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COLOUR INKJET MULTIFUNCTION
SETUP GUIDE AND
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    MODEL AJ-6020 COLOUR INKJET MULTIFUNCTION SETUP GUIDE AND OPERATION MANUAL Page INTRODUCTION SETTING UP THE UNIT LOADING PAPER INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE OPERATION PANEL MAKING COPIES FUNCTIONS SET BY THE USER USING THIS UNIT WITH YOUR COMPUTER USER MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX...
  • Page 2 This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG. Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modefiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.
  • Page 3 ! Place the unit on a firm, level surface. ! Be sure to use genuine SHARP ink tanks. ! If you get ink spots on your skin, wash with water as soon as possible. ! Store spare ink tanks out of the reach of children.
  • Page 4 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION MAIN FEATURES .................... 4 USING THE MANUALS ................... 5 SETTING UP THE UNIT CONFIRMING THE CONTENTS ..............6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ..............7 UNPACKING....................9 ATTACHING THE TRAYS ................10 CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE ............ 11 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD ............12 INSTALLING THE PRINT HEADS AND THE INK TANKS ......
  • Page 5 FUNCTIONS SET BY THE USER SAVING THE USER DEFAULT SETTINGS ..........63 INTRODUCTION RESETTING THE USER DEFAULT SETTINGS ........... 64 PROGRAM TIMEOUT ................... 64 SLEEP MODE....................65 SETTING UP THE UNIT CHANGING THE PAPER DEFAULT SETTING ..........65 CHANGING THE LANGUAGE SETTING ............66 RESETTING ALL SETTING VALUES TO THE FACTORY DEFAULT VALUES..

  • Page 6: Main Features

    ! This unit can be used with Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000. When using SHARP original data with A4/8.5"x11" paper in the fastest mode (copying from the original table) or draft mode (printer).

  • Page 7: Using The Manuals

    USING THE MANUALS In addition to this printed manual an Online Manual is also provided. To get full use of all features and functions of this product, be sure to familiarise yourself with both manuals. This printed manual provides all installation and setup instructions as well as instructions in the use of all copier functions.

  • Page 8: Operation Manual

    Colour print head Black print head (magenta, yellow, cyan) Power cord Paper tray Operation Manual Output tray (this manual) AJ-6020 Software CD-ROM Printer Driver TWAIN Driver Utility Software Sharpdesk Online Manual MGI PhotoSuite III SE * * For the information about these programs, refer to their instructions.

  • Page 9: Part Names And Functions

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS The following illustrations show the names and locations of the main machine parts. Front Side Paper knob When copying or printing onto thick paper or printing onto an envelope SPF (Single pass feeder) adjust the knob to the setting.
  • Page 10 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Print heads and Ink tanks Print head latch Colour print head Use this to remove or install Applies ink onto the the print heads. paper. Cyan ink tank Black print head Yellow ink tank Applies ink onto the Magenta ink tank paper.

  • Page 11: Unpacking

    UNPACKING Remove tapes shown in the illustrations. Remove the protective material. Open the front cover, and remove the protective material shown in the illustration. Refer to step 4 of "INSTALLING THE PRINT HEADS AND THE INK TANKS" for details on how to open the front cover. (See page 13) Release the scan head locking switch.

  • Page 12: Attaching The Trays

    ATTACHING THE TRAYS Attach the paper tray and the output tray to the front of the unit. Follow the steps shown below. Attach the paper tray by firmly pushing down both edges. Make sure that the paper tray has been securely attached to the body.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Interface Cable

    CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE This unit includes both USB and parallel interface connectors. Interface cables for connecting the unit to your computer are not included with this unit. Please purchase the appropriate cable for your computer. Do not connect both the USB interface cable and the parallel interface cable to this unit at the same time.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Power Cord

    CONNECTING THE POWER CORD Insert the power cord into the socket on the rear of the unit. Connect the other end of the power cord to an outlet. The unit will be turned on automatically. Auto Shut Off The unit automatically turns off the power when 60 minutes have elapsed after the last operation.

