Contents Contents 1 1 "Professional" Scan Preferences ("Image" Tab) "Professional" Scan Preferences ("Preference" Tab) "Standard Mode Setting" Dialog Box Preview Screen 2 Variation Preview Screen Default Settings for the SHARP TWAIN Driver How to Use the Online Manual How to Control the Online Manual How to Print Out the Online Manual 41 43 44 45 Setting the Scanning Area Print Printer Properties Outline of the Printer Driver Starting the Printer Driver Printer Driver Functions "Main" Tab Settings
How to Use the Online Manual How to Use the Online Manual This Online Manual provides instruction for the operation of your new unit. It is designed to assist you in the operation of the Online Manual and provide you with all relevant information. For more information about computers, operating systems and Acrobat Reader, please refer to the relevant manual or help file. How to Control the Online Manual Click this button to display the Index of the Online Manual.
Outline of the Printer Driver Printer Properties 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. By clicking the tabs displayed above, you will jump to a detailed description. The items shown below can be setup on each tab.
Starting the Printer Driver (part 1) Printer Properties Open the printer driver setup screen (properties dialog box) by either of the methods shown below. Reference: Starting the Printer Driver through an Application Starting the Printer Driver using the "Start" Button 1 Click the "Start" button. 2 Select "Settings" and click "Printers". 3 4 Click the "SHARP AJ-6010" printer driver icon in the "Printers" window and from the "File" menu select "Properties". Click the "Setup" tab.
Starting the Printer Driver (part 2) Printer Properties Starting the Printer Driver through an Application Follow the steps shown below to open the printer driver setup screen (properties dialog box) through WordPad. First, activate WordPad. (Click the "Start" button, select "Programs", select "Accessories" and then click "WordPad".) Reference: Starting the Printer Driver using the "Start" Button 1 2 Go to "File" menu in WordPad, and select "Print".
Printer Driver Functions Printer Properties Quit button Click this button to quit the properties dialog box. Tab Index which allows you to switch between the various setup screens. Check button Allows you to select one item from a list of options. ( ) button After clicking this button, click the preference located in the dialog box you want to know more about, and receive a basic explanation. Output Image The settings you made at "Orientation" and "N-Up Printing" are shown in this image.
"Main" Tab Settings (part 1) Printer Properties 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. Set the number of copies between 1 - 50. When either of "Banner A4", or "Banner Letter" is selected for "Paper Size", you cannot specify any value for "Copies" setting. Select the orientation for your documents.
"Main" Tab Settings (part 2) Printer Properties Orientation Order Set the orientation for your documents either to "Portrait" or "Landscape". Allows you to change the print out order of your documents. Portrait Check this setting to print your documents vertically. Collate When multiple copies are printed, this setting places each copy in numerical order. Reverse Order Check this box to print documents in reverse order. For more detailed information, refer to the table below.
"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 Landscape Original Size Set the original size when you select "2-Up" or "4-Up" for "N-Up Printing".
"Paper" Tab Settings (part 1) Printer Properties Use this screen to select the paper size, tray and zoom. Reference: Guaranteed area and printable area Select the paper source. Select the paper size for your document. Allows you to customize the size of the paper. Enlarges/reduces the image to fit to the size of paper in the printer. Allows you to reduce or enlarge the size of the print. Returns all user modified settings back to default settings of this tab.
"Paper" Tab Settings (part 2) Printer Properties Paper Size Paper Selection Select an appropriate paper size for your document from dropdown list. Select "Tray" or "Bypass" for your print job. Paper Size Ledger Letter Legal Executive A3 A4 A5 B4 B5 11" x 17" 8.5" x 11" 8.5" x 14" 7.25" x 10.5" 297mm x 420mm 210mm x 297mm 148mm x 210mm 257mm x 364mm 182mm x 257mm COM10 DL C6 A6 Invitation A2 Index card 5" x 8" Index card 4" x 6" Index card 3" x 5" Japanese Hagaki Banner Letter Banner A4 Custom 4.
"Paper" Tab Settings (part 3) Custom Paper Custom paper sizes for your document. To utilise this option, the "Paper Size" option must be set to "Custom". Printer Properties Fit To Paper Size Fit To Page Check this box to fit the image to the paper size. If this function is selected, you can fit the paper size specified for "Paper Size" setting to the size listed on the drop-down options of "Fit To Paper Size".
