My Sharp AL1530CS Copier is sick. I have a Sharp AL1530CS Copier. It has been great but has gotten sick. I replaced the AL110TD cartridge recently with a generic cartridge and toner leaked from it

SOURCE: Al-1631 Sharp copier

You could have one of several problems. Seeing as how you just replaced the toner, it could be a defective toner. Did you have the trouble prior to cartridge replacement? Did you replace it with OEM or after-market/refurbed stuff? You could also have a broken corotron wire. On the right side door is an assembly that has a very fine tungsten wire strung across it. This wire places a charge on the paper to "pull" the image off the drum. if it's broken, you will get blank (or almost blank) images). A 3rd possibility I have seen is that your scanner lock is on. Usually this will cause L1 codes, but I have seen cases where it didn't, and your scanner never moves from "home" position to scan your originals, again, resulting in no image being processed, and therefore blank copies. The scanner lock is under the scanner assembly (above the area where your copies come out) on the left side of the machine. It is a dial mechanism that can be turned to either the locked or unlocked position. It's hard to see, and you almost have to stand on your head to get a good view of it. It is not uncommon that in the process of removing copies from the "catch tray" area to accidentally brush it with one's hand, or watch, or ring, and spin it to the locked position. Certainly a bad drum can effect copy quality as well, but before spending the money, I'd check/re-check the other 3 first.

SOURCE: Out of paper?

i hope this will help you but let me know if it doesnt i will get further into it with you
richard from chicago


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Issue An 'Out of paper' error message displays on the computer and the product does not pick up or feed paper from the main paper tray. Solution Complete the following steps in the order provided to solve this problem. Step one: Reset the product

1. While the printer is on, remove the power cord from the back of the printer, wait 30 seconds, and then plug the power cord into the back of the printer.
2. If the printer is not already on, turn it on by pushing the power button.
3. Try printing again. If the issue is not resolved, continue to the next section.

1. Replace any ripped, dusty, wrinkled, or bent paper. If the paper is curled, uncurl it by gently bending it in the opposite direction of the curl or replace the paper. NOTE: Use plain paper in the printer until the issue is resolved.
2. Make sure that all the paper is the same size and type.
3. Tap the stack of paper on a flat surface to align the edges.
4. Load 10 to 25 sheets of paper in the paper tray. NOTE: Do not load too much paper in the printer.
5. Insert the stack of paper in the paper tray, and then gently push the paper guides snugly against the paper.
6. Make sure that the paper is pushed all the way into the printer. Use the rear paper guide or your finger to push the paper in until you feel a firm resistance. If the paper is not pushed all the way in, the printer will not be able to pick up the paper. If it is pushed in too far, the printer will pick up multiple sheets of paper, which can result in a paper jam.
7. Try printing again. If the issue is not resolved, continue to the next section.

1. Adjust the paper settings in the print driver. The paper settings in the print driver must match the paper settings for at least one of the installed paper trays.
   1. Open a document in the application in which it was created.
   2. Click File .
   3. Click Print .
   4. Click Properties . The Print Properties dialog box appears.
   5. Click the Paper/Quality tab.
   6. In the Size Is drop-down menu, select the paper size that is loaded in the printer.
   7. In the Type Is drop-down menu, select the type of paper loaded in the printer.
   8. Click OK . NOTE: These changes do not change the default print settings in the application. The print setting will revert to the default print settings the next time you open the application.
2. On the Print dialog box, click OK to print the document.
3. Try printing again. If the issue is not resolved, continue to next step.

1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord.
2. Open the access door to gain access to the rollers. Depending on the model, this is usually the rear access door. Refer to the product User Guide for information on locating the rollers.
3. Clean the rubber rollers with a lint-free cloth lightly moistened with water. NOTE: Purified or distilled water is recommended for cleaning the rollers.
4. Close the access door and plug the power cord in.
5. Try printing again. If the issue is not resolved, continue to the next step.

• The paper trays are empty or overloaded.
• The paper is curled.
• The paper-width guide is pressed against the paper stack too tightly.
• The paper tray is not completely inserted into the printer.
• The paper settings in the print driver do not match the paper loaded in the paper tray.
• The rear rubber paper feed rollers are coated with dust.

Shari

• 10 Answers
• Posted on Jun 29, 2008

SOURCE: AL-1631 TONER LEAKING

I had same problem for 6 months. Water didn't run on desk, so my unit WAS level. So, I just pulled out toner & drum and vacuumed up & sprayed air everywhere to clean up, then I made sure everything was tight (including side door where the little wire thing you have to clean occasionally with little green plastic square (supplied w\copier). That piece on door needed to be up and as far back as it can go (It does move slightly in and out - make sure it is IN). I then changed the drum (put same cartridge back) - only this time I made sure everything was really in place tightly. Not sure which fix did the trick, but it stopped leaking, and I've since copied over 400 pages since then and also had to change the cartridge after about 100 pages.
PS I also vacuumed underside the copier unit with tray out, and inside the paper tray as well. I've unsuccessfully cleaned everything up like this before, but 1st time I've changed drum, and 1st time I made sure EVERYTHING was tightly in it's place. Let you know if it starts to leak again. Hope this is helpful to someone out there.
Shari.
PPS. I am NOT using OEM drums or cartridges, but clearly THAT was NOT MY problem

CheckitRight

• 1363 Answers
• Posted on Nov 19, 2008

SOURCE: Sharp AL1642 CS Copier Grinding noise and Paper Jams

Loud clacking sound, jamming in fuser ? sounds like the gear that turns the fuser are bad and not meshing together,
accordion jam is the fingers or claws that ride on the fuser roller are probably worn out ( these can be replaced usually 3-5 ).

You can buy the parts and replace them yourself if a handy person, not that difficult.

SOURCE: SHARP COPIER AL-1631

2 things:
1. Fusing Unit has to be replaced- worn or broken gear
and/or
2. Main Drive clutch has to be replaced.

Either way it has to be done by a trained technician.