Sharp AJ-1100 Setup Guide

MODEL

AJ-1100

COLOUR INKJET PRINTER

SETUP GUIDE AND

OPERATION MANUAL

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GETTING STARTED

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SETTING UP THE PRINTER

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LOADING PAPER

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SETTING UP FOR Windows

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SETTING UP FOR Macintosh

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APPENDIX

FOR CUSTOMERS IN U.K.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

The apparatus must be protected by a 3A fuse in the mains plug or distribution board. CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT THE LIVE (BROWN) WIRE OR THE NEUTRAL (BLUE)

WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL OF YOUR 3-PIN MAINS PLUG.

BLUE: BROWN:

Neutral Live

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 modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.

Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG en 73/23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG. Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC med tillæg nr. 93/68/EEC. Quest’ apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 89/336/EEC e 73/23/EEC, come emendata dalla

direttiva 93/68/EEC.

Este equipamento obedece às exigências das directivas 89/336/CEE e 73/23/CEE, na sua versão corrigida pela directiva 93/68/CEE.

Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 89/336/CEE y 73/23/CEE, modificadas por medio de la 93/68/CEE.

Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89/336/EEC och 73/23/EEC så som kompletteras av 93/68/EEC.

Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i derektivene 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC i endringen 93/68/EEC. Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC vaatimukset, joita on muutettu direktiivillä

93/68/EEC.

The CE mark logo label is affixed to any equipment to which the above directives apply to. (This sentence is not applicable in any country where the above directives are not required.)

Cautions

Follow the cautions below when using this unit.

z The unit is affec ted by the en vironm ent in w hich it is inst alled. Do not insta ll you r unit

in the following area.

−Dusty areas If dust enters the internal parts of the unit, damage or poor-quality output can result.

−Areas in direct sunlight Direct sunlight can distort the plastic parts of the unit and result in poor-quality output.

−Excessively hot, cold, humi d, or dry areas (f or example, nea r heaters, humi difiers, or air conditioners) This may result in damp paper, condensation within the internal mechanisms, misfeeds, and dirty output.

z Operating Conditions

Temperature : 10-35 degrees Celsius (50-95 degrees Fahrenheit) Relative humidity : 20%-85% Note : When the temperature reaches 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit),

the relative humidity must be 60% or less.

z The power outlet should be installed near the equipment, and should be easily

accessible.

z When movi ng th e un it, be s ure to fir s t turn the p ower b utton off, and then re move t he

power cord from the outlet.

z Place the unit on a firm, level surface. z Be sure to use only ink tanks of SHARP genuine supplies. z If you get ink spots on your skin, wash them with water as soon as possible. z Store the spare ink tanks out of the reach of children.

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

MAIN FEATURES.........................................................................................................3

USER'S MANUAL.........................................................................................................3

SETTING UP THE PRINTER

SETUP PROCEDURE..................................................................................................5

CONFIRMING THE CONTENTS..................................................................................6

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS................................................................................7

UNPACKING.................................................................................................................9

CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE .................................................................10

CONNECTING THE POWER CORD .........................................................................11

INDICATOR LIGHTS ..................................................................................................12

INSTALLING THE PRINT HEADS AND INK TANKS.................................................13

LOADING PAPER

LOADING PAPER INTO THE PAPER TRAY.............................................................17

SETTING UP FOR Windows

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS...................................................20

BEFORE INSTALLATION...........................................................................................20

INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER .......................................................................21

ALIGNING THE PRINT HEAD....................................................................................34

HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL......................................................................37

HOW TO PRINT .........................................................................................................38

BONUS SOFTWARE..................................................................................................38

SETTING UP FOR Macintosh

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS...................................................39

INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER .......................................................................39

ALIGNING THE PRINT HEAD....................................................................................42

HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL......................................................................43

HOW TO PRINT .........................................................................................................44

APPENDIX

SPECIFICATIONS OF THE PRINTER .......................................................................45

SUPPLIES ..................................................................................................................46

PAPER TYPE .......... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ......................46

INTERFACE CABLE...................................................................................................46

INDEX.........................................................................................................................47

SOFTWARE LICENSE ...............................................................................................48

GETTING STARTED

MAIN FEATURES

High speed printing of 12ppm (A4/8.5"x11", monochrome) or 8ppm (A4/8.5"x11", colour).

z 2400 x 1200dpi printing with smoothing produces outstanding quality images. z Carbon black ink enables print quality similar to a laser printer. z Each ink tank is independent, they can be used until completely spent, ensuring

minimum waste. The print hea d is als o fully deta chabl e, requir ing no sp ecial t ools for replacement.

z The print er is equipped with a 100 she et

print big jobs without constantl y refil ling the tra y.

z USB interface

also provided as standard.

z This printer can be used with Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows

2000, Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 3 or later), and Mac OS 8.5.1 - 9.x.

