Model: AL-1035-WH AL-1035-WH A DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM OPERATION GUIDE Copier Printer Scanner
CONTENTS 1 ● ADDING A WATERMARK TO PRINTED PAGES (Watermark)...................................... 26 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT SETTINGS ....................................................... 27 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ..................... 3 ● OPERATION PANEL ........................................5 ● SAVING SETTINGS AT THE TIME OF PRINTING (Custom Settings) ........................ 27 POWER ON AND OFF....................................... 6 ● POWER ON ................
INTRODUCTION This Operation Guide describes how to use the AL-1035-XX digital multifunctional system. Please substitute the name of your model for "XX". Note • For any "AL-XXXX" in this manual, please replace the "XXXX" with your model. • The screen images and steps in this manual are for the Windows XP version. The screen images for other Windows versions may be different. • For the information on the operating system, please refer to your operating system manual or online Help.
1 Chapter 1 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE This chapter contains basic information that should be read before using the machine. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Exterior 11 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 Document cover Open this cover to make copies from the document glass. Document glass Place an original that you wish to scan face down here. (Page 15) Scanner document glass locking handle Feed tray Expand this tray to place paper.
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Interior 12 14 13 12 13 Support bar Support the machine cover with this bar when replacing the toner cartridge and drum cartridge. To close the machine cover, support the cover with your right hand, gently lift the green-marked support bar and pull to the half-close position, and then gently lift the bar again until the cover is completely closed. Toner cartridge It contains toner. When the machine runs out of toner, please replace with a new toner cartridge.
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE OPERATION PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 Alarm indicator [ ] "Toner cartridge replacement required" indicator(Page 45) [ ] "Drum cartridge replacement required" indicator(Page 46) [ ] "Misfeed" indicator(Page 42) Density key ( )/Indicator It is used to adjust the MANUAL or PHOTO exposure level.(Page 16) Mode select key ( ) Press the mode select key ( ), you can select the ratio (100%, A5 X A4, A4 X A5 and 50 %), ID MODE and 2-in-1 mode.
POWER ON AND OFF The power switch is at the right side of the machine. POWER ON POWER OFF Turn the power switch to the "ON" position. Be sure to turn the power switch to the "OFF" position when it is not being used. “ON” Note It takes about several seconds for the machine to warm up. The machine can start copying only after warm-up. However, you can change settings and press the [COPY START] key ( ) during warm-up. The copying will start immediately after warm-up.
LOADING PAPER When there is no paper on the feed tray, the "paper required" indicator ( ) will be on. The output tray must be expanded before normal copying or printing operations, otherwise, the machine will not warm up. PAPER To achieve the best result, please use the paper recommended by SHARP. Paper type Standard paper Recycled paper Size A4 A5 A6 8.5 × 11*4 5.5 × 5.
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Print side face up Load the paper with the print side face up according to the paper type. Paper that cannot be used • Paper with folds marks, torn paper or curled paper • Paper with a wave-like pattern due to moisture absorption • Transparent film • Thin paper less than 56g/m2 • Paper that is 128g/m2 or heavier • Special media for inkjet printers (fine paper, glossy paper, glossy film, etc.
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE PAPER FEEDING Ensure that the machine is not printing or copying, and carry out paper feeding according to the following steps. Feeding the feed tray 1 4 Expand the feed tray. Place the paper completely on the feed tray. 5 2 Adjust the paper guide to the proper position according to the paper size. Note 3 Load the paper onto the feed tray. Open the paper package, flip the paper fully, and then load into the tray.
OPERATION IN COPY, PRINT AND SCAN MODE When using the machine in COPY, PRINT or SCAN mode, some operations cannot be run simultaneously.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION BEFORE SOFTWARE SETUP This chapter describes how to install the software necessary for the printing and scanning functions of this machine. Software The CD-ROM that accompanies the machine contains the following software: Software Printing driver The printer driver enables you to use the printing function of the machine. Scanning driver The scanning driver enables you to use the scanning function of the machine in the TWAIN compliant applications.
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Note 1 The screen images in this Guide are for Windows XP. The screen images for other Windows version are different. 7 The USB cable shall not be connected to the machine. Be sure that the cable is not connected before the installation. Select the installation position, and then click the "next" button. 7 If the machine is connected with the cable, the screen will display a Plug and Play window.
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Caution • If you are using Windows Vista /7 If a security warning window appears, be sure to click "Install this driver software anyway". • If you are using Windows 2000/XP If a warning message for Windows logo test or digital signature appears, be sure to click "Continue Anyway" or "Yes" button. The software installation is completed at this time.
