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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents How to Use the Online Manual How to Control the Online Manual How to Print Out the Online Manual Printer Properties Outline of the Printer Driver What is the Printer Driver? Starting the Printer Driver Starting the Printer Driver using the "Start" Button Starting the Printer Driver through an Application Printer Driver Functions "Main"... -
Page 3: How To Use The Online Manual
In this online manual, screen images and operating procedures are mainly for Windows 98. With other versions of Windows, some screen images may be different from those in this manual. In this manual, the contents of each screen image are those of AJ-1800. Please refer to the corresponding contents when using AJ-2000. How to Use the Printer Properties Online Manual ) button on the menu bar of the Acrobat Reader. -
Page 4: Outline Of The Printer Driver
Outline of the Printer Driver What is the Printer Driver? A printer driver is a program designed to convert print data from any application into data understandable by the printer so that the printer can quickly and efficiently print out the data. The five tabs of this printer driver are shown below. -
Page 5: Starting The Printer Driver
How to Use the Printer Properties Online Manual 3 3 3 3 Click the "SHARP AJ-1800" or "SHARP AJ-2000" printer driver icon in the "Printers" window and from the "File" menu select "Properties". The printer driver setup screen will appear when "Printing Preferences"... -
Page 6: Starting The Printer Driver Through An Application
1 1 1 1 Go to "File" menu in WordPad, and select "Print". 2 2 2 2 Select "SHARP AJ-1800" or "SHARP AJ-2000" from the Printer Name drop-down list. On Windows 2000, select "SHARP AJ-1800" or "SHARP AJ-2000" printer driver icon from "Select Printer"... -
Page 7: Printer Driver Functions
Printer Driver Functions Index which allows you to switch between the various setup screens. Check button Allows you to select one item from a list of options. Output Image The settings you made at "Orientation" and "N-Up Printing" are shown in this image. -
Page 8: Main" Tab Settings
"Main" Tab Settings (part 1) Basic print options, including orientation and the number of copies, are controlled through this dialog box. You can usually print simply by adjusting and confirming the printer options listed in this dialog box. Select the orientation for your documents. - Page 9 "Main" Tab Settings (part 2) Orientation Set the orientation for your documents either to "Portrait" or "Landscape". Portrait Check this setting to print your documents vertically. Landscape Check this setting to print your documents horizontally. If "Com10", "DL", "C6", or "Invitation A2"...
- Page 10 "Main" Tab Settings (part 3) N-Up Printing Set this feature to place multiple reduced pages onto a single page. Select the "2-Up" option to copy two pages or the "4- Up" option to copy four pages onto a single printed page. Orientation Portrait The illustrations above assume that the "Original Size"...
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Page 11: Paper" Tab Settings
"Paper" Tab Settings (part 1) Use this screen to select the paper size, tray and zoom. Guaranteed area and printable area Reference: Select the paper source. Allows you to customize the size of the paper. On the above screen, click on options shown in the green boxes to make additional changes. -
Page 12: Paper Size
"Paper" Tab Settings (part 2) Paper Size Select an appropriate paper size for your document from drop-down list. Paper Size Ledger 11" x 17" Letter 8.5" x 11" Legal 8.5" x 14" Executive 7.25" x 10.5" 297mm x 420mm 210mm x 297mm 148mm x 210mm 257mm x 364mm 182mm x 257mm... - Page 13 "Paper" Tab Settings (part 3) Custom Paper Use custom paper sizes for your document. To utilize this option, the "Paper Size" option must be set to "Custom". Width Click the up and down arrows of the spin box, or enter a number to customize the width to the custom paper you wish to use.
- Page 14 "Paper" Tab Settings (part 4) Guaranteed area and printable area This printer can print onto the following area of the paper. It is recommended that you specify margins from your application to fit within the quality guaranteed area. Quality guaranteed area Guaranteed area is inside 0.75"...
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Page 15: Advanced" Tab Settings
Print Status Print Window Printer Properties Click to access maintenance options. Returns all user modified settings back to default settings of this tab. Output Type: Color Print Quality: Sharp Special Media Type: Plain Sharing Printer Maintenance Troubleshooting... - Page 16 Photo Transparency T-shirt transfer Card Stock ! Be sure to use only Sharp recommended OHP films when you select "Transparency". ! If you select "T-shirt transfer", the original image will be reversed on the printed media to make a proper image on the T-shirt.
