Sharp AJ-6000 User manual

AJ-6000

MODEL

COLOUR INKJET COPIER

OPERATION MANUAL

Page

GETTING STARTED

SETTING UP THE UNIT

LOADING PAPER

OPERATION PANEL PART

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

COPYING

USER PROGRAM

USER MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

APPENDIX

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.

Cautions

Follow the cautions below when using this unit.

!The unit is affected by the environment in which it is installed. Do not install your 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, humid, or dry areas (for example, near heaters, humidifiers,

or air conditioners)

This may result in damp paper, condensation within the internal mechanisms,

misfeeds, and dirty output.

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.

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

accessible.

!When moving the unit, be sure to first turn the power switch off, and then remove the

power cord from the outlet.

!Place the unit on a firm, level surface.

!Be sure to use only ink tanks of SHARP genuine supplies.

!If you get ink spots on your skin, wash them with water as soon as possible.

!Store the spare ink tanks out of the reach of children.

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

MAIN FEATURES............................................................................................ 4

USER'S MANUAL............................................................................................ 5

SETTING UP THE UNIT

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

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

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

ATTACHING THE TRAYS............................................................................. 10

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

INSTALLING THE PRINT HEADS AND THE INK TANKS............................ 12

ALIGNING THE PRINT HEADS .................................................................... 16

LOADING PAPER

LOADING PAPER INTO THE PAPER TRAY................................................ 19

LOADING THE BYPASS TRAY WITH PAPER............................................. 22

OPERATION PANEL PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

OPERATION PANEL PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS.............................. 23

OUTLINE OF DISPLAY PANEL .................................................................... 24

OUTLINE OF SETTING OPTIONS................................................................ 26

POWER SAVE MODES / PROGRAM TIMEOUT.......................................... 30

COPYING

NORMAL COPYING...................................................................................... 31

REDUCING/ENLARGING THE IMAGE SIZE FOR COPYING...................... 35

SETTING UP THE PREFERENCES FOR COPIED IMAGES....................... 37

ADDING AN ANNOTATION ON YOUR COPY ............................................. 39

GETTING STARTED

APPENDIX

TROUBLESHOOTING

USER MAINTENANCE

USER PROGRAM

COPYING

OPERATION PANEL PART

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

LOADING PAPER

SETTING UP THE UNIT

USER PROGRAM

SAVING THE USER DEFAULT SETTING .................................................... 43

RESETTING THE USER DEFAULT SETTING ............................................. 44

PROGRAM TIMEOUT ................................................................................... 44

SLEEP MODE................................................................................................ 45

CHANGING THE PAPER DEFAULT SETTING ............................................ 46

CHANGING THE LANGUAGE SETTING...................................................... 46

RESETTING ALL OPTIONS TO THE FACTORY DEFAULT SETTING........ 47

HOW TO USE THE "CLEAR/STOP" BUTTON.............................................. 48

USER MAINTENANCE

THE INK TANK .............................................................................................. 50

THE PRINT HEAD......................................................................................... 52

PRINTING A TEST PAGE ............................................................................. 57

CLEANING AND STORING THE UNIT......................................................... 58

TROUBLESHOOTING

CANCELLING AN ERROR MESSAGE ......................................................... 60

IDENTIFYING UNIT PROBLEMS.................................................................. 61

APPENDIX

SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................... 64

SUPPLIES ..................................................................................................... 65

PAPER TYPE ................................................................................................ 65

INDEX............................................................................................................ 66

GETTING STARTED

MAIN FEATURES

!High-speed copying of 12cpm (monochrome), or 7cpm (colour).*1

!Scan once print many (SOPM) feature *2 allows excellent copying productivity.

!Its variety of functions including editing posters and reversing scanned images enable

you to use this unit for various purposes.

!Carbon black ink enables clear copying quality of laser copier level.

!Each ink tank is independent, they can be used until completely spent, ensuring

minimum waste of ink. The print head is also fully detachable, requiring no special

tools for replacement.

