The AL-1641CS is a digital copier/printer/scanner with standard features that are exceptional, making it the ideal solution for home or office. This compact office machine has an up to 16 ppm copier, up to 12 ppm printer, sheet fed or flatbed color scanner, hands-free 2-sided copier (one-sided originals only), and a 30-page automatic document feeder.
The AL-1641CS is a multifunction copier, printer, and scanner, which consolidates these important functions into one machine, saving on both space and overall cost. Perfect for the home office or small business, the AL-1641CS offers a monochrome laser printer that delivers a 600 x 600 dpi print resolution and print speeds of up to 12 ppm. You can print single or double-sided sheets on media up to 8.5 by 14 inches. The built in copier has a 16 cpm maximum copy speed with a 9.6-second time-to-first print, and also features double-sided copying (one-sided originals only).
A 25% to 400% zoom allows you to reduce and enlarge copies to your liking, while a 30-page automatic document feeder allows you to copy multi-page documents all at once. The scanner has a 600 x 1,200 dpi optical resolution (up to 9,600 dpi interpolated), and the included scanning software helps you to achieve the best results from your scans.
The AL-1641CS has a 250-sheet input capacity, along with a 50-sheet bypass input, and connects to your computer via USB or parallel ports. Compatible with PC operating platforms only, the machine also comes backed by a one-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box
AL-1641CS, toner cartridge, drum cartridge, user's manual, software CD-ROM; printer cable not included
1 This is a great printer!!!
So far, I have every reasons to love this printer. Copier, printer and scanner. This unit is great except for the fact that it is missing fax functionality. I bought it on sale @ office depot and so far it has been performing up to expectation. It is great for all it has to offer. Love it!
2 Impossible Installation!?!
I bought this for home use...loved the duplex/copier/scanner functions and my TI Microlaser (circa 1991 is just about dead)... brought it home to install. Finished the install procedures and doesn't do anything (other than make great copies). My jobs go to the print queue and then the printer s/w takes over and tells me that the item is "Scanning" even though there is no action from the unit...it will stay this way for hours.
I reinstall (per the instructions). I try a third time.
I call Sharp's helpdesk. We delete my other drivers (for printers I still use), and reinstall the AL-1641CS. Tech tells me that since I have had a HP driver installed, it will likely never install correctly. I asked, "So, do I put it in the box and take it back to the store?" Tech replies, "Either that or reformat your computer." Hmmmm. I'll try another tech before I haul it back.
3 Does what it says
Very easy to setup this copier, software installed exactly as expected. Software includes product manager software that was very clear when I had an early error during the setup. The software gave me the instructions to fix the error and it worked! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the lack of faxing, but the printing and copying is very good and exceptionally fast. I have tried similar products by HP and the Shartp was much faster and easier to install.