"Paper" Tab Settings (part 4) Printer Properties 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. 3mm Quality guaranteed area Guaranteed area is inside 19mm from the top / bottom edge of the paper, and 10mm from the right / left edge of the paper. 3mm Printable area The void area of the printer driver is 3mm from the paper edges.
"Advanced" Tab Settings (part 1) Printer Properties Set your colour and quality preferences for printing using this screen. Set printer output preferences to colour or greyscale. Click to access maintenance options. Customize printer output quality to suit your needs. Returns all user modified settings back to default settings of this tab. Open to set output quality and adjust colours.
"Advanced" Tab Settings (part 2) Quality Set the printer output quality settings below. Print Quality This option sets printing speed and quality. You can trade off speed for quality. "Draft" is the fastest and lowest quality, "Best" is the slowest and best quality. Draft Sharp Special Normal Best Select this option when you want to print text data with high speed. If you print graphics, illustrations, or lines with this option, the print quality is low.
"Output Quality" Settings Printer Properties Set the colour matching as well as the brightness, contrast and colour balance of an image. Set the brightness, contrast and colour balance level of your print job here. Check your colour image preferences using this screen. Allows you to select the Colour Management System. The Colour Management System enables you to adjust the image colour on your display to the result of the print job.
"Watermark" Tab Settings (part 1) Printer Properties Use this screen to set watermarks. Use this screen to view how the watermark will appear on your document. Select the type of watermark. Use the scroll bar or enter a figure to set the font size of a watermark from 6 to 500 points. You can drag the watermark to your favourite place by using the mouse. Use the scroll bar to set the print angle of a watermark from -90˚ to 90˚. (The angle can be set in 15˚ multiples.
"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. "Update" button Select your original watermark from the drop-down list. After adjusting the size and angle to suit your preferences, click the "Update" button to save.
"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.
Printing Overview Print The flow chart shown below provides printing overview. Reference: For more information on printing, refer to Basic Printing. Ensure printing has been completed before turning the power off. Do not remove the power cord before turning the printer off.
Basic Printing (part 1) Print This is a printing example using WordPad to print a document onto A4 size paper. 1 2 Start WordPad, make a new file, and enter the text you intend to print. 3 Click the "Paper" tab, and select "A4" from the "Paper Size" drop-down list. Select "Print" from the application's "File" menu. Make sure that "SHARP AJ-6010" is selected as the current printer, and then click the "Properties" button. The properties dialog box will open.
Basic Printing (part 2) 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" box. Reference: See the "Main" Tab Settings for information on setting preferences. Print 5 Click the "OK" button in the "Print" dialog box. Printing starts according to your preferences.
Printing a Watermark Print To print a watermark, for example "CONFIDENTIAL", on your document, refer to the following steps. Open the printer driver and click the "Watermark" tab. Reference: See the Starting the Printer Driver through an Application for details on how to open the printer driver. How to Print a Watermark From the "Watermark" drop-down list, select the watermark, for example "CONFIDENTIAL", you wish to print on your document, and click the "OK" button.
Enlarge/Reduce the Printed Image Print 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[%]" box to change the setting. Reference: See the "Paper" Tab Settings for details on "Zoom[%]" option. Automatic Zooming to the Loaded Paper This printer driver can adjust the zoom ratio for printing according to the paper loaded in the printer.
Printing Multiple Pages on One Page Print 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" setting that has been selected for the document size specified through your application. Reference: See the "Main" Tab Settings for details on the "N-Up Printing" option.
Printing a Photograph Print 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. 1 2 Click the "Advanced" tab in the properties dialog box, and check if the "Output Type" option is set to "Colour". 3 In the "Quality" area, set the "Media Type" option to "Photo".
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. The status window displays Normal, Warning and Fault type messages.
Print Status Window Functions Print Status Window 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 Tab Index which allows you to switch between the three setup screens. Minimize button Click this button to minimize the print status window into the task bar.
Understanding Error Messages Print Status Window 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 Condition Normal Fault Printing has stopped because of a problem. Follow the instruction on the status window to solve the problem immediately. Warning A problem requires your attention.
"Maintenance" Tab Print Status Window Click this tab to conduct print head maintenance, and to check the amount of available ink. 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. Prepare a new ink tank and replace it when required. Reference: Changing the Ink Tank Auto head cleaning Click the "Start" button to initiate cleaning of the print head.
