DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
START GUIDE
MODEL: AL-2051
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This guide explains how to install the machine, and indicates important points to note for installation and usage. Read and understand this guide to ensure 
that you install the machine correctly. The Operation Guide for the machine is on the accompanying CD-ROM. The procedure for viewing the guide is 
explained in "6. HOW TO USE THE OPERATION GUIDE". After installation, read the Operation Guide to make full use of all the machine has to offer.
1. CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND 
ACCESSORIES
Open the carton and check if the following components and accessories 
are included.
If anything is missing or damaged, contact your authorized service 
representative.
2. 
PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR 
INSTALLATION
3. INSTALLING THE TD (TONER DEVELOPER) CARTRIDGE
If the machine does not function properly during setup or use, 
or if a function cannot be used, see "TROUBLESHOOTING 
AND MAINTENANCE" (p.137).
1
Be sure to hold the handles on both 
sides of the machine to unpack the 
machine and carry it to the installation 
location.
2
Remove all pieces of tape shown in the illustration below and then open 
the RSPF and remove the protective materials. Take out the bag 
containing the TD cartridge.
1
Open the bypass tray, and 
then open the side cover.
2
Press gently on both 
sides of the front cover to 
open the cover.
3
Remove the TD cartridge from the bag. Hold the 
cartridge on both sides and shake it horizontally 
four or five times. Hold the tab of the protective 
cover and pull the tab to your side to remove the 
cover.
4
While pushing the lock 
release button, gently 
insert the TD cartridge 
until it locks into place.
5
Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the 
round projections near the side cover open button.
6
Ensure that the power switch of the 
unit is in the OFF position. Insert the 
attached power cord into the power 
cord socket at the rear of the unit.
7
Plug the other end of the power cord 
into the nearest outlet.
Only insert the power cord 
into a properly grounded wall 
socket.
Do not use extension cords or 
power strips.
When closing the covers, be sure to close the front cover 
securely and then close the side cover. If the covers are 
closed in the wrong order, the covers may be damaged.
4. LOADING PAPER
5. CONNECTING THE POWER CORD / POWER ON
About the scan head
The scan head lamp remains on constantly when the unit is in the ready condition (when the start ( ) indicator is illuminated).
The unit adjusts the scan head lamp periodically to maintain copying quality. At this time, the scan head moves automatically. This is normal and does not 
indicate unit trouble.
6. HOW TO USE THE OPERATION GUIDE
Detailed explanations of the functions that can be used on the machine are provided in the Operation Guide in PDF format.
A paper form operation manul can be obtained from your authorized SHARP dealder or upon request by contacting SHARP.
SHARP Manufacturing France - Customer Documentation Department
Route de Bollwiller
68 360 SOULTZ - FRANCE
or by fax (+33) 3.89.74.87.78
Please inform the model name, the serial number of the machine and the language needed. Do not forget to add your name and your address.
1
Raise the handle of the paper tray and 
pull the paper tray out until it stops.
2
Rotate the pressure plate lock in the direction 
of the arrow to remove it while pressing down 
the pressure plate of the paper tray.
3
Store the pressure plate lock which has been 
removed in step 2. To store the pressure plate 
lock, rotate the lock to fix it on the relevant 
location.
4
Squeeze the lever of paper guide (A) and slide 
the guide to match with the width of the paper. 
Move paper guide (B) to the appropriate slot 
as marked on the tray.
5
Fan the paper and insert it into the tray. 
Make sure the edges go under the 
corner hooks.
6
Gently push the paper tray back into the unit.
• Be sure that paper is free of rips, dust, 
wrinkles, and curled or bent edges.
• Make sure all the paper in the stack is 
the same size and type.
• When loading paper, ensure there is no 
space between the paper and the 
guide, and check if the guide is not set 
too narrow causing the paper to bend. 
Loading paper in these ways will result 
in document skew or a paper jam.
If you use the unit in a country other than the country where the unit was purchased, you will need to make sure that your local power supply is 
compatible with your model. If you plug the unit into an incompatible power supply, irreparable damage to the unit will result.
1
Ensure that the power switch of the 
unit is in the OFF position.
2
Insert the attached power cord into the power cord 
socket at the rear of the unit.
Plug the other end of the power cord into the 
nearest outlet.
3
Turn the power switch on the left side of the 
unit to the "ON" position.
• Only insert the power cord into a properly 
grounded wall socket.
• Do not use extension cords or power strips.
1
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your 
computer's CD-ROM drive.
2
Display the contents of the CD-ROM, and open 
the Operation Guide file.