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WARNING:
FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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LISTED ACCESSORY
9K11 ITE.
For use
AL-1000
AL-1010
AL-1020
AL-1200
AL-1220
AL-1280
AL-1520
AL-1040
AL-1240”
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CONTENTS
1GETTING STARTED
INTRODUCTION 2
– Making floppy disks from CD-ROM 3
MAIN FEATURES 3
– Before reading the next section 3
INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL PRINTER UPGRADE KIT 4
– Checking packed components and accessories 4
– Removing the cabinet cover and board cover 5
– Installing the printer board 6
– Installing the memory 7
– Replacing the cabinet cover and board cover 7
– Connecting the power cord 9
CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE 9
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE 10
– Description of the printer driver 10
– Checking the hardware and software requirements 10
– Installing the printer driver 10
– AL-1000 Series printer driver group 16
2PRINTING
PRINTING A PAGE 17
– Executing printing 17
– Indicators on the operation panel 18
SETTING PRINT CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER DRIVER 18
PRINTING FROMAN MS-DOS APPLICATION 21
– Print setting from the MS-DOS prompt 21
– Settings on the front panel 22
– Software printer setting 22
3PRINTER TROUBLE
TROUBLESHOOTING 23
– Printing problems 23
STATUS MONITOR 26
USING OTHER INSTALLED DRIVERS 28
UNINSTALLING PRINTER DRIVER 29
4APPENDIX
SPECIFICATIONS 30
PARALLEL INTERFACE 31
PRINTAREA 32
INDEX
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GETTING STARTED
This chapter provides basic information for using the SHARP AL-1000 series printer and its
features.
INTRODUCTION
The AL-1000 series machines can be used as a copier and a laser printer. This manual
describes only the printer features of the machine. To use an AL-1000 series machine as a
copier and to learn additional information which relates to both the copier and printer features,
seethecopiermanual.To get full use ofall printer features, familiarizeyourself with thismanual.
For quick reference during printer use, keep this manual in a handy location.
Conventions used in this manual
Inthis manual, thefollowing icons areused to providetheuser with informationpertinent to the
use of the machine.
Warns the user that injury to the user or damage to the machine may result if
the contents of the warning are not properly followed.
Cautions the user that damage to the machine or one of its components may
result if the contents of the caution are not properly followed.
Notes provide information relevant to the machine regarding specifications,
functions, performance, operation and such, that may be useful to the user.
●When you try to execute printing while copying is being performed, printing
will be executed after copying is finished.
●When you try to make a copy while printing is being performed, printing will
beinterruptedand you can makeacopy.Printing will be resumedaftercopying
is finished.
Trademark acknowledgments
Windows, MS-DOS, Windows NT and Windows Printing System are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
IBM, PC/AT and OS/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
HP, LaserJet and PCL are trademarks of the Hewlett-Packard Company.
All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
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INTRODUCTION
Making floppy disks from CD-ROM
The printer driver data in the CD-ROM can be copied to floppy disks.
Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0:
1
Double-click My Computer, Sharp_al, and Makedisk.
2
Double-click Makedisk.exe.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Windows 3.1x:
1
Double-click the File Manager in the Main window of Program Manager and select
CD-ROM and the Makedisk directory.
2
Double-click Makedisk.exe.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
MAIN FEATURES
qPrinting from Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows
NT 4.0 applications
●High-speed and high-quality printing can be performed from Windows 3.1x, Windows
95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0 applications through the SHARP GDI (Graphics
Device Interface) system.
●Since print data is processed in the computer, waiting time during printing is short.
wHigh-speed printing at 8 pages/min.
●First print time is approximately 9.6 seconds.
●Print speed is 8 pages/min., when printing multiple pages.
Before reading the next section
TheAL-1000 series copiers are equipped with the printer interface either as standard features
oroptionalfeatures depending on themodel. Ifyour copieris equipped withthe printerinterface
as standard, proceed to page 9 – CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE.