"Options" Tab Print Status Window Allows you to select when to display the print status window. Select one option from the three shown below. Display Print Status Window when printing The print status window will be displayed automatically at the start of the print job. It will close automatically when the print job is finished. Always display Print Status Window The print status window will be displayed all the time. It will stay open even after the print job is finished.
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.
Shared Printer Settings Sharing Printer For sharing a printer on a Windows operating system, follow the setup procedures below. On the computer to which the printer is directly connected 1 2 3 4 5 Click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Control Panel". Double-click the "Network" icon. The "Network" dialog box will appear. Click the "File and Print Sharing" button. Enable "I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s).
Client Settings Sharing Printer After installing the printer driver on the client computer, follow the setup procedures below. For details on installing the printer driver, refer to "INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER" in the Setup Guide and Operation Manual. 1 2 3 Click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Printers". 4 Right-click the "SHARP AJ-6010" printer driver icon, and select "Properties" from the pop-up menu.
Outline of the SHARP TWAIN Driver Scanning What is the SHARP TWAIN Driver? The SHARP TWAIN driver conforms to TWAIN, the industry standard, making it compatible with a variety of TWAINcompliant applications. This driver consists of "Set-up" and "Display image" screens, both of which have two screens respectively as shown below.
Starting the SHARP TWAIN Driver Scanning Follow the steps shown below to run the SHARP TWAIN setup screen. As an example, this instruction is given using Sharpdesk as a data processing application. Start Sharpdesk first. Reference: Refer to Scanning an Image for the detail of scanning process. The method for starting the SHARP TWAIN driver differs depending on the type of application. Refer to the manual or the help file of your application. 1 2 Click the "File" menu and select "Select Scanner".
Scanning an Image Scanning Below is a step-by-step guide for acquiring a scanned image to the Sharpdesk desktop screen using Sharpdesk. It is assumed that the SHARP TWAIN driver has been installed without changing the default setting, and Sharpdesk is running. 1 2 3 Place a document on the original table. Reference: For information on setting a document for scanning, refer to "MAKING COPIES" in the Setup Guide and Operation Manual. 5 Click the "Scanning" button ( ) after setting your preferences.
SHARP TWAIN Driver Functions Scanning "Scanning Source" menu For this model, this setting is fixed to "Platen". Quit button Click this button to quit the SHARP TWAIN driver. "Scanning Mode" menu Switch the scanning mode between the "Standard" and "Professional" screen. "Help" button Click to display the help file for the SHARP TWAIN driver.
"Standard" Scan Preferences Scanning By default, four scan settings are specified for the four buttons on this screen respectively. You can access the most frequently used settings with a simple click. The following settings for scanning through the "Standard" screen are fixed. Colour Matching: For Printer, Interactive: On, Zoom: 100%, Reverse: Off, Auto Contrast/Brightness Adjustment: On, Edge: Soft "Scanning Type" button Select from "Monitor", "Photo", "FAX" , and "OCR" button.
"Professional" Scan Preferences ("Main" Tab) (part 1) Scanning By setting the "Scanning Mode" menu to "Professional", the "Professional" screen will be displayed. Use this screen to specify more detailed settings than the "Standard" screen. Tab Index which allows you to switch between the three setup screens. Colour Mode Use to set the colour mode for scanning. Resolution Use to set the scan resolution.
"Professional" Scan Preferences ("Main" Tab) (part 2) Scanning Colour Mode Setting Explanation Possible usage Full Colour Scans a document according to the computer's ability to display 16,770,000 colours (each containing 256 individual tones). When using a computer that can display 65,000 colours or more, colours closely resembling those shown in the document will be selected. Select this option when working with photographs or documents that require professional results.
"Professional" Scan Preferences ("Image" Tab) (part 1) Scanning Use this screen to adjust brightness, contrast and threshold settings. B/W Threshold Sets the threshold when you select "Mono 2 gradation" for "Colour Mode" on the "Main" tab. Move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease or increase the threshold, or input a figure directly into the setting box (1 - 254). The threshold setting is used to grade an image containing many colours into black and white.
