Sharp AL-2050 Specifications

DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONALSYSTEMOPERATION MANUAL(for general information)PagePREPARATIONSLOADING PAPERMAKING COPIESINSTALLING THE SOFTWAREPRINTER/SCANNER

8LCD panel displays messages• The LCD panel displays messages that show function settings and the status of the machine.Laser printer function• Printe

98MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 1/4Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007 Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003 MSDS No. F-01231 1.PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFI

99MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 2/4Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007 Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003 MSDS No. F-01231 3.HAZARDS IDENTIFICATIONMost I

100MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 3/4Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007 Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003 MSDS No. F-01231 8.EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONA

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102MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 1/4Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007 Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003 MSDS No. F-31231 1.PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIF

103MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 2/4Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007 Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003 MSDS No. F-31231 3.HAZARDS IDENTIFICATIONMost

104MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 3/4Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007 Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003 MSDS No. F-31231 Exposure Limit ValuesOSHA-PEL(U

105MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 4/4Date Revised : Mar . 1. 2007 Date Issued : Sep . 1. 2003 MSDS No. F-31231 Chronic Effect : In a study in

106INDEXSymbols[ ] key... 10, 31, 33, 36[ ] key ... 10[ ] key ...

107IInitial settings... 16Installing the software... 40Installing the TD cartridge ...

91Chapter 11This chapter provides basic information that you should know before using the machine.PART NAMESDocument glass Paper output tray extension

108RReady indicator ... 11, 16, 84Recycled paper ... 18Reduction/enlargement/zoom ... 29Removi

109INDEX BY PURPOSEPreparationsInstallation the machine, preparing ... 12Packed components and accessories, ch

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For users in the USAThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not

PRINTED IN CHINA2008E KS3TINSE1865QSZZThis manual has been printed using a vegetable-based soy oil ink to help protect the environment.Printed on 100%

PREPARATIONS10Operation panel[MODE SELECT] key / Mode indicatorsPress this key to select the mode. The indicator of the selected mode lights (copy, pr

PREPARATIONS111[COPY RATIO] keyPress to select an enlargement or reduction ratio.To select a preset ratio setting, press the [COPY RATIO] key and sele

12CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIESOpen the carton and check if the following components and accessories are included.If anything is missing

PREPARATIONS1312Remove all pieces of tape shown in the illustration below and then open the RSPF and remove protective materials. Take out the bag con

14INSTALLING THE TD (TONER/DEVELOPER) CARTRIDGE1Open the bypass tray, and then open the side cover.2Remove the CAUTION tape from the front cover and r

PREPARATIONS1515While pushing the lock release button, gently insert the TD (Toner/Developer) cartridge until it locks into place.6Close the front cov

16POWER ON AND OFFThe power switch is located on the left side of the machine.Power onTurn the power switch to the "ON" position.The ready i

PREPARATIONS171Power offMake sure that the machine is not in operation and then turn the power switch to the "OFF" position.If the power swi

FOR YOUR PROTECTION...To aid in reporting this unit in case of loss or theft, please record below the model number and serial number located on the ba

182Chapter 2The tray location indicator will blink when there is no paper in the selected paper tray, or when the selected paper tray is not closed or

LOADING PAPER192Special papersFollow these guidelines when using special papers.● Use SHARP recommended transparency film and label sheets. Using othe

LOADING PAPER203Store the pressure plate lock which has been removed in step 2. To store the pressure plate lock, rotate the lock to secure it as show

212BYPASS FEED (including special paper)The bypass tray can be used to feed standard paper, transparency film, labels, envelopes, and other special pu

LOADING PAPER22Loading paper in the bypass tray1Open the bypass tray and extend the tray.2Set the bypass tray paper guides to the paper width. Insert

232CHANGING A TRAY'S PAPER SIZE SETTINGFollow these steps to change a tray's paper size setting.1Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key (

243Chapter 3This chapter explains basic copying functions. NORMAL COPYINGUsing the document glass1Open the RSPF, and place the original face down on t

MAKING COPIES253Check RSPF open functionWhen enabled in program number 24 (p.65), this function may help prevent wasteful use of toner that occurs whe

MAKING COPIES26Originals that cannot be used in the RSPFThe following originals cannot be used. These may cause misfeeds or smudging and unclear image

MAKING COPIES273Setting the number of copiesPress the numeric keys to set the number of copies.The set number of copies appears in the display. A maxi

1CAUTIONS ... 3SOFTWARE LICENSE...

28MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTERAutomatic exposure adjustment is initially enabled. This function automatically adjusts the copy image according to t

293REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOMCopies can be reduced down to 25% or enlarged up to 400%. (When the RSPF is being used, the zoom copy ratio range is 50%

304Chapter 4AUTOMATIC TWO-SIDED COPYINGTwo originals can be automatically copied onto both sides of a single sheet of paper. When the RSPF is used, tw

CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS314Using the document glass1Place the original that you wish to copy onto the front side of the paper on the document glass a

CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS32Using the RSPF1Place the original(s) in the RSPF. (p.25) If you place an odd number of originals for one-sided to two-sided

334SORT COPYCopies of multiple original pages can be sorted into sets.Using the document glass1Place the first original. (p.24)2Press the [E-SORT/SP.F

CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS34Using the RSPF1Place the originals. (p.25)2Press the [E-SORT/SP.FUN] key until "SORT" appears and then press the

354COPYING MULTIPLE ORIGINALS ONTO A SINGLE SHEET OF PAPER (2 IN 1 copy)Multiple originals can be copied onto a single sheet of paper in a selected la

CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS364Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the original size and then press the [ENTER] key.The following original siz

CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS374Using the RSPF1Place the originals. (p.25)2Press the [E-SORT/SP.FUN] key until "2IN1" appears and then press the

26 PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONSUSING THE PRINTER MODE ... 58BASIC PROCEDURE FOR PRIN

38CREATING MARGINS WHEN COPYING(Margin shift)The margin shift function is used to automatically shift the text or image or the copy paper approximatel

CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS3943Press the [ ] key ( ) to move " " to the "ON" position and then press the [ENTER] key.4Press the [ ]

405Chapter 5This chapter explains how to install and configure the software that is required for the printer and scanner functions of the machine. The

415BEFORE INSTALLATIONHardware and software requirementsCheck the following hardware and software requirements in order to install the software.*1The

42INSTALLING THE SOFTWAREUsing the machine with a USB connection1The USB cable must not be connected to the machine. Make sure that the cable is not c

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE4356Read the "Readme First" in the "Welcome" window and then click the "Next" button.7To install

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE4410You will return to the window of step 8. If you wish to install Button Manager or Sharpdesk, click the "Utility Softwa

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE45512When installing is finished, click the "Close" button.A message will appear instructing you to connect the machi

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE46Connecting a USB cableFollow the procedure below to connect the machine to your computer.A USB cable for connecting the machi

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE475Using the machine as a network printer1Insert the LAN cable into the LAN connector on the machine.Use a network cable that i

3CAUTIONSCaution label on the machineThe label ( ) in the fusing area of the machine indicates the following:: Caution, risk of danger: Caution, hot s

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE48Set the IP AddressThis setting is only required once when using the machine on a network.8Click the "Set the IP Address&

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE49511Click the "Next" button.12Click the "Yes" button in the confirmation dialog box that appears.Go to ste

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE5012In the window for setting the destination print port name, make sure that ":lp" appears at the end of the IP addr

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE515Sharing the printer using windows networkingIf the machine will be used as a shared printer on a network, follow these steps

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE525Follow the on-screen instructions.6When the "Finish" screen appears, click the "Close" button.This compl

535SETTING UP BUTTON MANAGERButton Manager is a software program that works with the scanner driver to enable scanning from the machine.To scan using

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE545Select "Start this program" and then select "Sharp Button Manager O" from the pull-down menu.6Click the

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE555Windows 98/Me/20001Click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Control Panel"

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE566Select "Sharp Button Manager O" in "Send to this application".7Click the "Apply" button.8Repea

576Chapter 66The machine includes a USB connector and a LAN connector as standard equipment.When the USB connector is used, the printer and scanner fu

4Cautions on handling the machineBe careful in handling the machine as follows to maintain the performance of this machine. Do not drop the machine, s

58USING THE PRINTER MODEThe procedure for loading paper for printing is the same as for loading copy paper. See "LOADING PAPER" (p.18).BASIC

596USING THE SCANNER MODEThe procedure for placing the original is the same as for copying. See "NORMAL COPYING" (p.24).SCANNING USING THE K

PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS60Button Manager scan menuFor information on Button Manager settings, see the Button Manager help file. The names in the Butt

616HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUALThe online manual provides detailed instructions for operating the unit as a printer and scanner. It also provides meth

627Chapter 7The user settings allow you to customize machine settings to better meet your needs.USER PROGRAMSThe user settings consist of the followin

USER SETTINGS6374AUTO SHUT-OFF TIME1: 5 MIN.2: 30 MIN.3: 60 MIN.4: 120 MIN.5: 240 MIN.• This function automatically switches the machine to a state th

USER SETTINGS64112-SIDED COPY MODE1: HI-SPEED2: NORMAL• If the memory fills up when two-sided copying is performed, "NORMAL" can be selected