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER Connect the machine to your computer according to the following steps. Connecting the cable USB cable Shielded pair cable with high-speed transmission. If a USB 2.0 interface is used for connecting the machine, please use a USB cable that supports USB 2.0. USB is available with a PC that is configured with a USB driver and preinstalled with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Caution Windows Vista or Windows 7.
2 Chapter 2 COPY FUNCTIONS This chapter explains how to use the copy functions. NORMAL COPYING This section explains how to make a regular copy. 1 3 Open the document cover and place the original. Set the number of copies with the [COPY COUNT] key ( ). Up to 9 copies can be set. A Single copy can be made even if "0" appears for the number of copies. Note 4 Place the original face down on the document glass.
COPY FUNCTIONS MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER If you wish to select the exposure level by yourself, follow the steps below. (Each original type has five exposure levels.) Original type ● MANUAL ... Adjust the copy exposure levels as needed to facilitate reading. ● PHOTO ..... Halftones in the photo are reproduced with greater clarity. 1 2 If the original type is PHOTO, press the [PHOTO MODE] key. When this key is pressed, the [PHOTO MODE] indicator will be light.
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT With the ZOOM function, you can select copy ratio between AB system: A5 → A4 (141%), A4 → A5 (70%), Inch system: 5.5X8.5 → 8.5X11(129%), 8.5X11 → 5.5X8.5 (64%), and 50%. The method for enlarging or reducing the copies is described below. With the [MODE SELECT] key ( ), you can manually select the ratio of reduction or enlargement. Selectable ratios: Original position Selectable ratios Document glass AB system: A5 → A4 (141%), A4 → A5 (70%) and 50% Inch system: 5.5X8.5 → 8.
CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS This section explains major convenient copy functions. COPYING TWO ORIGINALS ONTO A SINGLE SHEET OF PAPER (2 IN 1 COPY) Two originals can be copied onto a single sheet of paper in a selected layout pattern. This function is convenient for compiling two-page reference materials into a compact format, or for providing an overview of two pages of a document on a single page. 2 IN 1 COPY Note • When using the document glass, reduction is possible to 50%.
COPY FUNCTIONS ID CARD COPY To print both sides of an ID card onto paper according to the specified pattern. The specified patterns for ID card copying are shown as follows. ID Card A1 ID Card A2 ID Card B1 ID Card B2 Note 1 2 • • • • • To copy an ID card, operate according to the following steps. ID Card Copy cannot be used together with 2 in 1 or manual ratio selection. Usable paper: A4 or letter. The image may be cut off even if paper of standard size is used.
3 Chapter 3 PRINTER FUNCTIONS This chapter explains how to use the printer functions. The procedure for loading paper is the same as for loading copy paper. Please refer to "PAPER FEEDING" (Page 9). Note • Print jobs received while the machine is copying or scanning will be stored in memory. When the copy job is finished, the print jobs will begin.
PRINTER FUNCTIONS If paper in the feed tray runs out during the printing Add paper to the feed tray, and then press the [COPY START] key ( To cancel a printing task, press the [CLEAR] key ( ). Note ) to resume printing. • For the restrictions on the COPY/SCAN mode in the PRINT mode and the restrictions on the PRINT mode in the SCAN/COPY mode, please refer to"OPERATION IN COPY, PRINT AND SCAN MODE" (Page 10).
PRINTER DRIVER SETUP SCREEN XXXX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Tab The settings are grouped on tabs. Click a tab to bring it to the front. Checkbox Click on a checkbox to activate or deactivate a function. Print setting image This shows the effect of the selected print settings. Drop-down menu It allows you to make a selection from a list of choices. "Copies" button It allows you to select numbers of printing sets. ( Max.9 sets ) Check button It allows you to select one item from a list of options.
SETTING ADVANCED PRINTER FUNCTIONS This section explains major advanced printing functions. The explanations assume that the paper size and other basic settings have already been selected. For the basic procedure for printing and the steps for accessing the printer driver, please refer to "BASIC PRINTING" (Page 20). PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE (N-Up Printing) This function can be used to reduce the print image and print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.
PRINTER FUNCTIONS FITTING THE PRINTED IMAGE TO THE PAPER (Fit To Paper Size) The printer driver can adjust the size of the printed image to match the size of the paper loaded in the machine. Follow the steps shown below when using this function. The explanation below assumes that you intend to print an A4 document on A5 size paper. 1 Click the "Paper" tab in the printer driver setup screen. 2 Select the original size (A4) of the printed image in "Paper Size".
PRINTER FUNCTIONS ENLARGING/REDUCING THE PRINTED IMAGE (Zoom) This function is used to enlarge or reduce the image to a selected percentage. This allows you to enlarge a small image or add margins to the paper by slightly reducing an image. Note The "Scaling" is not available when "N-Up Printing" is selected. 1 Click the "Paper" tab in the printer driver setup screen. 2 Check the "User Define Scale" box. 3 Select the zoom ratio.