  • Page 15: Installing The Print Heads And The Ink Tanks

    INSTALLING THE PRINT HEADS AND THE INK TANKS This section describes how to install the print heads and ink tanks when you install them for the first time after purchasing this unit. Refer to "THE INK TANK" (See page 71) or "THE PRINT HEAD" (See page 73) when they need to be changed. Make sure that the scan head locking switch is released.
  • Page 16 INSTALLING THE PRINT HEADS AND THE INK TANKS Open the maintenance cover. Raise the print head latch. Raise the latch until it comes to a complete halt. Remove the print heads from their protective cases. Do not touch the metal portion of the print head.
  • Page 17 INSTALLING THE PRINT HEADS AND THE INK TANKS Lower the print head latch. Lower the latch until it clicks into the latched position. Unpack the ink tanks from their protective wrapping and slowly remove the tape. ! Hold the ink tank upright when removing the tape. Do not touch the uncovered opening on the ink tank, as ink will get on your hands.
  • Page 18 INSTALLING THE PRINT HEADS AND THE INK TANKS Close the maintenance cover. Close the front cover. Press both edges of the front cover with both of your hands until it locks. The unit will automatically start a sequence to clean the print heads and the following message will appear.

  • Page 19: Aligning The Print Heads

    ALIGNING THE PRINT HEADS The print heads must be aligned after being installed into the unit, or if lines are printed unevenly. (See the illustration on page 19) Follow the steps listed below to align the print heads. Insert paper into the unit Refer to "LOADING PAPER"...
  • Page 20 ALIGNING THE PRINT HEADS After printing of the alignment patterns is complete, the following messages will appear. Select A pattern Seventeen block figures with a vertical line on each vertical side ( ) are printed in pattern A. Of the seventeen figures determine which block is most nearly centred between the vertical lines and note the corresponding number.
  • Page 21 ALIGNING THE PRINT HEADS After selecting "B pattern", select the best number for "C pattern" and "D pattern" in the same way. Thirteen lines are printed in pattern C and pattern D. Of the thirteen lines determine which line is the straightest and note corresponding number. Example C or D +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6...

  • Page 22: Loading Paper

    LOADING PAPER Follow the steps below to load paper into the paper tray or bypass tray. For detailed information of paper types, see page 86. LOADING PAPER INTO THE PAPER TRAY Remove the output tray , and open the front lid of paper tray Open the guides wide ( , ) enough to allow easy loading of the paper.
  • Page 23 LOADING PAPER INTO THE PAPER TRAY Move the guides ( , ) to touch the edges of the paper. (For printing only) When loading envelopes Set the paper knob to the "Thick Paper ( )" setting. Load the envelope face down with the flap to the right, and then adjust the paper guides to the width of the envelope.
  • Page 24 LOADING PAPER INTO THE PAPER TRAY Close the front lid of the paper tray by firmly pushing on it's right edge. If the length of the paper is longer than the tray, keep the front lid of the tray open while printing.

  • Page 25: Loading The Bypass Tray With Paper

    LOADING THE BYPASS TRAY WITH PAPER If you wish to print on banner paper or another paper type not loaded into the main paper tray, use the bypass feed. Only one sheet of paper (or up to 5 sheets of banner paper (only for printing)) can be placed in the bypass tray at a time.
  • Page 26 LOADING THE BYPASS TRAY WITH PAPER (For printing only) When loading an envelope Open the bypass tray until it reaches position 2 (the tray has two stop positions), set the paper knob to the "Thick Paper ( )"setting. Load the envelope print side up with the flap to the right, and position against the right edge of the tray as shown bellow.

  • Page 27: Installing The Software

    Driver software AJ-6000 series driver Driver software is the basic driver which lets you connect this unit and your computer to operate the unit. SHARP TWAIN driver Permits you to operate scanning function of this unit with TWAIN-compliant application. Printer driver Enables you to use the printer function of this unit with your computer.