!The unit is equipped with a 150 sheets capacity paper tray, allowing the user to copy

big jobs without constantly refilling the tray.

!The output tray is located inside the unit, making this unit compact to save your office

space.

!Designed to save energy with small power consumption.

*1 When using SHARP original data with A4/8.5"x11" paper in the fastest mode.

*2 By storing the scanned data in memory, this unit can make multiple copies with

only scanning once.

USER'S MANUAL

The contents of this manual are as follows.

GETTING STARTED

Provides you with information on how to use this manual, a list of cautions, main feature

of the unit, and other useful tips that will help you set up the unit.

SETTING UP THE UNIT

Lists the setup procedures including how to install the print heads and the ink tanks.

LOADING PAPER

Explains how to insert paper into the unit, and other requirements for copying.

OPERATION PANEL PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Explains the names and functions of buttons on the operation panel.

COPYING

Provides information on how to make a copy and how to setup preferences for copying.

USER PROGRAM

Explains how to save the desired setting values as well as how to change the default

settings.

USER MAINTENANCE

Provides information on daily maintenance including print head cleaning and alignment,

and ink tank or print head replacement.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Provides instructions for how to solve problems.

APPENDIX

Provides you with information on unit specifications and unit supplies.

Conventions used in this manual

In this manual, the following icons are used to provide the user with information pertinent to

the use of the unit.

Warns the user that injury may result if the contents of the warning are

not properly followed.

Cautions the user that damage to the machine or one of its

components may result if the contents of the caution are not properly

followed.

Notes provide information relevant to the machine regarding

specifications, functions, performance, operation and such, that may

be useful to the user.

SETTING UP THE UNIT

Here we explain how to install the print heads and the ink tanks, after removing the unit from

its packaging.

CONFIRMING THE CONTENTS

The following items are packed with the unit in the box.

If any of the following items are missing, please contact your point of purchase or your

nearest authorised SHARP service centre.

!Do not unpack the print heads and ink tanks until installing them in the unit.

!The box and protective materials maybe needed for transportation. Do not throw

them away.

Power cord

Colour print head

Colour ink tanks

(magenta, yellow, cyan)

Paper tray

Output tray

Operation Manual

(this manual)

Black ink tank

Black print head

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

The following illustration shows the part names and function of the unit. Before operating, it

is advisable to familiarise yourself with the unit.

The illustration below shows the unit with all the parts installed.

Operation panel

Use this panel to specify

your preferences for

copying and setting up

the unit.

Output tray

The document is

deposited onto the tray

after copying. Pull out

the output tray

extension when using

copy paper longer than

the output tray.

Paper tray

Holds up to 150 paper.

Adjustable to suit a variety

of paper sizes. Load the

paper so that the side to be

copied onto is face down.

Front cover locking knob

Turn this knob to the

right to open the front

cover.

Maintenance cover

Open this cover to

change the ink tanks or

print heads.

Original cover

Open this cover to set

an original for copying.

Display panel

Displays the status of

the unit, setting options

and the number of

copies.

ERROR indicator

Lights up when an error

occurs.

Power button

Press to turn the power

on or off.

Front cover

Open this cover to

change the ink tanks or

print heads.

Scan head locking switch

Lock the scan head when

moving this unit.

Front Side

Paper knob

When copying onto thick paper,

adjust the knob to setting.

(Return the knob to its original

setting after copying.)

Handles

Released

Locked

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Print head latch

Use this to attach/detach print

heads.

Black ink tank

Cyan ink tank

Yellow ink tank

Magenta ink tank

Carriage

Black print head

Applies ink onto the

paper.

Colour print head

Applies ink onto the

paper.

Internal Part

Bypass tray

Use this tray to copy on a single page. Insert

paper into the tray copy side up. When

copying onto thick paper, open the tray until

it reaches position 2. (The tray has two stop

positions.)

Power socket

Plug the power cord into the

socket.

Jam cover

Open this cover to remove

jammed paper.

Rear Side

Position 1

Position 2

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