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Address State Zip SERIAL NUMBER City Telephone City Telephone For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service, or to obtain product literature, accessories, or supplies, please call 1 - 800 - BE-SHARP For customer assistance, please visit http://www.sharpusa.com on the World Wide Web - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 2
a handy location. This copier can be used as a laser printer. However, This manual describes only the copier features. For description of the printer features, see the printer manual. Conventions used in this ma1nual In this manual, the following icons are used to provide the user with information - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 3
GETTING STARTED Cautions CAUTIONS Follow the cautions below when using this copier. q The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed paper. q Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes. q The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 4
addition to the automatic exposure mode, the manual exposure can be adjusted in five steps and dual page copy are available. q Toner save mode reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%. r Scan higher reliability. t Printer feature q This copier can be used as a lazer printer. y Environmentally - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 5
. i Paper tray Holds 250 sheets of copy paper. o Side cover Open to remove misfeeds and to service the copier. !0 Side cover handle Lift and pull to open the side cover. !1 Bypass tray guides Adjust to the width of the copy paper. !2 Bypass tray Special papers (including transparency film) and copy - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 6
. !9 TD cartridge Contains toner. @0 Roller rotating knob Turn to remove misfed paper. @1 Fusing unit release levers Lower to remove misfed paper. The fusing unit is hot. Take care in removing paper. @2 Paper guide Open to remove misfed paper. Accessories Operation manual 1 TD cartridge 1 Charger - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 7
printer functions See the printer manual. w AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( / / ) key and indicators (p. 15) Use to sequentially select the exposure modes: AUTO, MANUAL (p.28) : TD cartridge replacement required indicator (p.24) : Drum replacement required indicator (p.26) y AUTO PAPER SELECT indicator If - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 8
Part names and functions !7 AUTO IMAGE key and indicator Press for automatic copy ratio selection. !8 TRAY SELECT ( ) key (p. 15) Use to manually select a paper tray. !9 PRESET RATIO selector keys and indicators (p. 17) Use to sequentially select preset reduction/enlargement copy ratios: 50%, 64 - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 9
If a lighting fixture is connected to the same outlet, the light may flicker. Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing and proper ventilation. 4" (10 cm) A small amount of ozone is produced within the copier during operation. The emission level is insufficient to cause - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 10
cartridge to direct sunlight. Doing so will damage the surface (green portion) of the drum cartridge, causing poor copy quality. Store spare supplies such as drum cartridges and TD cartridges in a dark place without removing from the package before use. If they are exposed to direct sunlight, poor - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 11
ACCESSORIES Open the carton and check to ensure that the following components and accessories are included. TD cartridge Operation manual Power cord Copier Drum cartridge (installed in copier) Checking packed components and accessories q If anything is not included or is damaged, contact our - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 12
GETTING STARTED Set-up SET-UP 1 Remove all pieces of tape, then open the platen cover and remove the protective material. 2 Use a coin (or other suitable object) to remove the screw. Store the screw in the paper tray as described in step 6 because it must be used if the copier has to be moved. (p. - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 13
2 in the front of the paper tray. q To store the pressure plate lock, rotate the lock to fix it on the relevant location. q For the AL-1621, follow steps 4 to 6 for both the upper and lower trays except for storage of the screw. Screw Set-up Power on 12 7 Ensure that - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 14
for paper loading. For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper. (See page 00.) The paper not, the edges of copies may become smudged with toner. Also, the AUTO PAPER SELECT and the AUTO page. Maximum height line q Set the paper along the guides. q The tray holds up to 250 sheets of 21 - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 15
place. 3 Squeeze the lock lever of the front guide and slide the front guide to match the width of the paper. Front guide 4 Move the left guide to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray q When using 11" x 17" copy paper, store the left guide in the slot at the left front of the paper tray. 5 - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 16
LOADING COPY PAPER GETTING STARTED Loading copy paper 8 To set the selected paper size, press the PAPER SIZE ENTER ( ) key. q The selected paper feed location indicator will blink and the corre- sponding paper size (which is currently set) indicator will light up steadily. All other - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 17
TRAY SELECT ( ) key to select the bypass tray. 5 Adjust the copy density. q This copier has three exposure modes to choose from - AUTOMATIC ( ), MANUAL ( ), and PHOTO ( ). q Automatic exposure is the standard initial setting for this copier. In this mode, the characteristics of the original are - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 18
MAKING COPIES NORMAL COPYING q For photographs, select PHOTO ( ) and then adjust with the light ( ) and dark ( ) keys as desired. q There are 5 exposure steps indicated by 3 indicator lights. (The indicators light up one or two at a time.) If exposure level 2 is selected, the two left-handmost - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 19
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Reduction and enlargement ratios can be selected either automatically with the AUTO IMAGE ( ) key or manually with the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and/or the zoom ( , ) keys. The zoom function enables precise copy ratio selection from 50% to 200% in 1% increments - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 20