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Page 17: Output Quality" Settings
SHARP Color matching Select this option to utilize SHARP's original Color Management System. Select this option to utilize Windows standard Color Management System. • By selecting "ICM", both the "Image"... -
Page 18: Watermark" Tab Settings
"Watermark" Tab Settings (part 1) Use this screen to set watermarks. Use this screen to view how the watermark will appear on your document. You can drag the watermark to your favorite place by using the mouse. Move the location of the watermark using the scroll bar. - Page 19 "Watermark" Tab Settings (part 2) Watermark Select a watermark from the drop-down list. Select from "TOP SECRET", "CONFIDENTIAL", "DRAFT", "ORIGINAL" and "COPY". No watermark will appear on the document if "(None)" is selected. You can also create and input your original watermarks.
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Page 20: Version" Tab Settings
"Version" Tab Settings Printer Properties Information about the printer driver version is shown on this screen. "About" button Click this button to display the "About" dialog box for information on the driver name and version. How to Use the Print Status Printer Properties Print Sharing Printer... -
Page 21: Print
Printing Overview The flow chart shown below provides printing overview. For more information on printing, refer to Reference: Prepare the document you intend to print Load paper Reference: For loading paper, refer to the "LOADING PAPER" in the Setup Guide and Operation Manual. Open the printer driver setup screen and set the print preferences Reference: Basic... -
Page 22: Basic Printing
2 2 2 2 Select "Print" from the application's "File" menu. Make sure that either of "SHARP AJ-1800" or "SHARP AJ-2000" is selected as the current printer, and then click the "Properties" button. The properties dialog box will open. - Page 23 Basic Printing (part 2) 4 4 4 4 Click the "Main" tab. After setting your preferences, click the "OK" button. To print a single copy of a document in portrait orientation, confirm the "Portrait" option in the "Orientation", and "1" in the "Copies"...
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Page 24: Printing A Watermark
Printing a Watermark To print a watermark, for example "CONFIDENTIAL", on your document, refer to the following steps. Open the printer driver and click the "Watermark" tab. See the Starting the Printer Driver through an Application Reference: How to Print a Watermark From the "Watermark"... -
Page 25: Enlarge/Reduce The Printed Image
Enlarge/Reduce the Printed Image You can enlarge or reduce the size of your document from 25% to 200% in 1% increments. To use this option, open the properties dialog box, select the "Paper" tab, and type a percentage, or click the arrows in the "Zoom[%]"... -
Page 26: Printing Multiple Pages On One Page
Printing Multiple Pages on One Page This feature allows you to print two or four document pages onto a single page. To use this function, open the properties dialog box, select "2-Up" or "4-Up" for "N-Up Printing" on the "Main" tab, and then select the same paper size from the drop-down list of "Original Size"... -
Page 27: Printing A Photograph
Printing a Photograph To ensure pictures taken with a digital camera are printed clearly, use quality photo paper and follow the instructions below. When loading photo paper into the paper tray, insert the glossy side face down. When loading photo paper into the bypass tray, insert the glossy side face up. -
Page 28: Outline Of The Print Status Window
Outline of the Print Status Window Print Status Window What is the Print Status Window? The print status window is a program designed to show the remaining ink levels and current printer status including the document name printing and error messages. It also controls head cleaning and head position adjustment. The print status window contains status window and three tabs. -
Page 29: Print Status Window Functions
Print Status Window Functions The functions of the print status window are shown below. Program icon This icon informs you of the print status. Reference: Understanding Error Messages Status icon This icon informs you of the print status. Reference: Understanding Error Messages Index which allows you to switch between the three setup screens. -
Page 30: Understanding Error Messages
Understanding Error Messages The status icon and program icon provide you with information on printer status. Understanding the Status and Program Icon Refer to the table below for an explanation of the printer condition. Program icon Status icon None How to Use the Printer Properties Online Manual Condition... -
Page 31: Maintenance" Tab