"Professional" Scan Preferences ("Image" Tab) (part 2) Scanning Edge Click the ( ) button to select from the drop-down list. Setting None Soft Sharp Normal Explanation Edge is not emphasised. Edge is emphasised slightly. Edge is emphasised strongly. Edge is shaded off. Colour Matching Click the ( ) button to select from the drop-down list. Setting For Printer For CRT For LCD ICM Explanation Sharp's original colour matching function; matches colours with the printer.
"Professional" Scan Preferences ("Preference" Tab) Scanning Use this screen to view the settings for a displayed preview image, to check changes made to scan preferences, and to save your preferences. Interactive By checking this function, even without previewing the document after changing some settings, the changed settings will be applied to the preview image. "Load User Settings" button Click this button to review settings saved using the "Save User Settings" button.
"Standard Mode Setting" Dialog Box Scanning Click the "Standard Mode Setting" button to display the dialog box shown below. On this dialog, you can change the preferences of four buttons including "Monitor", "Photo", "FAX", and "OCR" on the "Standard" screen. Select the corresponding tab to change the desired preferences. Colour Mode Click the ( ) button to select the desired colour mode from "Full Colour", "256 Colour", "Greyscale", "Mono Diffusion", and "Mono 2 gradation".
Preview Screen Scanning Click the "Preview" button ( ) to display a preview image on the preview screen. Specify the scanning area on this screen following the steps shown below. If the variation preview screen is displayed, switch to the preview screen by clicking the "Preview Screen" button ( ). Setting the Scanning Area 1 2 3 4 5 Click the "Preview" button ( ) to preview the document. A preview image will appear on the preview screen. Move the mouse cursor onto the preview image.
Variation Preview Screen Scanning After clicking the "Preview" button ( ) and previewing the document, click the "Variation Preview Screen" button ( ) to display the variation preview screen. Nine images, which have different variations of brightness and contrast, will be displayed on this screen. By clicking on one of the images, the scan settings will be changed to correspond to the selected image. ! This setting is unavailable when the "Colour Mode" option is set to "Mono 2 gradation".
Default Settings for the SHARP TWAIN Driver Scanning The default settings for the SHARP TWAIN driver are shown below.
Outline of the AJ Series Utility Utility Software You can use your AJ-series unit with two attractive software utilities, "Copy JX2" and "Button Manager". These utilities make this unit more useful to fit various office works. This page shows the outline of these AJ-series utilities. To show each function, click the icon of the utility you require information on. Copy JX2 Enables you to make enlarged prints of a part of image and print multiple copies on a sheet.
Outline of Copy JX2 Copy JX2 What is Copy JX2? Copy JX2 is an application, which enables you easy operation of printing scanned images including making enlarged output and making multiple copies onto stickers. Click the "Start" button, select "Programs", select "SHARP AJ-6000 Series", select "Utility", and then click "Copy JX2 for AJ Series" to display the screen shown below. Reference: For the detail of the steps for printing, refer to How to Print, How to Print Multiple Copies.
How to Print (part 1) Copy JX2 Follow the steps shown below for basic operation of Copy JX2. 1 2 Click the "Change Preview" button to display a scan preview, and click the "Scan Preview" button ( ). An image as shown below will be displayed in the preview area. Click the "Clear All" button to return all settings to the default settings. 4 3 2 If you want to insert a watermark, click the "Watermark" button ( ).
How to Print (part 2) 5 Set the number of copies to print. Click the "Copies" on the information area, and use the numbered buttons (0-9), or your computer's keyboard to input the number of copies required. To change the set number of copies, click the "Number Clear" button and enter the correct number (1 - 50 copies). Copy JX2 6 Click the "Start" button ( ). The printer settings dialog box will open. Set the print conditions as required. Click the "OK" button.
How to Print Multiple Copies (part 1) Copy JX2 You can print multiple copies of the same scanned image onto a single sheet. Follow the steps shown below after running the Copy JX2 utility. 1 2 After performing steps 1 to 3 in How to Print, click the "Special Setting" button ( ) to access the detailed settings. Click the "Image Repeat" button ( ), and select "On" from the drop-down list. Set the Image repeat preferences. Set the preferences shown below to suit the type of paper.
How to Print Multiple Copies (part 2) 3 4 Copy JX2 After setting your preferences, click the "Close" button. The "Image Repeat" settings screen will close, and the previously shown preview screen will appear. To show the "Image Repeat" settings screen again, click the "Image Repeat" button, and then select "On" from its drop-down list. Click the "Start" button ( ). The printer settings dialog box will open. Set the print conditions as required. Click the "OK" button.