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM MAKING COPIES Reduction/enlargement/zoom Manual 1 Place the original on the original table and close the platen cover. 2 Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and the zoom ( , ) keys to select the - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 21
as large as the original image. 1 Unfold the bypass tray. q When feeding 8-1/2" x 14" or 11" x 17" sized paper, extend the bypass tray. 2 Set the paper guides to the copy paper width. 3 Insert the copy paper (print face down) all the way into the bypass tray. q Up to 100 sheets of standard - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 22
BYPASS FEED (special paper) 4 Press the TRAY SELECT ( tray. ) key to select the bypass 5 Leave the copy quantity at 0 if using special papers. Set the number of copies if using standard copy paper or envelopes. 6 Press the START ( ) key. MAKING COPIES Bypass feed (special paper) 21 - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 23
TWO-SIDED COPYING Two-sided copies can be made on this copier using the bypass tray. MAKING COPIES Two-sided copying 1 Place the first original on the original table and make a copy. q The first copy can be made using any of the paper feed stations. 2 Replace the first original with the second - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 24
XY ZOOM Original Copy The XY ZOOM feature allows the horizontal and vertical copy ratios to be changed independently. To use the XY ZOOM feature with the DUAL PAGE COPY feature, set the DUAL PAGE COPY feature first and then the XY ZOOM feature. (Enlargement cannot be set.) MAKING COPIES XY zoom - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 25
MAKING COPIES XY zoom XY ZOOM 5 Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and zoom ( , ) keys to change the copy ratio in the horizontal direction in a similar manner as for the vertical direction. 6 Press the copy ratio display ( ) key. q The selected ratio for the horizontal direction will be - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 26
q When the B/W REVERSE feature is selected, the exposure mode will be automatically set to the MANUAL mode. Other exposure modes cannot be selected. Even if this feature is canceled, the MANUAL mode will not automatically be canceled. MAKING COPIES 1 Place the original in the document feeder tray - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 27
MAKING COPIES DUAL PAGE COPY Original Copy The DUAL PAGE COPY feature produces individual copies of two documents placed side by side on the original table. It is especially useful when copying books and other bound documents. If the AUTO IMAGE feature has been selected, this feature cannot be - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 28
MAKING COPIES Interrupting a copy run INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN INTERRUPT is used to interrupt a long copy run so that another job can be done. 1 Press the INTERRUPT ( ) key. q The copier will return to the initial settings. 2 When the copier stops, remove the original(s) and set the original(s) for - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 29
setting is level "3". 3 Press the light ( ) or dark ( ) key to lighten or darken the automatic exposure level as desired. 4 Press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( / / ) key. q The AUTO indicator will stop blinking and will light up steadily. q This automatic exposure level will remain in effect until you - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 30
below for setting the toning level. MAKING COPIES Toner save mode 1 Press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( to select the MANUAL ( ) mode. / / ) key 2 Press and hold down the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( / ) key for approximately 5 seconds. / q The MANUAL ( ) indicator will go out and the PHOTO ( ) indicator - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 31
tested to maximize the life and performance of SHARP copiers. Look for the Genuine Supplies label on the toner package. GENUINE SUPPLIES 1 Open the bypass be grasped by the right hand. Lift the cartridge by the handle while supporting it with the left hand at the green label position to remove it. - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 32
on the cartridge and then pulling the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration. 6 Gently insert the TD cartridge along the guides until it locks in place. If dirt or dust is adhered to the TD cartridge, remove it before installing the cartridge. 7 Close the front cover - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 33
engineered and tested to maximize the life and performance of SHARP copiers. Look for the Genuine Supplies label on the drum package. GENUINE SUPPLIES 1 Open the bypass tray. Lift Lift the cartridge by the handle while supporting it with the left hand at the green label position to remove it. 4 Grasp - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 34
protective bag and gently insert the lead end of the drum cartridge along the guides. Do not touch the surface of the drum (green portion) of the cartridge. Doing so may cause smudges on the copies. 6 Remove the protective cover from the drum cartridge and then push the cartridge all the way into - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 35
to remove all pieces. Be careful not to damage the photoconductive drum. STATUS INDICATORS Misfeed in the bypass tray 1 Gently pull the misfed . 2 Check the misfeed location. Remove the misfed paper following the instructions for each location in the illustration below. If the misfed paper is - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 36
it. The fusing unit is hot. Take care in removing paper. Do not touch the surface of the drum (green portion) of the drum cartridge when removing the misfed paper. Doing so may damage the drum and cause smudges on copies. 3 Close the front cover by pushing both sides with your hands and - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 37
drum (green portion) of the drum cartridge when removing the misfed paper. Doing so may damage the drum and cause smudges on copies. q Be careful about unfixed toner the transport area 1 Open the paper guide by pressing down the projection on either side of the guide and remove the misfed paper. The - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 38
MISFEED REMOVAL 3 Close the side cover by pressing the handle on the cover. q The misfeed ( ) indicator will go out. Misfeed in the paper tray Before opening the paper tray, be sure to open the bypass tray, lift slightly on the side cover and slide the cover out until it stops, and then perform - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 39