  • Page 28: Hardware And Software Requirements

    Windows NT 4.0 Parallel Installing onto Windows NT 4.0 (See page 33) Install the AJ-6000 series software, which includes Button Manager, Copy JX2, SHARP TWAIN, Sharpdesk, and the Online Manual. (See page 37 - 38.) Install the printer driver. Operating system...

  • Page 29: Installing The "Aj-6000 Series Driver

    (Recommended)", and then click the "Next" button. Select the appropriate driver, and click the "Next" button. If your unit is connected by USB cable, select "SHARP AJ-6020 USB" (Location: D:\DRIVERS\MFP-PS\ENGLISH\WIN98\SCUSUSB.INF). On the other hand, if your unit is connected by parallel cable, select "SHARP AJ-6020" (Location: D:\DRIVERS\MFP-PS\ENGLISH\WIN98\SCUSMFP.INF).
  • Page 30 INSTALLING THE "AJ-6000 SERIES DRIVER" Installing onto Windows 98 Make sure that the unit is connected to your computer. Turn on the unit, and then turn on your computer. On this step, "Add New Hardware Wizard" will appear. If "Add New Hardware Wizard" does not appear, go to "Installing through Add New Hardware"...
  • Page 31 INSTALLING THE "AJ-6000 SERIES DRIVER" Installing onto Windows 95 Make sure that the unit is connected to your computer. Turn on the unit, and then turn on your computer. "Update Device Driver Wizard" or "New Hardware Found" window will appear. If neither of "Update Device Driver Wizard"...
  • Page 32 INSTALLING THE "AJ-6000 SERIES DRIVER" Type "D:\DRIVERS\MFP-PS\ENGLISH\WIN95", and then click the "OK" button. (Change "D" to correspond to the letter of your CD-ROM drive.) The setup program will start to copy the files. Check the radio button for "Yes", and click the "Finish" button. You have completed the installation of the AJ-6000 series driver.
  • Page 33 INSTALLING THE "AJ-6000 SERIES DRIVER" Installing onto Windows 2000 (USB interface) Make sure that the unit is connected to your computer. Turn on the unit, and then turn on your computer. On this step, "Found New Hardware Wizard" will appear. Click the "Cancel"...
  • Page 34 INSTALLING THE "AJ-6000 SERIES DRIVER" Installing onto Windows 2000 (Parallel interface) Make sure that the unit is connected to your computer. Turn on the unit, and then turn on your computer. On this step, "Found New Hardware Wizard" will appear. If "Found New Hardware Wizard"...
  • Page 35 INSTALLING THE "AJ-6000 SERIES DRIVER" Installing onto Windows NT 4.0 Make sure that the unit is connected to your computer. Turn on the unit, and then turn on your computer. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Click the "Start" button, and select "Run". Type "D:\DRIVERS\MFP-PS\NEUTRAL\SETUP\SETUP.EXE", and then click the "OK"...
  • Page 36 Click the "Next" button. Click the "Next" button. If "SHARP AJ-6020" window appears, click the "Next" button, and then follow the procedure from step 3 in "Installing onto Windows Me" (page 27) or step 4 in "Installing onto Windows 98" (page 28).
  • Page 37 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Type "D:\DRIVERS\MFP-PS\ENGLISH\WIN98\SCUSUSB.INF", and then click the "OK" button. (Change "D" to correspond to the letter of your CD-ROM drive.) Select "SHARP AJ-6020 USB", and click the "Next" button. Click the "Next" button. Click the "Finish" button. Restart your computer.
  • Page 38 INSTALLING THE "AJ-6000 SERIES DRIVER" Installing through "Setup" (Parallel interface) If the driver failed to be installed when connected by the parallel interface, follow the steps shown below. The steps also help you reinstall the driver when necessary. The screen images in this section are those of Windows 98. Make sure that the unit is connected to your computer.

  • Page 39: Installing The "Aj-6000 Series Software

    INSTALLING THE "AJ-6000 SERIES SOFTWARE" The screen images in this section are those of Windows 98. The AJ-6000 series software is provided on a CD-ROM. Confirm that the CD-ROM is in the CD-ROM drive. Click the "Start" button, and select "Run". Type "D:\SETUP", and then click the "OK"...
  • Page 40 INSTALLING THE "AJ-6000 SERIES SOFTWARE" To display the Online Manual, click the "Display of online manual" button. If Acrobat Reader is not installed in your computer, install it following the steps below. Click the "Display of online manual" button. The screen shown below will be displayed. Click the "Yes"...