"Maintenance" Tab Click this tab to conduct print head maintenance, and to check the amount of available ink. How to Use the Printer Properties Online Manual Remaining ink indicator window This window indicates the level of ink remaining in the printer. A message appears when the ink tank is nearly empty. -
Page 32: Options" Tab
"Options" Tab Allows you to select when to display the print status window. Select one option from the three shown below. How to Use the Printer Properties Online Manual Display print status window when printing The print status window will be displayed automatically at the start of the print job. -
Page 33: Sharing Printer
Sharing the Printer using Windows Networking Sharing Printer Using Windows networking, it is very easy to share the printer. Rather than using a network server, we will explain how to connect the printer using a Peer To Peer connection. Our explanation, shown below, is based on the following assumptions; there is an established network in place. This works with Windows 95, 98, NT and 2000. -
Page 34: Shared Printer Settings
Online Manual 6 6 6 6 Double-click the printer icon in the control panel. 7 7 7 7 Right-click the "SHARP AJ-1800" or "SHARP AJ- 2000" printer driver icon, and select "Sharing" from the pop-up menu. 8 8 8 8 Enable the check button for sharing ( ), input your preferences, and click "OK"... -
Page 35: Client Settings
1 1 1 1 Click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Printers". 2 2 2 2 Right-click the "SHARP AJ-1800" or "SHARP AJ- 2000" printer driver icon, and select "Properties" from the pop-up menu. 3 3 3 3 Click the "Details"... -
Page 36: Maintenance
Time to Change the Ink Tank For each of the situations shown below, check which color ink tank is low on ink before changing the tank. Click the "Maintenance" tab of the print status window to open the "Maintenance" dialog box. Use this dialog box to check the color of the ink tank you should change. -
Page 37: Changing Ink Tank
Changing Ink Tank (part 1) Ensure the printer is turned on before following the steps below on how to change the ink tank. 1 1 1 1 Open the front cover. The carriage will automatically move to the center position. Do not put your hands into the printer until the carriage stops at the center position. - Page 38 Changing Ink Tank (part 2) 3 3 3 3 Unpack the ink tank from its protective wrapping and slowly remove the tape. Example for the yellow ink tank ! Hold the tank upright when removing the tape. Do not touch the uncovered opening on the ink tank, as ink will get on your hands.
- Page 39 Changing Ink Tank (part 3) 5 5 5 5 Close the front cover. The carriage will return to its home position, and the ink will be fed to the print head. 6 6 6 6 Confirm the ink lamp is not blinking. Check this lamp.
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Page 40: Test Print Head
Test Print Head If you are not satisfied with the print quality, print a test page following the steps shown below. 1 1 1 1 Make sure that Letter sized paper is set in the tray. 2 2 2 2 Click the "Advanced"... -
Page 41: Cleaning The Print Head
Cleaning the Print Head If the test page from "Test print head" is faint or uneven, confirm that you are printing on the correct side of the paper, and the driver setting and ink levels are correct. If these items are OK, then follow the steps below to clean the print head. -
Page 42: Changing The Print Head
Changing the Print Head (part 1) If print quality is poor, after cleaning the print head 5 times, the print head may be worn. Ensure the printer is turned on before following the steps below on how to change the print head. 1 1 1 1 Open the front cover. - Page 43 Changing the Print Head (part 2) 3 3 3 3 Remove the old black or color print head with the ink tank still inserted. Lift it straight up to remove. 4 4 4 4 Remove the new print head from its protective case.
- Page 44 Changing the Print Head (part 3) 7 7 7 7 Remove the ink tank(s) from the old print head and insert into the new print head. Reference: For details on inserting and removing the ink tank, see Changing Ink 8 8 8 8 Close the front cover.
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Page 45: Aligning The Print Head
Aligning the Print Head (part 1) Align the print head after installing or changing the print head, or if printed lines are not straight, or have blank spaces. Follow the steps below to align the print head. 1 1 1 1 Make sure that Letter sized paper is set in the tray. - Page 46 Aligning the Print Head (part 2) 2 2 2 2 Select a pattern sample for "Pattern B". Look at the chart B on your test chart. Select the number under the pattern sample, in which to the center of the two horizontally parallel lines. Example: 3 3 3 3 Select pattern samples for "Pattern C"...