Scan Preview Copy JX2 The preview image can be displayed after setting your original. Click the "Change Preview" button, select "Scan Preview", and then click the "Scan Preview" button ( ). On this screen, you can specify the clipping area. Follow the steps shown below to specify the clipping area. By setting the clipping area, the "Scan Size" setting will revert to the "Custom". The settings of the "Zoom Mode" and the "Page Layout" will return to the default settings.
Print Margin Settings Copy JX2 On the "Print Margin Settings" screen, you can setup the image position on the output. Click the "Change Preview" button to select desired print margin settings. Follow the steps below to set the print margins. 1 Enter an appropriate figure in the "Left Margin"(A) box to specify both left and right margins. The value for the "Right Margin"(C) is automatically decided by entering a figure in A.
General Setting Copy JX2 Set basic scanning preferences using the four buttons described below. "Colour Mode" button "Zoom Mode" button "Scan Size" button "Brightness" button "Colour Mode" button "Zoom Mode" button Click the "Colour Mode" button to select the colour mode from the drop-down list. Click the "Zoom Mode" button to set the reduction/enlargement ratio using the drop-down list.
Special Setting (part 1) Copy JX2 Click the "Special Setting" button ( ) to display the screen shown below. "Scan Quality" button "Save/Load settings" button "Page Layout" button "Image Repeat" button "Optional scan source" button "Printer Settings" button On the above screen, click on options shown in the green boxes to make additional changes. "Scan Quality" button "Page Layout" button Click the "Scan Quality" button to set the scan resolution using the drop-down list.
Special Setting (part 2) Copy JX2 "Optional scan source" button "Printer Settings" button For this model, this setting is fixed to "Platen". Click the "Printer Settings" button to display the print setup dialog box. Confirm the "SHARP AJ-6010" is selected as a printer to be used, click the "Properties" button, and after setting the necessary items, click "OK" button to close the dialog box. For the detail of printer setting, refer to Printer Properties.
Outline of Button Manager Button Manager What is Button Manager? Button Manager is a utility software to link scanning functions to "SCAN" button on the unit. This software enables you to set scanning functions to five different scan menus, which will be linked the "SCAN" button on the unit. Reference: Refer to "USING THIS UNIT WITH YOUR COMPUTER" in the Setup Guide and Operation Manual for details on accessing the scan menu from the unit. By default, the following functions are set for each menu.
Button Manager Functions Button Manager The functions of Button Manager are shown below. Quit button Click this button to quit the Button Manager. Tab Click to set scan menu options. "Scan Setup" area Set the scan conditions. Some applications may limit your choice of settings. "Application Selection" area Select the start-up application here. "OK" button Click to save your settings, and exit the dialog box.
Button Manager Settings Button Manager After being installed, the Button Manager keeps active under the Windows operating system. Follow the steps shown below to set scan options as you like. 1 2 Right-click the Button Manager icon ( task bar. ) on the Select "Settings" from the displayed pop-up menu. The setting screen of the Button Manager will open. 3 4 5 6 Click the tab of the scan menu you want to set up. Set up the start-up application in the "Application Selection" area.
"Scan Setup" Settings Button Manager You can setup scanning preferences for each scan menu at the "Scan Setup" area. Reference: The default settings vary depending on the specified functions, which have been selected from "File", "Email", "Fax" and so on at the "Application Selection" area. Refer to Default Setting for Each Function for the details on the default settings. Colour Mode Use to select the scan colour mode.
"Application Selection" Settings (part 1) Button Manager Use the "Application Selection" area to specify the start-up application starting from the scan menu. "File" settings Start-Up category "SharpDesk" will be specified automatically. Your scanned image is saved as a TIFF file on Sharpdesk. The file name is created automatically. "FAX" settings FAX source name The name of the FAX software you are using will be displayed.
"Application Selection" Settings (part 2) "OCR" settings Start-Up Application Displays the path for your OCR software. "Refer" button Select your OCR software. Click the "Refer" button to open a dialog box, on which you can select the OCR software. Start-Up Option Specify initial settings for the selected OCR software. File Format Select the format for the scanned image here. Click the ( ) button to select from "BMP" and "TIFF". The file name is created automatically.