With 75g/m2 (20lbs.) plain paper.

USB is available wit h a PC/AT compatible computer that wa s originally equipped with USB and had Windows 98, W indows Me or Wind ows 200 0 preins talled. A s for Macintosh, USB is available with Mac OS 8.5.1 - 9.x and a computer that was originally equipped with USB.

Peripherals can be plugged or unplugged while they and the computer are connected to a power source.

enables simple connections with Hotplug*3. A parallel interface is

capacity paper tray, a llowing the user to

GETTING STARTED

USER'S MANUAL

The contents of each manual for the printer is as follows.

Setup Guide and Operation Manual (this manual)

Explains what steps and warnings need to be followed before printing.

Getting Started

Provides you with infor mation on how to us e this manual and the Online Man ual, a list of cautions, an introduc tion to the print er, and other useful tips tha t will help you s et up the printer.

Setting up the Printer

Lists the setup p rocedures i ncludin g how to co nnect the printer to a compute r and to a power source.

Loading Paper

Explains how to insert paper into the printer, and other requirements for printing.

Setting up for Windows Setting up for Macintosh

Explains how to install the printer driver into a computer.

Appendix

Provides you with information on printer specifications and printer supplies.

USER'S MANUAL

Online Manual

After preparing the printer as shown in this manual, check the Online Manual for information on preference requirements for printing and troubleshooting.

How to Use the Online Manual

Explains how to use the Online Manual.

Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0 Printer Properties

Explains how to configure items in the printer driver on Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0.

Windows 2000 Printer Properties

Explains how to configure items in the printer driver on Windows 2000.

Provides information on how to print a document.

Print Status Window (Windows only)

Explains the function of the print status window.

Sharing Printer (Windows only)

Explains how to shar e the p rinter, and s etup proc edur es for sha ring the prin ter th rough a network.

Maintenance

Provides information on how to align and change printer supplies. Instructions for cleaning the printer is also provided.

Troubleshooting

Provides instructions for how to solve problems.

Conventions used in this manual and Online Manual

In this manual, the following icons are used to provide the user with information pertinent to the use of the printer.

Warns the user that injur y may r es ult if the co nten ts o f the wa rning are not properly followed.

Cautions the user that damage to the machine or one of its components may resul t if the contents o f the caution are not p roperly followed.

Notes provide information relevant to the machine regarding specifications, functions, performance, o peration and such, that may be useful to the user.

Trademark acknowledgements

Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries. IBM and PC/AT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Apple, Macintosh and ColorSync are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

SETTING UP THE PRINTER

Here we explain how to connect the printer to a computer, and a power source, after removing the printer from its packaging. Read this chapter carefully before use.

SETUP PROCEDURE

When using the printe r for the first time, setup the printer foll owing the procedure shown below.

SETTING UP THE

PRINTER

Setup workflow

Make sure that all the accessories are

supplied with the printer.

Remove the protective materials.

Connect the interface cable.

Connect the power cord.

Install the print heads and the ink tanks.

Load paper into the paper tray.

Install the printer driver.

Align the print head.

Reference

Windows

Page 6

Page 9

Page 10

Page 11

Page 13

Page 17

Page 20

Page 34

Macintosh

Page 39

Page 42

Now, you can print with the printer.

Page 38

Online Manual

Page 44

CONFIRMING THE CONTENTS

The following items are packed with the printer in the box. After opening the box, please check if the following are included with the printer. If any of the following items are missing, please contact your point of purchase.

Refer to "UNPACKING" on page 9 to unpack the package.