  • Page 41: Installing The Printer Driver

    INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Installing onto Windows Me/98/95 The screen images in this section are those of Windows 98. Make sure that the unit is connected to your computer. Turn on the unit, and then turn on your computer. Click the "Start" button, select "Settings" and then click "Printers". When the "Printers"...
  • Page 42 Type "D:\DRIVERS\PRINTER\ENGLISH\WIN9X", and then click the "OK" button. (Change "D" to correspond to the letter of your CD-ROM drive.) Select "SHARP AJ-6020", and then click the "Next" button. Select "SPRT", and click the "Next" button. Click the "Finish" button. If the program displays "Do you want your Windows-based programs to use this printer as the default printer?", check "Yes".
  • Page 43 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Installing onto Windows 2000 / NT 4.0 The screen images on this section are those of Windows 2000. Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer. Turn on the printer, and then turn on your computer. Click the "Start"...
  • Page 44 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive, type "D:\DRIVERS\PRINTER\ENGLISH\WIN2000", and then click the "OK" button. On Windows NT 4.0, type "D:\DRIVERS\PRINTER\ENGLISH\WINNT40", and then click the "OK" button. (Change "D" to correspond to the letter of your CD-ROM drive.) Select "SHARP AJ-6020", and then click the "Next" button.
  • Page 45 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Click the "Next" button. If the program displays "Do you want your Windows-based programs to use this printer as the default printer?", check "Yes". Check the radio button for "Do not share this printer" and click the "Next"...

  • Page 46: How To Use The Online Manual

    ! The Online Manual can be printed out using Acrobat Reader. SHARP recommends printing out the sections which you refer to regularly. ! Refer to "Help" of Acrobat Reader for more details.

  • Page 47: How To Print

    Open the document you intend to print, and select "Print" from the application's "File" menu. Verify the "Printer Name" is set to "SHARP AJ-6020" and click the "Properties" button. Specify the print settings including the number of copies, media type, and print quality, and then click the "OK"...

  • Page 48: Operation Panel

    OPERATION PANEL Check the names and function of the parts on the operation panel. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Refer to the illustration of the operation panel on your unit. POWER button ( BRIGHTNESS/INTENSITY button Use to turn the unit on/off. (See page 12) Use to set the brightness and intensity.

  • Page 49: Basic Functions And Display Panel

    BASIC FUNCTIONS AND DISPLAY PANEL This unit can be used as a copier, a scanner, and a printer. The display panel shows currently selected function. All the three functions are available when the display panel shows the ready message. Ready The ready message is displayed when Ready to Copy the unit is ready for use as a copier,...

  • Page 50: How To Change Settings From The Operation Panel

    HOW TO CHANGE SETTINGS FROM THE OPERATION PANEL You can change your copier settings for "PAPER SELECT", "BRIGHTNESS/INTENSITY", "ZOOM" and "MENU". To change each setting, press the relevant button once, and press "ARROW" buttons until the desired item name appears on the first line in the display panel.

  • Page 51: Making Copies

    MAKING COPIES In this chapter, you will learn a variety of copying operations. NORMAL COPYING Make sure that the supplied power cord is plugged into a power source. (See page 12) The unit will automatically turn on the power when it is plugged into a power source. If the power cord is plugged into a power source and the unit is still off, press the "POWER"...