Default Setting for Each Function Button Manager The default settings for each of the functions in the "Scan Setup" area are shown below.
Time to Change the Ink Tank Maintenance For each of the situations shown below, check which colour 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 colour of the ink tank you should change. Reference: Changing the Ink Tank The "Out of ink" error message is displayed on the print status window. The "Ink low" error message is displayed on the print status window.
Changing the Ink Tank (part 1) Maintenance Ensure the unit is turned on before following the steps below on how to change the ink tank. During ink tank replacement, if the front cover is left open for more than 8 minutes, the carriage will automatically return to its home position. 1 Turn the front cover locking knob with one hand and lift the front cover with the other hand, while keeping the knob in the unlocked position. The carriage will automatically move to the centre position.
Changing the Ink Tank (part 2) 4 Unpack the ink tank from its protective wrapping and slowly remove the tape. 5 Maintenance Turn the ink upside down, and then immediately insert it to the print head of corresponding number. Match the ink tank number to the print head number. Example: Removing the tape of 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.
Changing the Ink Tank (part 3) 6 Close the maintenance cover. 9 Maintenance Follow the message on the operation panel to complete the ink tank replacement. Reference: For more detail, refer to "THE INK TANK" in the Setup Guide and Operation Manual. a test page to check if the unit prints properly. 10 Print Click the "Start" button of "Test print head" found in the 7 8 "Maintenance" dialog box of the print status window to print out a test page.
Test Print Head Maintenance If you are not satisfied with the print quality, print a test page following the steps shown below. 1 2 3 Make sure that A4 sized paper is set in the tray. Click the "Advanced" tab in the properties dialog box, and then click "Maintenance" button. 5 6 Click the "Start" button of "Test print head". 7 4 Check the result of the test page. If the print quality is poor, go to the next step. Click the "Start" button of "Auto head cleaning" to clean the print heads.
Cleaning the Print Head Maintenance 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. 1 2 Click the "Advanced" tab in the properties dialog box, and then click "Maintenance" button. Click the "Start" button of "Auto head cleaning".
Changing the Print Head (part 1) Maintenance If print quality is poor, after cleaning the print head 5 times, the print head may be worn. Ensure the unit is turned on before following the steps below on how to change the print head. 1 Turn the front cover locking knob with one hand and lift the front cover with the other hand, while keeping the knob in the unlocked position. The carriage will automatically move to the centre position.
Changing the Print Head (part 2) 4 5 Remove the old black or colour print head with the ink tank(s) still inserted. Lift it straight up to remove. 6 Maintenance Insert the new print head. Be careful not to damage the print head. If any part is damaged, the unit may not work properly. Remove the new print head from its protective case. 7 Lower the print head latch. Lower the latch until it is properly fixed into position. Do not touch the metal portion of the print head.
Changing the Print Head (part 3) 8 9 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 the Ink Tank. Close the maintenance cover. Maintenance the message on the operation panel to 11 Follow complete the ink tank replacement. Reference: For more detail, refer to "THE PRINT HEAD" in the Setup Guide and Operation Manual.
Aligning the Print Head (part 1) Maintenance 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 2 3 Make sure that A4 sized paper is set in the tray. 5 Check the test chart results, and change the preferences to the best setting for each pattern. Click the "Advanced" tab in the properties dialog box, and then click "Maintenance" button.
Aligning the Print Head (part 2) 2 Select a pattern sample for "Pattern B". Seventeen block figures with a horizontal line on each horizontal side ( ) are printed in pattern B. Of the seventeen figures determine which block is most nearly centred between the horizontal lines and select the corresponding number. Example: -6 -8 3 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -1 0 Click the "OK" button in the "Align print head" dialog box. The print head will align itself.
Identifying Unit Problems Troubleshooting When any trouble has occurred in the unit, first, verify whether you can make a copy or not with the unit. Check the items shown below when the unit does not work properly but it can make a copy. Reference: If any copier trouble occurs, refer to "TROUBLESHOOTING" in the Setup Guide and Operation Manual.
Check the Connection between the Unit and Computer Troubleshooting CHECK1 Are the interface cables compatible with the unit and computer? Interface cables compatible with this unit are USB and parallel interface cables. If you are using any other type of interface cable, please change it to the recommended cable. Check if either type of interface is supported by your computer.
