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
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60
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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.

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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
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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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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UNPACKING
1Remove the tapes to shown in the illustrations.
2Open the front cover, and remove the protective material
shown in the illustration.
Refer to step 4 of "INSTALLING THE PRINT HEADS AND THE INK TANKS" for
details on how to open the front cover. (See page 12)
3Release the scan head locking switch.
4Close the front cover.
Refer to step 13 of "INSTALLING THE PRINT HEADS AND THE INK TANKS" for
details on how to close the front cover. (See page 60)
Remove the protective
material.
Released

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ATTACHING THE TRAYS
Attach the paper tray and the output tray to the front of the unit.
Follow the steps shown below.
1Attach the paper tray by firmly pushing down both edges.
2Attach the output tray as shown in the illustration.
Refer to "LOADING PAPER" for more information (See page 19).
Make sure that the paper tray has been
securely attached to the body.
Place this projection
toward the unit.

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CONNECTING THE POWER CORD
1Insert the power cord into the socket on the rear of the unit.
2Connect the other end of the power cord to an outlet.
The unit will be turned on automatically.
How to deal with error messages during the initial setup
The following messages may appear on the display panel when you turn on the unit for the
first time after purchasing.
These error messages will automatically disappear when the unit completes the setup
process.
If any other messages appear, refer to "CANCELLING AN ERROR MESSAGE" (See page
60).
Auto Shut Off
The unit automatically turns off the power when 60 minutes have elapsed after the last
operation. Press the "POWER" button ( ) to turn on the unit again.
Do not connect the unit to other than 100V-240V outlet. Plugging the unit into
incompatible power supply may cause irreparable damage or fire.
!Be sure that the plug in the outlet is readily accessible to all persons. Power is
present in the product even if the "POWER" button ( ) is off in order to
maintain good copy or print quality.
!To completely shut off the power, first turn off the power using the "POWER"
button ( ). Then unplug the power cord.
Unable to Copy,
Missing print head Shipping Lock is on; Unlock to operate

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INSTALLING THE PRINT HEADS AND THE INK
TANKS
Follow the steps below to install the print heads and the ink tanks.
1Make sure that the scan head fixing switch is released.
Refer to step 3 of "UNPACKING". (See page 9)
2Make sure that the power is on.
Refer to "OPERATION PANEL PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS" for detail on how
to turn on the power when you turn on the unit. (See page 23)
3Load paper following the steps shown in "LOADING PAPER".
(See page 19)
4Turn 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.
This section describes how to install the print heads and ink tanks when you install
them for the first time after purchasing this unit. Refer to "THE INK TANK" (See
page 50) and "THE PRINT HEAD" (See page 52) for the information on replacing
the ink tank or print head in the unit with new ones.
Keep the front cover open securely while installing print heads and ink tanks. You may
get your hand caught between the body and the front cover of the unit if you install
them with the front cover half open as shown in the illustration marked with an "X".
Do not move the
carriage manually by
force.

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INSTALLING THE PRINT HEADS AND INK TANKS
5Open the maintenance cover.
6Raise the print head latch.
Raise the latch until it comes in contact with the front cover.
7Remove the print heads from their protective cases.
8Insert the print heads.
Insert the black print head into the left carriage opening, and the colour print head
into the right carriage opening.
Do not touch the metal portion of the print
head. Doing so may make the head
inoperable.
Black print head Colour print head

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INSTALLING THE PRINT HEADS AND INK TANKS
9Lower the print head latch.
Lower the latch until it clicks into the latched position.
10 Unpack the ink tanks from their protective wrapping and slowly
remove the tape.
11 Turn the ink tanks upside down, and then immediately insert
each of them to the print head of corresponding number.
!Hold the ink tank upright when removing the tape. Do not touch the uncovered
opening on the ink tank, as ink will get on your hands.
!Ensure that there are no pieces of tape remaining on the ink tank.
Ensure the number on each print head corresponds to the number on each ink
tank.
Make sure that each tab
securely locks the ink tank
by pressing here.
Properly align the tab
when inserting the ink t
a
Match the ink tank number
to the print head number.
Do not touch this area.
The unit may not copy
if it is dirty.