  • Page 52: Original Placement

    ORIGINAL PLACEMENT Using the original table Open the SPF, and place the original. When placing the original, place the original face down on the original table against the guides as shown in the illustration. Place the original face down on the original table. Align the corner of the original with the ( ) mark.
  • Page 53 ORIGINAL PLACEMENT Using the SPF (Single pass feeder) ! Be sure to only place originals that are within the size and weight limits. Otherwise, original jams may result. ! Do not disconnect the SPF connection cable. If the SPF connection cable is disconnected, it is impossible to use the SPF.
  • Page 54 ORIGINAL PLACEMENT Place originals face down into SPF input tray and move the original guide to touch the edge of originals. Make sure that originals placed to the bottom of SPF input tray. Abra la extensión de la bandeja de salidad SPF para colocar un original de tamaño grande.

  • Page 55: Making Selections For Copying

    MAKING SELECTIONS FOR COPYING To make selections, follow the steps below. A "Default setting" used in this chapter means a factory default setting. How to set the original type Press the "MENU" button, and repeatedly press the "ARROW" buttons until the "Original Type" setting is displayed on the first line of the display panel.
  • Page 56 MAKING SELECTIONS FOR COPYING Press the "ENTER" button. A checkmark ( ) will appear, indicating the selected paper type. After displaying the selected value for one second, the display will return to the ready message. 1.Paper Type 2.Coated Paper How to set the paper size Press the "PAPER SELECT"...
  • Page 57 MAKING SELECTIONS FOR COPYING How to set the copy quantity A single copy can be made with the default setting, i.e., when "0" is displayed. Use the ( ), ( ) "COPY QUANTITY" buttons to set the copy quantity. Set the number of copies using the increase ) / decrease ( ) buttons.

  • Page 58: Reducing/Enlarging The Image Size For Copying

    REDUCING/ENLARGING THE IMAGE SIZE FOR COPYING The image size can be reduced/enlarged for copying between 25% and 400%. Functions such as "Poster", "Repeat Image", and "Mirror" are available. Press the "ZOOM" button, and then repeatedly press the "ARROW" buttons until the desired function is displayed. 5.Repeat Image 100% The default settings of reducing/enlarging operation are shown below.
  • Page 59 REDUCING/ENLARGING THE IMAGE SIZE FOR COPYING Example:"Poster" setting For this example the Original enlargement is set to 200%. In the example, the printable area of the original image is enlarged by 200%. The machine will automatically determine Copy the required number of copy sheets required to contain the composite image.
  • Page 60 REDUCING/ENLARGING THE IMAGE SIZE FOR COPYING To change the reduction/enlargement ratio, repeatedly press the "ARROW" buttons, and set the reduction/enlargement ratio to the desired setting (25% to 400%). 5.Repeat Image Press the "ENTER" button. A checkmark ( ) will appear, indicating the selected value. After displaying the selected value for one second, the display will return to the ready message.

  • Page 61: Brightness And Intensity Selections

    BRIGHTNESS AND INTENSITY SELECTIONS Setting brightness Follow the steps shown below to make the image lighter or darker. Press the "BRIGHTNESS/INTENSITY" button and repeatedly press "ARROW" buttons until "Brightness" is shown on the first line of the display panel. 1.Brightness 3.Normal Repeatedly press the "ARROW"...

  • Page 62: Adding Annotation To Copies

    ADDING ANNOTATION TO COPIES The annotation feature allows the placement of one of three annotations on copies. The annotation can be placed in any one of six positions on the copy. If "1. None" (default setting) is selected, no annotation will appear on the copy. Selecting the print pattern Select an annotation for your document.
  • Page 63 ADDING ANNOTATION TO COPIES Selecting the print position Select a print position for the annotation. Press the "MENU" button, and repeatedly press the "ARROW" buttons until "Annotation" is shown on the first line of the display panel. 11.Annotation 1.Print Pattern Repeatedly press the "ARROW"...
  • Page 64 ADDING ANNOTATION TO COPIES Guaranteed area and printable area This unit can copy onto the following area of the paper. To make a clear copy, it is recommended to fit the original image within the quality guaranteed area. 19mm Printable area Quality guaranteed area Paper size 19mm...

  • Page 65: Functions Set By The User

    FUNCTIONS SET BY THE USER Depending on your particular needs, you can save regularly used settings, and change the functions of this unit. SAVING THE USER DEFAULT SETTINGS You can save the current settings on the unit as user default settings. Follow the steps shown below.