USER PROGRAMS The user programs allow the parameters of certain functions to be set, changed, or canceled as desired. List of user programs This copier has the following user programs. Program No. Program name 1 Auto clear time 2 Preheat mode 3 Auto power shut-off timer 4 Stream feeding - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 40
USER PROGRAMS 3 Press the START ( ) key. q The entered program number will be steadily lit on the left side of the copy quantity display and the currently selected parameter number for the program will blink on the right side. 4 Select the desired parameter using the right copy quantity ( ) key. q - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 41
. The auto power shut-off mode saves more power but requires a longer time to warm up before copying can begin. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 40 Power save modes GENERAL INFORMATION - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 42
MODES Setting the power save modes The time that elapses before the copier enters a power save mode after any operation is made can be set manually. This time is set with user program No. 2 for the preheat mode and user program No. 3 for the auto power shut-off mode. For these - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 43
USER MAINTENANCE Proper care is essential for clean, sharp copies. Please take a few minutes to regularly clean your copier. User maintenance Original table and platen cover Stains or dirt on the original table or - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 44
of the transfer charger. If the cleaner is stopped on the way, smudges on copies may occur. q If the white sheet metal is smudged with toner, wipe it with a soft, clean cloth. 5 Return the charger cleaner to its original position. Close the paper tray. Close the side cover by pressing the - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 45
COPIER TROUBLE? Problem Copier does not operate. Copies are too dark or too light. Blank copies Copies smear if rubbed. q Copier plugged in? paper flat in the wrapper in a dry location. See page 41. Clean regularly. See page 36. Use a clean original. Copier trouble? GENERAL INFORMATION 44 - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 46
blinking? Toner replenishment takes problem and stop the copier to prevent damage. An alphanumeric code will appear in the copy quantity display. Example Should the copier completely stop and a letter and a number appear alternately, contact your SHARP service center immediately. 45 Copier trouble - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 47
ordering supplies, please use the correct part numbers as listed below. Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. Supply list Supply TD cartridge Drum cartridge Part number AL-160TD AL-160DR Usable life Approx. 15,000 sheets* Approx. 30,000 sheets *Based on copying onto letter-type - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 48
, engineered and tested to maximize the life and performance of SHARP copiers. Look for the Genuine Supplies label on the TD cartridge and drum cartridge. Supplies GENUINE SUPPLIES Photoconductive drum The AL-1600/AL-1610 Copiers have advanced process control technology which improves copy quality - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 49
gently the right side of the front cover to open the cover. Moving instructions TD cartridge lock release lever 3 Lift the TD cartridge lock release lever be grasped by the right hand. Lift the cartridge by the handle while supporting it with the left hand at the green label position to remove it - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 50
SPECIFICATIONS Type Copy system Originals Original sizes Copy sizes Copying speed (at 100% copy ratio) Continuous copy First-copy time Warm-up time Copy ratio Exposure system Copy paper feed Fusing system Developer system Light source Resolution Gradation Power supply Power consumption Digital - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 51
/64" (W) x 20-23/32" (D) (590 mm (W) x 526 mm (D)) Approx. 70.6 lbs. (32 kg) TD and drum cartridges included 23-15/64" (W) x 20-23/32" (D) x 18-33/64" (H) (590 mm (W) x 526 mm (D) As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 52
tray 18 C Cautions on handling 9 Copier trouble 38 Copying - large original 16 - normal 15 16 Copy ratio 17 D Dark key 15 Drum cartridge - indicator 26 - replacement 26 E paper 13 M Maintenance - user maintenance 36 Manual exposure 15 Manual feeding 18 Misfeed removal - bypass tray 28 - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 53
43 - paper 40 Status indicators 24 Supply - life 40 - part number 40 - storage 41 T TD cartridge replacement 24 Toner save mode 23 Total number of copies 6 Troubleshooting 38 Two-sided copying 20 U User maintenance - bypass tray paper feed roller 36 - original table 36 - platen cover - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 54
Identification Product: AL-160TD (Black Toner) Date Issued:Nov. 1, 1998 MSDS No. F-00841 Section 2. Supplier's Name and Address Sharp Corporation 22-22 exposure based on animal tests performed using toner. When used as intended according to instructions, studies do not indicate any symptoms of - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 55
Use Personal Protection Information (Respiratory, Eye Protection and Protective Glove): Use of a dust mask is recommended when handling a large quantity of toner or during long term exposure, as with any non-toxic dust. Engineering Control / Ventilation: Not required. Work / Hygienic Practice - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 56
Identification Product AL-160TD(Black Developer) Date Issued :Nov. 1, 1998 MSDS No. F-30841 Section 2. Supplier's Name and Address Sharp Corporation 22-22 Overview) Developer is a black powder containing small amounts of toner, and possessing no immediate hazard. There are no anticipated - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 57
, Lyon, pp149-261 H. Muhle, B. Bellmann, O. Creutzenberg, C. Dasenbrock, H. Ernst, R. Kilpper, J. C. MacKenzie, P. Morrow, U. Mohr, S. Takenaka, and R. Mermelstein (1991) Pulmonary Response to Toner upon Chronic Inhalation Exposure in Rats. Fundamental and Applied Toxicology 17, pp. 280-299 56 - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 58
MEMO 57 - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 59
MEMO - Sharp AL-1640 | AL-1640 Operation Manual - Page 60
. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the operation manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
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