Sharp AL-1250 AL-1220 AL-1250 Operation Manual
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the unit. We also suggest you record all the information listed and retain for future reference. MODEL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE Dealer Address State Zip Service Station Address State Zip SERIAL NUMBER City Telephone City Telephone For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service, or - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 2
3 CAUTIONS 3 MAIN FEATURES 4 PART NAMES 6 OPERATION PANEL 7 2 INSTALLATION COPIER INSTALLATION 8 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING 9 CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES 10 UNPACKING 10 REMOVING PROTECTIVE PACKING MATERIALS 11 INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE 12 LOADING COPY PAPER (installing the paper tray - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 3
in the transport area 36 - D Misfeed in the lower paper feed area (AL-1250 and AL-1521 only) 37 - E Misfeed in the SPF 38 TROUBLESHOOTING 39 STATUS INDICATORS 40 AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT 41 7 APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS 42 OPTION AND SUPPLY PART NUMBERS AND STORAGE 44 MOVING INSTRUCTIONS 45 INDEX 2 - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 4
. q The AL-1250 can be used as a laser printer. The AL-1020/AL-1220 /AL-1521 can also be used as a laser printer if an optional printer upgrade kit is installed. This manual describes only the copier features. For description of the printer features, see the printer manual. q The AL-1020 and AL-1220 - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 5
-speed laser copying q Since warm-up time is zero, copying can be started immediately after the power switch is turned on. q First-copy time is only 9.6 seconds (normal mode). q Copying speed is 10 copies/min. (AL-1020), 12 copies/min. (AL-1220/AL-1250) or 15 copies/min. (AL-1521), which adapts to - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 6
AL-1250 copier can be used as a laser printer. The AL-1020, AL-1220 and AL-1521 copiers can be used as a laser printer by installing an optional printer upgrade kit. If you would like to upgrade your AL-1020, AL-1220 or AL-1521 to printer capability, see your local reseller or visit the SHARP web - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 7
Bypass tray guides Handle Cover for optional printer interface (AL-1020/AL-1220/AL-1521 only)* * For the AL-1020/AL-1220/AL-1521, a printer upgrade kit is optional. Parallel interface connector (AL-1250 only) Power cord socket Power switch TD cartridge lock release button Drum cartridge Paper - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 8
specified copy quantity, zoom copy ratio, user program code, and error code. !0 ON LINE indicator Lights up when the machine is used as a printer. To use the AL-1020, AL-1220 and AL-1521 as a printer, an optional printer upgrade kit is needed. !1 Power save indicator Lights up when the copier is - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 9
from a cool place to a warm place, condensation may form inside the copier. Operation in this condition will cause poor copy quality and malfunctions. Leave the copier at room temperature for at least 2 hours before use. Do not install your copier in areas that are: q damp, humid, or very dusty - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 10
not drop the copier, subject it to shock or strike it against any object. Do not expose the drum cartridge to direct sunlight. Doing so will damage the surface (green portion) of the drum cartridge, causing smudges on copies. Store spare supplies such as drum cartridges and TD cartridges in a dark - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 11
included. Power cord 2 Interface cable (IBM PC/AT or compatible computer) (AL-1250 only) Installation Operation manual (Printer driver (CD-ROM) AL-1250 only) TD cartridge Copier Drum cartridge (installed in copier) q If anything is not included or is damaged, contact our Technical Assistance - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 12
PACKING MATERIALS 1 Remove all pieces of tape shown in the illustration below. Then open the original cover and remove protective materials , and . 2 AL-1020/AL-1220 AL-1250/AL-1521 2 Use a coin (or suitable object) to remove the screw. Store the screw in the paper tray because it will be used if - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 13
cover and remove the two protective pins from the fusing unit by pulling the strings upward one at a time. Installation CAUTION tape Protective pins 3 Push gently on both sides of the front cover to open the cover. 4 Remove the TD cartridge from the bag. Remove the protective paper. Hold the - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 14
INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE 5 Gently insert the TD cartridge until it locks in place. 6 Close the COPY PAPER (installing the paper tray) While the AL-1020 and AL-1220 are equipped with one paper tray, the AL1250 and AL-1521 are equipped with two paper trays. For the AL-1250/AL1521, load copy paper - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 15
on the relevant location. Pressure plate lock Screw 4 Adjust the paper guides on the paper tray to the copy paper width and length. Squeeze the lever of paper guide and slide the guide to match with the width of the paper. Move paper guide to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray. Paper - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 16
paper tray back into the copier. LOADING COPY PAPER After loading copy paper, to cancel the blinking "P" without restarting copying, press the clear ( ) key. The "P" in the display will go out and the ready ( ) indicator will light up. 2 Installation POWER TO COPIER 1 Ensure that the power - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 17