  • Page 66: Resetting The User Default Settings

    RESETTING THE USER DEFAULT SETTINGS Press the "MENU" button, and repeatedly press the "ARROW" buttons until "Feature Defaults" is shown on the first line of the display panel. 4.Feature Defaults 1.Save new Repeatedly press the "ARROW" buttons until "Reset" is shown on the second line of the display panel. 4.Feature Defaults 2.Reset Press the "ENTER"...

  • Page 67: Sleep Mode

    SLEEP MODE When the unit is left idle for a specified period of time, it will automatically enter the sleep mode to save energy. Follow the steps below to set the time to elapse before the sleep mode is entered. Press the "MENU"...

  • Page 68: Changing The Language Setting

    CHANGING THE LANGUAGE SETTING Use this function to change the language shown in the display panel. Follow the steps shown below to change the language setting. Press the "MENU" button, and repeatedly press the "ARROW" buttons until "Language" is shown on the first line of the display panel.

  • Page 69: Resetting All Setting Values To The Factory Default Values

    RESETTING ALL SETTING VALUES TO THE FACTORY DEFAULT VALUES This function will return all current settings and the user defaults to the factory default settings. Follow the steps shown below to return all changed settings to the factory default settings. Press the "MENU"...

  • Page 70: How To Use The "Clear/Stop" Button

    HOW TO USE THE "CLEAR/STOP" BUTTON "CLEAR/STOP" button functions Function Operation Function Display Description Example: Returns the number of copies to Clears the number Ready to Copy 100% "0" when number of copies set is of copies setting more than "0". Ready to Copy 100% Example:...

  • Page 71: Using This Unit With Your Computer

    ERROR MESSAGE" (See page 78) or "Troubleshooting" in the Online Manual. USING THE SCANNER MODE This unit can be used as a scanner after installing the SHARP TWAIN driver onto your computer. Refer to "Scanning" in the Online Manual for information on using the unit as a scanner.

  • Page 72: Using The Printer Mode

    USING THE PRINTER MODE The unit can be used as a printer after installing the printer driver onto your computer. Refer to "Print" in the Online Manual for information on using the unit as a printer. Load paper into the unit for printing in the same way as for copying. RESERVING COPY AND SCAN JOBS Reserving a copy job While the unit is printing, make copy settings, and press the "START"...

  • Page 73: User Maintenance

    USER MAINTENANCE This chapter provides you with maintenance information. Follow the steps to change the ink tanks or print heads and to clean or align the print heads by entering control panel commands. The level of ink remaining for each ink tank can also be determined. When the unit is connected to a computer, the maintenance commands can be made from the computer.
  • Page 74 THE INK TANK Make sure that the display panel shows the following message. If all the ink tanks have been replaced... The unit automatically cleans both of the print heads. Cleaning the Print Head... If the black ink tank has been replaced... Repeatedly press "ARROW"...

  • Page 75: The Print Head

    THE PRINT HEAD Clean the print head If the test page or copies are faint or uneven, first make sure that you are copying on the correct side of the paper, and the ink levels are sufficient. If these items are OK, follow the steps below to clean the print heads.

  • Page 76: Changing The Print Head

    THE PRINT HEAD Changing the print head Even after cleaning and aligning the print head, if copy quality remains poor, you have to change the print head. Follow the steps below to change the print head. Make sure that the power is on. Open the front cover.
  • Page 77 THE PRINT HEAD Repeatedly press "ARROW" buttons to display "1. Yes" or "2. No" on the second line of the display panel, and press the "ENTER" button. If all the print heads have been If only the black print head has replaced...

  • Page 78: Printing A Test Page

    PRINTING A TEST PAGE After changing an ink tank, aligning or changing the print head, print a test page to check print quality. Follow the steps below to print a test page. Press the "MENU" button, and repeatedly press the "ARROW"...