PRINTER FUNCTIONS ADDING A WATERMARK TO PRINTED PAGES (Watermark) The watermark includes a text stamp and an image stamp. z Text: Faint shadow-like text can be added to the background of the printed image as a watermark. The watermark text size, darkness, angle and position can be adjusted. The text can be selected from a pre-stored list, or entered to create an original watermark. z Image: you can print a bitmap or JPEG image stored in your computer on the printed data.
SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT SETTINGS Settings configured on each of the tabs at the time of printing can be saved as custom settings. Saving the frequently used settings under an assigned name makes it easy to select those settings the next time you need to use them. SAVING SETTINGS AT THE TIME OF PRINTING (Custom Settings) Settings can be saved from any tab of the printer driver properties window. For the steps for accessing the printer driver, please refer to "BASIC PRINTING" (Page 20).
4 Chapter 4 SCANNER FUNCTIONS This chapter explains how to use the scanner function. Note Scanning is not possible when the machine is under maintenance, or when a misfeed occurs or the machine runs out of toner, or when the drum cartridge needs to be replaced. SCANNING OVERVIEW The flow chart shown below provides an overview of scanning.
SCANNING FROM THE MACHINE (SCAN to USB) Send the scanned image to the USB memory connected to the machine according to the following steps. The relevant file is saved in the USB memory. Scanning from the operation panel of the machine 1 4 Connect the USB memory to the USB interface (A type) of the machine. Press the [SCAN to USB ] key ( start scanning . Note 2 Place the original that you wish to scan on the document glass. For placement of the original, please refer to "NORMAL COPYING" (Page15).
SCANNING FROM THE TWAIN COMPLIANT APPLICATIONS (PC scanning) The SHARP scanner driver is compatible with the TWAIN standard, therefore scanning from the TWAIN compliant applications is possible. The steps for using certain applications for scanning may be different from the following steps. For details, please refer to the scanner driver help file or the help file of your applications. 1 5 Place the original that you wish to scan on the document glass. Click the "Preview" button.
SCANNER FUNCTIONS SCANNER DRIVER SETTINGS The scanner driver setup screen consists of the "Preview" screen, which enables you to select the scan setting buttons and shows the scanned image. For details on the scan settings, click the "Help" button in the preview screen to display Help. Sharp AL-XXXX AL-XXXX 200 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 13 12 14 Click this button to enhance the scanned image. You can select "None", "Light", "More", "Heavy" or "Extra Heavy".
SCANNER FUNCTIONS PREVIEW SCREEN AL-XXXX 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 Preview screen Click the "Preview" button in the Set-up screen to display the scanned image. You can specify the scanning area by dragging the mouse inside the window. The inside of the frame created by dragging the mouse will be the scanning area. "Invert" button Click this button to automatically change the brightness and color of the image. For color images, each pixel will be changed to its inverse color.
5 Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter describes the steps of troubleshooting and misfeed clearing. TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience difficulty while using the machine, check the following troubleshooting guide before calling for service. Many problems can be easily solved by the user. If you still cannot solve the problem with the help of the troubleshooting guide, turn off the power switch and unplug the machine, and contact your dealer or the nearest authorised service department.
TROUBLESHOOTING MACHINE/COPYING PROBLEMS The following problems are related to the general operation of the machine and copying. Problem Cause and solution The machine is not plugged into a power socket. → Plug the machine into a grounded power socket. Power switch is turned OFF. – 6 → Turn the power switch ON. The machine does not operate. Page No. Warming up. → Indicates that the machine is warming up. Copies cannot be made until the machine has finished warming up.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause and solution Page No. The document glass or the inside of the document cover is dirty. 47 Clean them regularly. Copies are smudged or dirty. The original is smudged or dirty. Use a clean original. Paper contains excessive moisture. Replace with dry copy paper. Please refer to "CARTRIDGE CLEANING MODE". A copy job stops before it is finished. Any one of the alarm indicators ( , , ) is lit or blinking. Lighting fixture flickers. The feed tray is out of paper.
TROUBLESHOOTING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION PROBLEMS If the software is not installed correctly, please check the following items on your computer. The driver cannot be installed (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7) • In Windows Vista, the "Windows Update Driver Settings" window will appear. • In Windows 7, the "Device Installation Settings" window will appear. If you can not install the driver in the Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 system, please check your computer settings according to the following steps.