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INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL PRINTER
UPGRADE KIT
To install the printer board and memory, be sure to follow the precautions below.
Be sure to turn off this machine and your computer and remove the power cord
before starting installation. If not, an electric shock or injury may result.
●Do not touch the chips, circuits, and connectors on the printer board and
memory board directly with your hands. Doing so may damage them through
static electricity.
●Discharge the static electricity in your body by touching a grounded
metal part before starting installation.
●To protect the printer board and memory from static damage, remove them
from protective bags just before starting work.
●Do not touch any object which easily generates static electricity (such as a
computer display) with your hand.
●Do not subject the printer board and memory to undue shock.
●Do not put the printer board or memory in a location which easily
generates static electricity (such as on a carpet).
Checking packed components and accessories
Open the carton and check if the following components and accessories are included.
Interface cable ... 1
(for IBM PC/AT or compatible computers)
Printer board ... 1 Memory ... 1* Printer driver
(CD-ROM) ... 1 Screwdriver ... 1
Screws ...4 Operation manual ...1
* In some models, the memory has been already installed in the machine and is not supplied
in the printer upgrade kit (AL-10PK).
If anything is damaged or not included, contact your SHARP Service Center.
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INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL PRINTER UPGRADE KIT
Removing the cabinet cover and board cover
1
Ensure that the power switch on the copier is in the off position. Remove the power
cord from the power cord socket at the rear of the copier.
2
Remove the screw from the cabinet cover at the rear side of the machine using the
supplied screwdriver.
3
Slide the cabinet cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and pull the cover while
raising it a little to remove it.
4
Remove the three screws from the board cover.
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INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL PRINTER UPGRADE KIT
5
Open the board cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and then remove it.
Installing the printer board
1
Before installing the printer board, be sure to read the precautions on page 4.
2
Remove the printer board from the protective bag.
3
Install the printer board so that the parallel interface connector of the board is fitted
into the hole for the connector.
Hole for the connector
4
Secure the printer board using the supplied four screws.
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INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL PRINTER UPGRADE KIT
5
Connect the board cable to the connector of the machine.
Installing the memory
If the memory is not supplied in the printer upgrade kit (AL-10PK), proceed to the “Replacing
the cabinet cover and board cover” subsection.
1
Before installing the memory, be sure to read the precautions on page 4.
2
Remove the memory from the protective bag.
3
Check the orientation of the connector on the memory board and the connector on
the machine, and connect them securely.
Replacing the cabinet cover and board cover
1
Reattach the board cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.
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2
Secure the board cover using the three screws which had been removed.
3
Remove the cabinet cover at the slit portion by bending it back with your hand to
separate it.
Take care in handling the cabinet cover because the exposed edge could be
sharp and may injure your hands.
4
Fit the projections of the cabinet to the notches of the machine, push the cabinet
downward a little and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
5
Secure the cabinet cover using the screw which has been removed.
INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL PRINTER UPGRADE KIT
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INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL PRINTER UPGRADE KIT
Connecting the power cord
1
Ensure that the power switch of the copier is in the OFF position. Insert the removed
power cord into the power cord socket at the rear of the copier.
CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE
To use an AL-1000 series machine as a laser printer, connect it to the parallel interface cable.
●Use the supplied parallel interface cable.
●For specifications of the parallel interface, see page 31.
1
Check that the power switches of both the printer and the computer are in the OFF
position.
2
Plug the parallel interface cable into the printer interface connector. Fasten the two
bail clips at the side of the printer connector to hold the interface connector in place.
3
Plug the other end of the cable into the parallel interface connector on your computer.
(Refer to your computer manual for details.)
Bail clip
Interface connector
Parallel interface connector
Cable
The printer sends and receives data bi-directionally and at high speed. Some
switch boxes and pass-through devices cannot support high-speed, bi-
directional transfer of data, and using them may cause printing errors.
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