Protective

Protective material

AJ-1100

material

Colour ink tanks

(magenta, yellow, cyan)

Setup Guide and Operation Manual

(this manual)

z Interface cables for connecting the printer to yo ur computer are not included.

Please purchase the appropriate cable for your computer (page 46). Do not unpack the print heads and the ink tanks until installing them in the printer.

z The box a nd pr ote ctiv e m ate rial s wil l be ne ede d for tr an sp or tati on. Do n ot throw

them away.

Black ink tank

Black print headColour print head

Power cord

Software CD-ROM

• Printer Driver

• Online Manual

• MGI PhotoSuite III SE *

* Only for Windows.

For the information about this program, refer to their instructions.

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

The following illustrati on lists the pa rt names a nd functio n. Before op erating, it is adv isable to familiarise yourself with the printer. The illustration below shows the printer with all the parts installed.

Front Side

Paper tray

Adjustable to suit a variety of paper sizes. Load the paper print side up. When printing onto thick paper, open the tray until it reaches position 2. (The tray has two stop positions.)

Ink lamp

The light blinks when the ink is empty, or the ink tank is not inserted correctly.

Paper lamp

The light blinks when the printer is out of paper, or a paper jam has occurred.

Power lamp

The indicator is lit when the printer is ready to print.

* If the printer has been kept idle for more than 20 minutes,

the power will go off and so will the power lamp. The printer can be restarted when the power button is pressed, or any print job is sent from your computer.

Front cover

Open this cover to change the ink tanks or print heads, or to remove jammed paper. Keep it closed when running the printer.

Output tray

The document is deposited onto the tray after printing. Extend the tray when printing long documents.

Paper button

Press this button after rectifying a paper jam or paper empty condition. Depressing the button for a few seconds will activate the test print.

Power button

Press to turn the printer on or off.

SETTING UP THE

PRINTER

Internal Part

Black print head

Applies ink to the paper.

Carriage

Black ink tank

Print head latch

Secures the print head into position for operation.

Colour print head

Applies ink to the paper.

Cyan ink tank Yellow ink tank Magenta ink tank

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Rear Side

Power socket

Plug the power cord * into the socket.

USB interface connector (B type)

If you will be using a USB cable to connect the printer to your computer. It is possible to insert the cable after the printer has been switched on.

* When the power cord is connected to the outlet, power for the printer is turned on automatically.

Parallel interface connector (36pin)

If you will be using a parallel interface cable (IEEE1284) to connect the printer to your computer.

UNPACKING

Open the package.

Take packed accessories out of the box.

Remove the tape - shown in the illustrations.

Take the printer out of the box.

SETTING UP THE

PRINTER

Open the paper tray and the front cover, and remove the

protective material .

CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE

This printer includes both USB and parallel interface connectors. Interface cables for connecting the printer to your compu ter ar e no t incl ude d wi th thi s pr inte r. You need to purchase the cable suitable for the connector on your computer, referring to "INTERFACE CABLE" (page 46).

Connecting the Parallel Interface Cable

Obtain an IEEE1284 shielded parallel interface cable.

Ensure that your computer and printer are turned of f.

Insert the cable int o the parallel inte rface connector loc ated on

the rear of the printer, and fasten with clasps.

Insert the other end of the cable into the interface connector of

your computer.

Connecting the USB Interface Cable

USB is available with a PC/AT compatible computer that is originally equipped with USB and has Windows Me, Windows 98 or Windows 2000 preinstalled. As for Macintosh, USB is available with Mac OS 8.5.1 - 9.x and a computer that is originally equipped with USB.

Obtain a shielded USB interface cable.

Insert the cable into the USB interface connector located on the

rear of the printer.

Insert the other end of the cable into the interface connector of

your computer, or the USB hub connected to your computer.

CONNECTING THE POWER CORD

Insert the power cord into the socket on the rear of the printer.

SETTING UP THE

Connect the other end of the power cord to an outlet.

Power for the printer is turned on automatically.

Do not connect the printer to other than a loca l volta ge outle t. Plugg ing the pr inter into an incompatible power supply may cause extensive damage.

After the printer turned on, go to "IN STALLING THE PRINTER HEA DS AND INK TANKS" on page 13.