USER SETTINGS65719 AE LEVEL ADJUST1: SPF/RSPF(Adjustment to 5 levels is possible.)2: DOCUMENT GLASS(Adjustment to 5 levels is possible.)• This is used

USER SETTINGS66Print mode * The scanning speed increases when the USB 2.0 mode is set to "HI-SPEED", however, the printing speed does not in

677SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM1Press the [MENU] key and then press the[ENTER] key.In printer mode, the user programs are accessedby simply

5ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATIONFor users in the USALaser informationProducts that have earned the ENERGY STAR® are designed to protect the environment thro

USER SETTINGS68Audible signals (key entry beep, invalid key beep, base setting beep)The machine sounds three different types of beep signals: a key en

698Chapter 88Problems related to general use of the machine, the copy function, and softwaresetup are explained here. Be sure to check the problem car

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE70Error indicatorBlinksINSTALL A TD CARTRIDGE.The TD (Toner/Developer) cartridge is not installed correctly. Reinstall

718TROUBLESHOOTING THE MACHINEThe following problems are related to the general operation of the machine and copying.Problem Cause and solution PageTh

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE72Problem Cause and solution PagePart of the image is cut off or there is too much blank space.The original was not pla

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE738Paper misfeed.Misfeed occur.→ To remove the misfeed, see "MISFEED REMOVAL".78The paper is outside of the s

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE74Paper size for a paper tray cannot be set.Copying or printing is performed.→ Set the paper size after copying or prin

758PROBLEMS DURING SETUP OF THE SOFTWAREIf the software does not install correctly, check the following items on your computer.To remove the software,

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE76Plug and play screen does not appear (USB only)If the Plug and Play screen does not appear after you connect the mach

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE778The MFP driver cannot be correctly installed by Plug and Play (Windows 2000/XP/Vista) (USB only)In Windows 2000/XP/V

6INTRODUCTIONUsing the manualThis machine has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a minimum amount of office space and with maximu

78MISFEED REMOVALWhen a misfeed occurs, the error indicator blinks, "CLEAR PAPER JAM" appears in the display, and the machine stops operatin

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE798A: Misfeed in the paper feed area1Gently remove the misfed paper from the paper feed area as shown in the illustrati

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE802Gently remove the misfed paper from under the fusing unit as shown in the illustration. If the paper cannot be remov

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE8184Raise the fusing unit release lever, close the front cover and then close the side cover by pressing the round proj

82TD (TONER/DEVELOPER) CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENTWhen toner is low, the error indicator will light up and "TD CARTRIDGE IS NEAR EMPTY." will appe

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE8383Gently pull the TD (Toner/Developer) cartridge out while pressing the lock release button.4Remove the TD (Toner/Dev

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE846Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE8582Hold the drum cartridge handle and gently pull the cartridge out. Dispose of the old drum cartridge in accordance w

86CHECKING THE TOTAL COUNT AND DRUM CARTRIDGE LIFEYou can check the total number of pages output by the machine (all pages printed by the copy functio

878CLEANING THE MACHINEProper care is essential in order to get clean, sharp copies. Be sure to take a few minutes to clean the machine on a regular b

7MAIN FEATURESHigh-speed laser copyingFirst-copy time*1 is only 8.0*2 seconds.Copying speed is 20 copies per minute. This is ideal for business use an

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE88TD (Toner/Developer) cartridge and drum cartridge1Remove the TD (Toner/Developer) cartridge and drum cartridge as exp

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE898Transfer charger1Turn the power switch off. (p.17)2Ensure that the bypass tray is open and then open the side cover

90ABOUT SUPPLIES AND OPTIONSWhen ordering supplies, please use the correct part numbers as listed below.Supply list* Based on copying onto letter-type

919Chapter 99SPECIFICATIONSModel AL-2050CSType Digital Multifunctional System, DesktopPhotoconductive typeOPC drumDocument glass typeFixedCopy/printin

APPENDIX92*1When making multiple duplex copies, the copy speed will vary based on the environment conditions.*2The first-copy time is measured after t

APPENDIX939Printer Function*1When printing same document continuously on 8-1/2" x 11" plain paper in non-offset mode, excluding processing t

APPENDIX94Scanner FunctionType Flatbed scannerScanning method Document glass/RSPFLight sourceCold cathode fluorescent lamp(CCD: 3 components; R, G, an

95IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION (U.S.A. only)If a Problem OccursMost operational questions can be answered by referring to the Operation Manual or Onl

96END-USER LIMITED WARRANTY (Valid in U.S.A. only)SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first end-user purchaser that this Sharp brand product

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