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Page 47: Keeping The Printer Clean
Keeping the Printer Clean Here are a few points and cautions on cleaning the printer. Take the time to read this page before cleaning. 1 1 1 1 Turn off the power using the power button, then unplug the power cord. 2 2 2 2 Wipe the surface of the printer and the output tray. -
Page 48: Identifying Printer Problems
Identifying Printer Problems Click the headings listed below to get information for your printer problem. If you cannot solve your problem after checking everything on the list, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP. Failed to Install the USB Driver (Windows 98) Paper is not Fed into the Printer... -
Page 49: Failed To Install The Usb Driver (Windows 98)
Failed to Install the USB Driver (Windows 98) If the printer is connected to your computer by USB cable, you must install the USB driver. If the "Add New Hardware Wizard" window does not appear while the printer and your computer are connected to each other and both powered on, confirm that the USB port is available following the steps below. -
Page 50: Paper Is Not Fed Into The Printer
2 (the tray has two positions), and turn the paper knob to ( direction. CHECK5 Is the loaded paper too thick or too thin? Use only paper that meets SHARP specifications for weight as shown below. Type Paper Banner... - Page 51 Paper is not Fed into the Printer (part 2) CHECK7 Is the printer on a flat surface? The printer will not operate correctly when placed on an uneven surface. Use the printer on a flat surface. CHECK8 Is the paper curled or folded? Using curled or old paper may cause paper supply problems.
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Page 52: Paper Jam
Paper Jam If a paper jam occurs, refer to the steps below to remove the paper. When paper is jammed, the paper lamp will blink fast. 1 1 1 1 Open the jam cover located on the rear of the printer to remove the jammed paper. -
Page 53: Printer Inoperative
If all the lamps including the power lamp, the ink lamp, and the paper lamp are blinking, unplug the power cord from the printer, and then plug it again. If your printer still does not work, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP. Print Status Print... -
Page 54: Nothing Prints
Nothing Prints (part 1) If nothing prints even when the power lamp is lit, please wait a few moments. The printer needs a longer time to process multicolored or intricate data. If the unit still does not print, refer to the check list below. Check the connection between the printer and computer. - Page 55 AJ-1800" or "SHARP AJ-2000" displayed in the "Print" dialog box. Check here If your operating system is Windows 2000, make sure that either of "SHARP AJ-1800" or "SHARP AJ-2000" printer driver icon is selected as the current printer. How to Use the Printer Properties...
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Page 56: Uninstalling The Printer Driver
1 1 1 1 Click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Printers". 2 2 2 2 Right-click the "SHARP AJ-1800" or "SHARP AJ- 2000" printer driver icon, and select "Delete" from the pop-up menu. How to Use the... -
Page 57: Faint, Uneven Or Smeared Print Output
Faint, Uneven or Smeared Print Output If the print output is faint or uneven If print output is faint or uneven, refer to checks 1 to 3 below for possible remedies. CHECK1 Has the paper been inserted into the printer with the print side facing the right way? Some types of paper have only one printable side. -
Page 58: Characters Or Graphics Are Not Printed In Correct Position
Characters or Graphics are not Printed in Correct Position If a document is printed skewed or partly off the paper, follow the steps listed below. CHECK1 Is the paper size loaded in the tray the same as that specified in the printer driver? Click the "Paper"... -
Page 59: Printed Lines Are Not Straight, Or Have Blank Spaces
Specify the print quality setting in the printer driver. Click the "Advanced" tab located in the properties dialog box, and check if the "Print Quality" option is set to "Sharp Special", "Normal" or "Best". If you change the setting from "Draft" to any other option and printed lines are still poor, go to step 2. -
Page 60: Unit Does Not Print In Color
Unit does not Print in Color If you are unable to print a document in color, refer to the check list below. CHECK1 Is the printer driver set to the color print option? Click the "Advanced" tab in the properties dialog box, and change the "Output Type"... -
Page 61: Printing Is Too Slow
Printing is too Slow When execution time of a print job is slow, refer to the check list below. CHECK1 Does your computer have sufficient memory? If you are using a number of applications, memory may not have enough space to process the print job. Try closing all other applications to increase the amount of memory available for printing. - Page 62 Printing a Watermark Printing Overview Program icon Quality Remaining ink indicator window Reverse Order Shared Printer Settings Sharing Printer Sharp Color matching Starting the Printer Driver Status icon Status window Test Print Head Troubleshooting Uninstalling the Printer Driver "Version" Tab Settings Watermark "Watermark"...