HOW TO SHUT OFF POWER

Turn off the power by pressing the power button and ensure

that the power lamp is extinguished. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.

z Be sure that the plug in the outlet is readily accessible to all persons. Power is

present in the pro duct even if the power button is off in order to maintain good print quality.

z To comple tel y shut of f the po wer , firs t tur n off the power us in g the po wer butto n.

Then unplug the power cord, after first ensuring that the carriage has returned to its home position on the right side of the pr inter and the green powe r lamp has been extinguished. However, the printer should be turned on promptly, otherwise blocking of the print heads or drying out of the ink tanks may occur.

z When no print hea d is inst alled, the p rinter cannot b e turned of f by pressi ng the

power button.

PRINTER

INDICATOR LIGHTS

When only the green power lamp is lit, the printer is working properly. When a printer error oc curs, a light will indica te what problem has occ urred, as explained below.

When turning on the unit for the first time after purchasing, the ink lamp blinks rapidly because pr int heads and ink t anks are not attach ed yet. The lamp will go out when the initial setup completes.

......lit ......blinking ......f ast b linking ......extinguished (lamp is off)

Light condition

Ink

For more details on solving a problem, ref er to the "Troubleshooting" section of the Online Manual.

Paper

Power

Paper tray is empty, or a paper jam has occurred.

Load more paper or remove the jammed paper and press the paper button.

No ink, or a print head is not installed.

Change the ink tank, or install a print head.

Front cover is open.

Close the front cover. The printer is warming up, or receiving data.

Please wait.

The carriage is not operating normally, or some errors may have occurred inside the printer.

If any paper is jammed, remove the jammed paper, and then press the "Paper" button. If no paper is jammed, press the "Paper" button to cancel the error war ning. If the lights are still blinking even after tr ying to cancel the error, disconnect the power plug from the printer, and then insert it again. If your printer still does not work, please contact your authorised SHARP service centre.

Problem and Solution

INSTALLING THE PRINT HEADS AND INK TANKS

Follow the steps below for installation.

This section describes how to install the print heads and ink tanks when you install them for the first time after purchasing this printer. Refer to "Changing the Ink Tank" or "Changing the Print Head" in your online manual when you chan ge ink tank or print head after installing.

Installing the Print Heads

Make sure that the power lamp is lit, and the ink lamp is blinking

rapidly.

If the power lamp is not lit, press the power button.

Open the paper tray.

SETTING UP THE

PRINTER

Open the front cover.

Do not try to move the carriage manually by force.

INSTALLING THE PRINT HEADS AND INK TANKS

Raise the print head latch.

Raise the latch until it comes to a complete halt.

Push firmly in the

direction of the arrow to unlock the print head.

Remove the print heads from their protective cases.

Do not touch this portion of the print head directly. Doing so may lead to improper printing.

Insert the print heads.

Insert the black print hea d in to the lef t carria ge openi ng, and th e colo ur print head into the right carriage opening.

Black print head

Colour print head

Raise this latch.

Push firmly into the body as far as it will go.

Be careful not to dam age the print head s. If any of them is damaged, the printer may not work properly.

Lower the print head latch.

Lower the latch until it clicks into the latched position.

Press the latch down firmly.

Make sure that the print head latch is fixed securely. Failing to do so may generate noise or cause errors.

Inserting the ink tanks

Unpack the ink tanks from their protective wrapping and slowly

remove the tape.

z Hold the in k tank upright when remov ing the tape. Do not touch the unc overed

opening on the ink tank, as ink will get on your hands.

z Ensure that there are no pieces of tape remaining on the ink tank.

Turn the ink tanks upside down.

INSTALLING THE PRINT HEADS AND INK TANKS

SETTING UP THE

PRINTER

Do not touch this area. The printer may not print if it is dirty.

Insert each of the ink tanks to the print head of the corresponding

number.

Match the ink tank number to the

print head number.

Make sure that each tab securely

fixes the ink tank by pressing here.

Hook the projection on the

ink tank here to fix them.

Make sure that the numbers on the ink tanks correspond to the numbers on the print heads. If they do not corr espond to each other, print pr oblems will occur. In this case, replace th e ink tan ks to the cor rect pos itio ns, an d then print a test page referring to "Test Print Head" in the Online Manual. Before sending any print job to the printer make sure that the test page is successfully printed.

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