Sharp AL-1530CS User Manual

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SERVICE MANUAL
CODE : 00ZAL1551CS1E
DIGITAL LASER COPIER/
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL
SYSTEM
AL-1215
AL-1530CS
AL-1540CS
MODEL
AL-1551CS
[ 1 ] GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1
[ 2 ] SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1
[ 3 ] CONSUMABLE PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1
[ 4 ] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1
[ 5 ] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 1
[ 6 ] COPY PROCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 1
[ 7 ] OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 1
[ 8 ] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 1
[ 9 ] ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 1
[10] SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 1
[11] USER PROGRAMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 1
[12] ELECTRICAL SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 1
[13] CIRCUIT DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 1
(AL-1551CS)

Sharp AL-1530CS Specifications

General

Type	Digital Copier
Printing Technology	Laser
Print Speed	15 ppm
Max Paper Size	A4
Copy Resolution	600 x 600 dpi
Warm-up Time	30 seconds
First Copy Out Time	8.5 seconds
Print Resolution (Black)	600 x 600 dpi
First Copy Time	8.5 seconds
Paper Capacity	250 sheets
Maximum Copies	99 copies
Copy Magnification	50% - 200%

Summary

General

Specifications

Basic Specifications

Operation Specifications

Details paper feed systems, sizes, weights, and capacities.

Copy Performance

Unpacking and Installation

Copier Installation

Cautions on Handling

Installing the TD Cartridge

Loading Copy Paper

Software for the AL-1200(USB) Series

Operational Descriptions

Outline of Operation

Describes the overall copy and print operation flow.

Scanner Section

Details the scanner unit, optical system, and drive system.

Laser Unit

Explains the laser unit's basic structure and beam path.

Fuser Section

Describes the fuser section components and thermal control.

Paper Feed Section and Paper Transport Section

Covers paper feeding methods and transport paths.

Disassembly and Assembly

High Voltage Section

Details the disassembly and assembly of the high voltage section.

Operation Panel Section

Provides steps for disassembling and assembling the operation panel.

Optical Section

Guides on disassembling and assembling the optical section components.

Fusing Section

Tray Paper Feed/Transport Section

Manual Paper Feed Section

Adjustments

Optical Section

Details adjustments for copy magnification and image position.

Copy Density Adjustment

Explains how to adjust copy density for optimal print quality.

High Voltage Adjustment

Covers adjustments for the main charger and DV bias voltages.

Duplex Adjustment

Details adjustments for paper reverse position and trailing edge void in duplex copying.

Simulation, Trouble Codes

Entering the Simulation Mode

Provides a flowchart for entering the service simulation mode.

List of Simulations

Lists various simulation codes and their functions.

Contents of Simulations

Explains the procedures and operations for different simulation modes.

Trouble Codes

Lists various trouble codes and their detailed descriptions.

Electrical Section

Block Diagram

Circuit Descriptions

Circuit Diagram

MCU PWB (CPU Section)

OPERATION PWB

I/F PWB

POWER SUPPLY

ACTUAL WIRING DIAGRAM