made or power is 2 turned on. The settings of the power save modes can be modified. See page 26, USER PROGRAMS. q The copier will return to the initial settings a preset amount of time after the last copy is made. The preset amount of time (auto clear time) can be changed. See page 26 - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 18
, use only paper recommended by SHARP. Type of paper Type of media Size feeding Weight 3 Making copies Paper tray Standard paper Letter (8-1/2" -adhesive, patches or synthetic materials. These will cause physical damage to the copier. ** For paper weighing from 28 to 34.5 lbs., 8-1/2" x 11 - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 19
COPYING This copier has two document input stations - a single pass feeder (SPF) for automatic document feeding and an original table for manual extension. When using the AL-1250 and AL-1521, use the tray select ( ) key to select the desired paper tray. 3 Making copies 2 Turn the power switch - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 20
Press the clear ( ) key to clear an entry if a mistake is made. q A single copy can be made with the initial setting, i.e., when "0" is displayed. ZOOM Tens digit Unit digit q Press the right copy quantity key to set the unit digit from 0 to 9. This key will not change the tens digit. q Press the - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 21
of the stream feeding mode is "ON". See page 26, USER PROGRAMS. EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING Copy density adjustment is not required for most originals in the automatic exposure mode. To adjust the copy density manually or to copy photographs, the exposure level can be adjusted in five steps - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 22
two right-handmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously. 4 Set the number of copies using the copy quantity ( , ) keys and press the print ( ) key. 3 Making copies REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Three preset reduction ratios and two enlargement ratios can be selected. The zoom - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 23
the original image is bigger than the paper or media, this may cause smudges on the edges of the copies. Making copies 2 Open the bypass tray and extend the tray. To close the bypass tray, perform step1 and then step 2 in the illustration and push the round - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 24
select the bypass tray. Set the number of copies if using standard copy paper. Press the print ( ) key. TWO-SIDED COPYING Two-sided copying can be made on this copier using the bypass tray. Example: The following two originals will be copied onto two sides of copy paper. Face up or face down First - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 25
the SPF ( ) indicator goes out. See page 20. 3 For tablet binding, turn the first copy over left to right as shown below. For booklet binding, turn the first copy over top to bottom (not shown). Feed the first copy into the bypass tray. 3 4 Press the tray select ( ) key to select the bypass - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 26
clear (page 26) The copier returns to the initial settings a preset amount of time after the last copy is made. This preset amount of time (auto clear time) can be changed. Stream feeding mode (page 26) For description of the stream feeding mode, see page 20. TONER SAVE MODE 1 Press the exposure - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 27
manual ( ) indicator will go out and the photo ( ) indicator will begin to blink. The exposure indicator marked "5" will light up, indicating the standard toner mode is active. 3 To enter the toner display. 2 Use the left copy quantity ( ) key to select a user program number (1: auto clear time - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 28
set another mode, press the clear ( ) key. The copier will return to step 2. 6 Press the light ( ) or dark ( ) key to return to the normal copy mode. DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES Use the following procedure to display the total number of copies. 1 Press the clear ( ) key to reset the display - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 29
5 SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE This chapter describes how to replace the TD cartridge and the drum cartridge. Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT The TD cartridge replacement required ( ) indicator will light up when toner is needed. For more - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 30
copies, the drum replacement required ( ) indicator will light up indicating that replacement of the drum cartridge will be needed soon. For more information on purchasing the drum cartridge, see OPTION AND SUPPLY PART NUMBERS AND STORAGE on page 44. When the indicator begins to blink, the copier - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 31
remove the protective cover from the cartridge. Then gently install the new drum cartridge. Do not touch the surface of the drum (green portion) of the cartridge. Doing so may cause smudges on the copies. 5 Gently install the TD cartridge. To install the TD cartridge, see page 12, INSTALLING THE - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 32
USER MAINTENANCE USER MAINTENANCE Proper care is essential in order to get clean, sharp copies. Be sure to take a few minutes to regularly clean the copier. original cover 5 Stains on the glass, cover or SPF roller will also be copied. Wipe the glass, cover and SPF roller with a soft, clean cloth. - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 33
USER MAINTENANCE Transfer charger If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be along the groove of the transfer charger. If the cleaner is stopped on the way, smudges on copies may occur. 5 4 Return the charger cleaner to its original position. Close the side cover by - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 34