TROUBLESHOOTING 4 5 When you confirm that the USB port has been enabled, please install the software according to "SOFTWARE INSTALLATION" (Page12). Uninstall software To uninstall the software, follow the steps below. 1 • In Windows 2000, click the "Start" button, select "Settings" and then click "Control Panel". • In Windows Vista, click the "Start" button and then click "Control Panel". The driver cannot be installed correctly with the Plug and Play window.
TROUBLESHOOTING PRINTING AND SCANNING PROBLEMS The following problems are related to the general operation of printing and scanning. Problem Cause and solution The machine is not correctly connected to your computer. Check both ends of the USB cable and make sure that you have a solid connection. Please use the USB cable delivered together with the machine. Copying. Wait until the copy job is completed. Page No.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause and solution Page No. The paper loaded in the feed tray does not have the same size as that specified in the printer driver. → Check if the "Paper Size" options suit the size of the paper loaded in the feed tray. → If the "Fit To Paper Size" setting is activated, make sure that the paper size selected from the drop-down list is the same as the size of the loaded paper. The printed image is skew or it runs off the paper. – The document direction setting is not correct.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause and solution Page No. If scanning is disabled, shut down your computer, turn off the machine power switch, and unplug the machine power cord. Then, restart your computer, restore power to the machine, and try scanning again. If scanning is still disabled, check the following items. – Your application is not TWAIN compliant. → If your application is not TWAIN compliant, you can not scan. Make sure that your application is TWAIN compliant. Unable to scan the image.
MISFEED REMOVAL When a misfeed occurs, the misfeed indicator ( Note ) will blink and the machine will automatically stop working. The paper may tear when you remove a misfeed paper. In this event, be sure to remove all the torn pieces of paper from the machine. Take care not to touch the drum cartridge (the green part). Any scratches or damage to the surface of the drum will cause dirty copies. Troubleshooting for misfeed 1 Push the output tray to the middle position.
INDICATOR DISPLAY OF THE MACHINE STATUS AND SOLUTION No Indication Status, Cause and Solution Toner cartridge replacement Toner cartridge or drum cartridge is not required indicator Blinking installed. Install toner cartridge and drum Drum cartridge replacement together cartridge. required indicator The output tray is closed. Only scan function can LED Indicator Blinking be used. To copy or print, please expand the output tray. LED Indicator Blinking Paper misfeed occurs. Remove the misfeed together paper.
ERROR CODE AND SOLUTION SN Main code Sub code 1 E7 10 Scanner trouble Turn off the power. Then turn on and check it. 2 E7 11 Scanner trouble Turn off the power. Then turn on and check it. 3 E7 20 LSU trouble Turn off the power. Then turn on and check it. 4 F5 02 Scanner trouble Turn off the power. Then turn on and check it. 5 L1 00 Scanner trouble Turn off the power. Then turn on and check it. 6 L3 00 Scanner trouble Turn off the power. Then turn on and check it.
TROUBLESHOOTING Main code will be displayed upon machine error, and the sub code will be displayed when the "start" key is pressed. The display interval between the two main codes is about 0.5 second. The interval for the cyclic display of the two codes is 0.25 second. The display interval of the sub codes is the same as that of the main codes (See the following display example for the error code of LED indicator). Example: L1-00 The two Sub Code are repeatedly display after a brief interval.
6 Chapter 6 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE This chapter explains how to replace the toner and drum cartridge, clean the machine and store the supplies. REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGES Please replace the toner cartridge according to the following steps. Note 1 The following phenomena indicate that the cartridge has run out of toner, please replace it with a new cartridge. • When the "toner cartridge replacement required" indicator ( ) is on. • If the copies show white lines, light-colored printing or fogged image.
REPLACING DRUM CARTRIDGES Please replace the drum cartridge according to the following steps. 1 Open the cover of the machine and remove the toner cartridge. 2 Hold the green-marked position with your both hands and rotate in the direction of the arrow, and take out the old drum cartridge. 4 Insert the toner cartridge into the bayonet of the machine, press it down in the direction of the arrow until a "click" is heard.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE The useful life of the drum cartridge is approximately 8000 copies*. When the internal counter reaches approximately 7700 copies, the drum cartridge replacement required indicator will light up. For more information on purchasing a drum cartridge, see "ABOUT SUPPLIES" (p.48). When the drum cartridge replacement required indicator blinks, the machine will stop operating until the cartridge is replaced. Replace the drum cartridge at this time.
ABOUT SUPPLIES When ordering supplies, please use the correct part numbers as listed below. Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. Note For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP products. Only genuine SHARP consumabies carry the Genuine Supplies label. GENUINE SUPPLIES Supply list Supply Part number Usable life Toner cartridge AL-103TD Approx. 2,000 sheets* Drum cartridge AL-103DR Approx.
OPERATION GUIDE AL1035-EX-ZZ