Check Your Computer Troubleshooting Reference: Failed to Install the AJ-6000 Series Driver (USB Interface) CHECK1 Is there enough computer memory or hard disk space? To use this unit, you must have an adequate amount of hard disk space. If there is insufficient hard disk space, delete unnecessary files to increase the free space of the hard disk. If there is insufficient memory, close unnecessary applications to increase memory available for printing or scanning.
Failed to Install the AJ-6000 Series Driver (USB Interface) Troubleshooting If the unit is connected to your computer by USB cable, you must install the USB driver. If you failed to install the AJ-6000 series driver onto your computer connected to the unit by USB interface, make sure to enable the USB port referring to the steps shown below. 1 2 Click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Control Panel". 3 Double-click the "System" icon and click the "Device Manager" tab.
Nothing Prints Troubleshooting If nothing prints even when the unit is turned on, please wait a few moments. The printer needs a longer time to process multicoloured or intricate data. If the unit still does not print, refer to the check list below. CHECK1 Is the correct print port "SPRT" selected? 1 2 3 Make sure that "SPRT" is selected by following the steps below. Click the "Start" button, select "Settings" and then click "Printers".
Uninstalling the Printer Driver Troubleshooting If you cannot print even after following the steps shown in Nothing Prints, you must uninstall the printer driver and install the printer driver again. Reference: See "INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER" in the Setup Guide and Operation Manual. Before uninstalling the printer driver, close all applications. 1 2 Click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Printers". 3 Click the "Yes" button in the confirmation dialog box.
Faint, Uneven or Smeared Print Output Troubleshooting If the print output is faint or uneven If the print output is smeared If print output is faint or uneven, refer to checks 1 to 3 below for possible remedies. First turn the paper knob to the ( ) direction and print again. If the print output is still smeared, CHECK1 Has the paper been inserted into the printer with the print side facing the right way? CHECK1 Is the paper curled? Some types of paper have only one printable side.
Characters or Graphics are not Printed in Correct Position Troubleshooting 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" tab in the properties dialog box, and check if the "Paper Size" options suit the size of the paper loaded in the tray.
Printed Lines are not Straight, or Have Blank Spaces Troubleshooting When printed lines are not straight, or have blank spaces, follow the steps listed below. 1 2 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.
Unit does not Print in Colour Troubleshooting If you are unable to print a document in colour, refer to the check list below. CHECK1 Is the printer driver set to the colour print option? Click the "Advanced" tab in the properties dialog box, and change the "Output Type" setting to "Colour". Reference: "Advanced" Tab Settings CHECK2 Does the application you are using support colour printing? Some applications may not support colour printing. Use an application that supports colour printing.
Unable to Scan the Image Troubleshooting If you cannot scan the image, refer to the check list shown below. CHECK1 Is your application compliant to TWAIN? If your application is not compliant to TWAIN, the application cannot acquire images. Make sure that your application is compliant to TWAIN.
Poor Scanning Result Troubleshooting If you get poor quality as a result of scanning job, and you cannot improve the quality by changing preferences, refer to the check list shown below. CHECK1 Is the original clean? Check your original before scanning. If any dust sticks to the original, you cannot obtain a clean result. In addition, make sure that the original table is also clean.
The Scanned Image is Incorrectly Positioned Troubleshooting If the scanned image is incorrectly positioned, refer to the check list shown below. CHECK1 Have you placed the original straight? Place the original straight on the original table. Reference: Refer to "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT" in the Setup Guide and Operation Manual for the detail on how to set the original.
Uninstalling the AJ Series Utility Troubleshooting When the AJ series utility does not work normally, first, refer to error messages and the help file for each utility. If the software does not work normally even after verifying them, follow the steps shown below to uninstall the AJ series utility software and then reinstall it. Before uninstalling the AJ series utility, close all applications.
Index Index "2-Up" Printing "4-Up" Printing 24 24 A "Advanced" Tab Settings 13 75 63 29 Aligning the Print Head Application Selection Auto head cleaning B Basic Printing Brightness Button Manager Bypass B/W Threshold C Changing the Ink Tank Changing the Print Head Cleaning the Print Head Colour Mode Button Manager Copy JX2 Scanning Copy JX2 Custom Paper 20 56 59 10 41 67 72 71 62 56 40 49 11 E Enlarge/Reduce the Printed Image F Fit To Paper Size 23 G Guaranteed area H How to Use the Online Manua