Supplies and user maintenance USER MAINTENANCE When copier is not in use To prevent entry of dust and foreign matter, store the copier as follows. 1 Remove the power cord and secure the copier using tape (four locations). 5 33 - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 35
the bypass tray is open and then open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button. Copier trouble? 2 Check the misfeed location. Remove the misfed paper following the instructions for each location in the illustration below. If blinks in the display, proceed to "A Misfeed in the - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 36
. Doing so may damage the drum and cause smudges on copies. q If the paper has been fed through the bypass tray, do not remove the misfed paper through the bypass tray. Toner on the paper may stain the paper transport area, resulting in smudges on copies. 6 Copier trouble? 2 Close the side cover - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 37
drum (green portion) of the drum cartridge when removing the misfed paper. Doing so may cause smudges on copies. q Do not remove the misfed paper from above the fusing unit. Unfixed toner area 1 Lower the fusing unit release lever. Fusing unit release lever 6 Copier trouble? 2 Push gently on both - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 38
AL-1521 only) 6 1 Open the lower side cover (under the bypass tray) and remove the misfed paper. If blinks and the misfed paper is not seen from the area of the lower side cover, pull out the lower paper tray and remove the misfed paper. Then close the lower paper tray. Copier trouble - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 39
tray, (B) in the exit area or (C) under the feeding roller. Remove the misfed original following the instructions for each location. (A) Open the feeding roller cover and pull the original gently to the left and number of originals. Then press the print ( ) key to resume copying. 38 Copier trouble? - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 40
off mode. Is original image too dark Adjust the exposure manually. 20 or too light? Copies are too Is the copier in the dark or too light. automatic exposure Adjust the automatic exposure 41 level. 6 mode? Copier trouble? Is the copier in the photo Cancel the photo exposure 20 exposure - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 41
display, solve the problem immediately referring to both the table below and the relevant page. Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. Copier trouble? 6 40 Indication Cause and remedy See page: Steadily Replacement of drum cartridge will be needed 44 Drum replacement lit soon - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 42
sure that the SPF ( ) indicator lights up. When adjusting the level for copying from the original table, make sure that no original is left in the to the automatic exposure level which has been selected will light up. 6 Copier trouble? 4 Press the light ( ) or dark ( ) key to lighten - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 43
7 APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS Type Digital copying machine, desk-top type Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Original size Max. 10" x 14" (Max. 8-1/2" x 14" for SPF) Copy sizes 8-1/2" x 14" to 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" (Feed copy paper lengthwise only.) Image loss - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 44
SPECIFICATIONS Memory 6 MB Power supply AC 120V (±10%), 60 Hz (±2%) Power consumption 1,000 W Overall dimensions 31.9" (W) x 18.8" (D) (809 mm (W) x 477 mm (D)) Weight (Approximately) AL-1020/AL-1220: 47.4 lbs. (21.5 kg) AL-1250/AL-1521: 54.3 lbs. (24.6 kg) TD and drum cartridges included - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 45
maximize the life and performance of SHARP copiers. Look for the Genuine Supplies label on the toner package. Supply list Supply TD cartridge Drum cartridge Part number AL-100TD AL-100DR Usable life Approx. 6,000 sheets* Approx. 18,000 sheets * Based on copying onto letter-type paper at 5% toned - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 46
MOVING INSTRUCTIONS When moving this copier, follow the procedure below. When moving this copier, be sure to remove the TD cartridge in advance. 1 Turn the power switch off and disconnect the power cord. 2 q Ensure that the bypass tray is open and then open the side cover - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 47
on handling 9 Charger cleaner 32 Copier trouble 34 Copying - normal 18 - reduction/enlargement 21 - through bypass tray 22 - two-sided 23 Copy paper 17 Copy quantity 18 Copy ratio 21 D Dark key 20 Document feeder tray 18 Drum cartridge - indicator 7, 40 - replacement 29 E Enlargement - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 48
Specifications - copier 42 - paper 17 SPF 18 Status indicators 40 Supply - life 44 - part number 44 - storage 44 T TD cartridge - indicator 7, 40 - installation 12 - replacement 28 Toner save mode 25 Total number of copies 27 Transfer charger 6, 32 Troubleshooting instructions the user - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 49
in the Operation Manual. This requires user maintenance including replacement of the TD cartridge and drum cartridge, cleaning of the unit and transfer charger, removal of dust and foreign matter, clearing of paper misfeeds, and proper routine and preventive maintenance. Service After Expiration of - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 50
(see Operation Manual) or the use of non-genuine Sharp Toner & Developer and Drum Cartridges. Printer Interface Cable (Model AL-1250 only ). Software (Model AL-1250 only, see Software License Sheet) Service is available in the United States from Sharp. You may ship in your Product for repair or - Sharp AL-1250 | AL-1220 | AL-1250 Operation Manual - Page 51
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135. www.sharp-usa.com SHARP CORPORATION © 1998 SHARP CORPORATION PRINTED IN JAPAN TINSE0089QSZ1
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