings Preview screen Rotate buttonImage Size button Scanning from a WIA-compliant application Windows XP/Vista/7 Click the Scan button Scanning from the Scanner and Camera Wizard Windows XP That you wish to perform, and then click When scanning ends, the followingScreen will appear. Select the next task Next button Special Functions Description of Special Functions Toner Save Mode Setting the user programs User Programs Press the light key to return to the normal copy mode Displaying Total Number of Copies Checking the Toner Level Press the light Key to return to the normal display Gently pull the TD cartridge out MaintenanceTD Cartridge Replacement While pressing the lock release Button Drum Cartridge Replacement Gently pull the cartridge out. DisposeDrum cartridge handle Cleaning the Unit CabinetDocument glass and the rear side of the original cover/SPF Transfer charger Proper storage Moving and Storing the UnitMoving instructions Store the supplies in a location that is Troubleshooting the Unit MACHINE/COPYING ProblemsProblem Possible cause Solution Problem Possible cause Solution Printing and Scanning Problems Printing is slow Programs Problem Cause and solutionWeight range Printed image Rear side of the paper Is light Original smudged or blotchy You have not specified a suitable resolutionCover/SPF is dirty Poor scanning Unable to scan Machines power cord. Next, start your computerScanner transfer For the USB 2.0 interface Hi-Speed mode Speed is slow Problems During Setup of the Software MFP driver cannot be installed Windows 2000/XP Removing the software Status Indicators Indication Cause and remedy Misfeed Removal Misfeed in the paper feed area Fusing unit release lever Misfeed in the fusing areaLower the fusing unit release Lever Open the front cover Lower the fusing unit release leverMisfeed in the transport area Rotate the roller rotating Knob in the direction Misfeed in the SPF AL-2041 Press the copy ratio display % key Other Countries outside the EU Sharp Electronics Europe GmbH EN1X