  • Page 79: Cleaning And Storing The Unit

    CLEANING AND STORING THE UNIT Refer to the information below to clean the unit or store it for an extended period of time. Cleaning the cabinet Wipe it with a soft, clean and dry dust free cloth. Cleaning the inside of the unit If any smudges are sticky and hard to remove, wipe them with a cloth dampened with water.

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    Incompatible ink The unit is unable to print as the ink tank inserted is not Page 71 Printer Mode compatible with this machine. Use SHARP ink tanks only. Unable to Print Incompatible ink Shipping Lock is on; The scan head locking switch is not released.
  • Page 81 CANCELLING AN ERROR MESSAGE Error message Problem and solution Page Document feeder jam; An original has jammed in the SPF. After removing the jammed Clear original Page 83 original, place the original again, and press the START button When Ready, Press ) to restart copying.

  • Page 82: Identifying Unit Problems

    2 (the tray has two stop positions) stop, and set the paper knob to ( ). (See page 7) Is the loaded paper too thick or Only use paper meeting the too thin? SHARP specifications for thickness. (See page 86)
  • Page 83 IDENTIFYING UNIT PROBLEMS Problems Check Point Remedy Paper feeding or Is the unit on a flat surface? The unit must be placed on a flat jamming surface in order to operate problems occur. correctly. Is the paper curled or folded? Using curled or previously copied paper may cause paper supply problems.

  • Page 84: Removing Jammed Paper

    IDENTIFYING UNIT PROBLEMS Removing jammed paper Remove the jammed paper. Open the jam cover ( ) on the rear side of the unit by lifting its tab, and then remove the jammed paper ( If you are unable to remove the jammed paper in this manner, go on to step 2. Take off the output tray to remove the jammed paper.
  • Page 85 IDENTIFYING UNIT PROBLEMS Removing jammed original Remove the jammed original. Remove the original from the SPF input tray while depressing the original release button. Keep pressing the original release button until you remove the original. When failed to remove the original from the SPF input tray, remove it from the SPF output tray.

  • Page 86: Appendix

    IEEE1284-compliant bi-directional parallel interface Interface USB interface (B type) When using SHARP original data with A4/8.5"x11" paper in the fastest mode (copying from the original table) or draft mode (printer). When scanning from the original table with 600dpi. (Data transmission time is not included.)
  • Page 87 SPECIFICATIONS Paper tray capacity Paper tray* Max. 150 sheets of plain paper* Output tray* Max. 50 sheets of plain paper* Bypass tray 1 sheet Ink life* Black 700 sheets 350 sheets Colour Dimensions (W x D* x H) 480mm x 397mm x 337mm (18.9" x 15.6" x 13.3" ) Weight 12.8kg (28.2lbs.) Power supply...

  • Page 88: Supplies

    Max. thickness: 0.3mm *Be sure to use Sharp recommended transparent films. As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units.

  • Page 89: Index

    INDEX Acrobat Reader ........ 38, 44 Guide............20 Aligning the print head ......17 Annotation setting ........60 Hardware requirements......26 Appendix ..........84 Attaching the trays ......... 10 Arrow button........46, 48 IEEE1284 ....... 8, 11, 84, 86 AutoFit............ 56 Ink tank......
  • Page 90 INDEX Paper clip tray ........46 Unpacking ..........9 Paper default setting ......65 USB interface ....... 8, 11, 26 Paper knob........7, 21, 24 User default setting ......63, 64 Paper size ..........54 User maintenance ........71 Paper size setting........54 Using this unit with your computer ..

  • Page 91: Software License

    (the "Software") and related documentation are licensed to you by SHARP. You own the disk on which the Software is recorded but SHARP and/or SHARP'S Licensors retain title to the Software and related documentation. This License allows you to use the Software on one or more computers connected to a single printer and make one copy of the Software in machine-readable form for backup purposes only.
  • Page 92 Clause 6. A disk will be replaced when it is returned to SHARP or a SHARP authorized representative with a copy of the receipt. SHARP will have no responsibility to replace a disk damaged by accident, abuse or misapplication.

  • Page 93: Sharp Corporation

    SHARP CORPORATION PRINTED IN CHINA 2001A TINSE0056ESZZ...

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