Sharp AL-1641CS Digital Laser Copier, Printer, Scanner

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Summary: Impossible Installation!?!
Review: 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.

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Summary: This is a great printer!!!
Review: 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!

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Summary: Does what it says
Review: 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.

Rating:
Summary: Does what it says
Review: 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.