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INSTALLING THE PRINT HEADS AND INK TANKS
12 Close the maintenance cover.
13 Close the front cover.
Press both edges of the front cover with both of your hands until it locks.
14 Confirm on the display panel that print heads and ink tanks
have been securely set to the unit.
The unit automatically aligns the print heads, and a test chart will be printed.
15 Align the print heads following the procedure shown in
"ALIGNING THE PRINT HEAD" (See the next page). Start from
step 4 to perform the alignment.
If a message appears, which lets you know that any of print heads or ink tanks
have not been installed in their right positions, go back to the step 1 to repeat the
procedure.
To keep good print head quality, keep all the ink tanks installed to the
corresponding print head.
During ink tank replacement, if the cover is left open for more than 8 minutes, the
carriage will automatically return to its home position.
Cleaning the Print
Head
Printing ...
Alignment Patterns

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ALIGNING THE PRINT HEADS
The print heads must be adjusted after being installed to the unit, or when lines appear
unevenly or with spaces on the output. Follow the steps listed below to adjust the print
heads.
1Insert paper into the unit
Refer to "LOADING PAPER" for more information (See page 19).
2Press the "MENU" button, and keep pressing the (or )
"ARROW" button until "Maintenance" is displayed on the first
line of the display panel.
3Press the (or ) "ARROW" button until "Align Print Head"
appears on the second line of the display panel.
4Press the "ENTER" button.
The message shown below will appear in the display panel. As a part of the
procedures for aligning the print heads, a test chart will be printed.
3.Maintenance
1.Clean PrintHead1
3.Maintenance
6.Align Print Head
Printing ...
Alignment Patterns

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ALIGNING THE PRINT HEADS
5
After aligning the print heads, the message shown below (A
pattern) will appear in the display panel. Referring to the test chart
results, use the (or ) "ARROW" button to display the best
value (select from -8 to +8) on the second line of the display panel.
Now press the "ENTER" button.
6
Specify the best value for "B Pattern" setting in the same manner.
(select from -8 to +8)
Select A pattern
0 - +
-8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8
-8 +8
Example
Look at the chart A on your test chart. Select the number under
the pattern sample, in which is located the closest to the centre
of the two vertically parallel lines.
In the example shown above, "-8" shows the most appropriate
chart. Therefore, select "-8" to show on the display panel, and
then press the ENTER button.
Select A pattern
-8 - +
Example
Look at the chart B on your test chart. Select the number under
the pattern sample, in which is located the closest to the centre
of the two horizontally parallel lines.
Select B pattern
-6 - +
-8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8
-6 +8
In the example shown above, "-6" shows the most appropriate
chart. Therefore, select "-6" to show on the display panel, and
then press the ENTER button.

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ALIGNING THE PRINT HEADS
7Specify the best values for "C Pattern", "D Pattern" settings in
the same manner. (select from -6 to +6)
8A message asking you to confirm your settings will appear. If
you have entered the desired settings, keep pressing the (or
) "ARROW" button until "2. Yes" appears on the second line
of the display panel. Press the "ENTER" button to activate the
new print head setting.
After "1.No" appears on the second line of the display panel and you press the
"ENTER" button, the message appearing in step 5 will appear in the display panel.
9Print a test page to check print quality.
For details refer to "PRINTING A TEST PAGE". (See page 55)
10 Make sure that the following parameters appear on the display
panel.
Example
Look at the chart C and D on your test chart. Select the
numbers under the pattern samples, which have the straightest
lines.
Select C pattern
+1 - +
-6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6
-6 +1
In the example shown above, "+1" shows the straightest line.
Therefore, select "+1" to show on the display panel, and then
press the ENTER button.
Are you sure?
2.Yes
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