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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Print Status Window How to Use the Online Manual Outline of the Print Status Window How to Control the Online Manual Print Status Window Functions How to Print Out the Online Manual Understanding Error Messages "Maintenance" Tab Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0 Printer Driver Settings "Options"...

  • Page 3: How To Use The Online Manual

    How to Use the Online Manual How to Use the Online Manual This Online Manual provides instruction for the operation of your new printer. 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.

  • Page 4: Outline Of The Printer Driver

    Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0 Outline of the Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings 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

    Starting the Printer Driver using the "Start" Button 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 Click the "Start" button. Click the "SHARP AJ-1100" printer driver icon in the "Printers" window and from the "File" menu select "Properties". 2 2 2 2 Select "Settings"...
  • Page 6 Click the "Properties" button to open the printer driver setup screen. 2 2 2 2 Select "SHARP AJ-1100" from the Printer Name If the dialog box is setup through an application, all drop-down list. settings will be void when you quit the application.

  • Page 7: Printer Driver Functions

    Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0 Printer Driver Functions Printer Driver Settings Quit button Click this button to quit the printer driver setup screen. Index which allows you to switch between the various ) button setup screens. After clicking this button, click the preference located in the dialog box you want to know more about, and receive a Check button...

  • Page 8: Paper/Quality" Tab Settings

    Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0 "Paper/Quality" Tab Settings (part 1) Printer Driver Settings On this tab, specify settings related to paper or print quality. Reference: Quality guaranteed area and printable area Select the type of paper. This option sets printing quality. Set printer output preferences to colour or greyscale.
  • Page 9 Card Stock Thick plain paper Card printing ! Be sure to use 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.

  • Page 10: Paper Size

    Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0 "Paper/Quality" Tab Settings (part 3) Printer Driver Settings Paper Size "Custom Size" button Select "Custom" for "Paper Size" and then click this button to set Select an appropriate paper size for your document from drop-down custom paper sizes for your document. list.
  • Page 11 Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0 "Paper/Quality" Tab Settings (part 4) Printer Driver Settings Quality 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 19mm from the top / bottom edge of the paper, and 10mm from the right / left edge of the paper.

  • Page 12: Colour Adjustment" Settings

    SHARP Colour matching Select this option to utilise SHARP's original Colour Management System. Returns all user modified settings back to default settings of this dialog box.

  • Page 13: Layout" Tab Settings

    Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0 "Layout" Tab Settings (part 1) Printer Driver Settings On this tab, specify a preferred option for each setting for output layout. Set the number of copies between 1 - 50. Not available when "Banner Printing" is Select the orientation for enabled.
  • Page 14 Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0 "Layout" Tab Settings (part 2) Printer Driver Settings Orientation Image Rotation Enable/disable "Image Rotation" which rotates the printed image Set the orientation for your documents either to "Portrait" or by 180 degree. This function is available if "Landscape" is "Landscape".
  • Page 15 Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0 "Layout" Tab Settings (part 3) Printer Driver Settings N-Up Printing Collate Set this feature to place multiple reduced pages onto a single When multiple copies are printed, this setting places each copy page. Select the "2-Up" option to copy two pages or the "4-Up" in numerical order.

  • Page 16: Scaling" Tab Settings

    Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0 "Scaling" Tab Settings (part 1) Printer Driver Settings On this tab, set the preferences for enlarging/reducing your document and poster printing. Enables you to print an Allows you to reduce or enlarge the size of the print. enlarged image of one- page document onto separated multiple sheets...
  • Page 17 Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0 "Scaling" Tab Settings (part 2) Printer Driver Settings Zoom Poster Printing Allows you to reduce or enlarge the size of the print from 25% Select the number of sheets for "Poster Printing". "2 x 2" (4 sheets), "3 x 3"...

  • Page 18: Watermark" Tab Settings

    Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0 "Watermark" Tab Settings (part 1) Printer Driver Settings Use this screen to set watermarks. Select the type of watermark. Use this screen to view how the watermark will appear on your Create your original watermark document. in this box. You can drag the Use the scroll bar or enter a watermark to your...
  • Page 19 Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0 "Watermark" Tab Settings (part 2) Printer Driver Settings Watermark "Delete" button To remove your original watermark from the drop-down list, Select a watermark from the drop-down list. Select from "TOP select it and click this button. SECRET", "CONFIDENTIAL", "DRAFT", "ORIGINAL" and "COPY".

  • Page 20: Utility" Tab Settings

    Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0 "Utility" Tab Settings Printer Driver Settings On this tab, you can open the "Maintenance" tab of the print status window. "Maintenance" button Click to access maintenance options. "About" button Click this button to display the "About" dialog box for information on the driver name and version.

  • Page 21: Windows 2000/Xp Printer Driver Settings

    Windows 2000/XP Outline of the Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings 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 22: Starting The Printer Driver

    Starting the Printer Driver using the "Start" Button 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 Click the "Start" button. Click the "SHARP AJ-1100" printer driver icon and from the "File" menu select "Printing Preferences". 2 2 2 2 Select "Settings" and click "Printers".
  • Page 23 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 Go to "File" menu in WordPad, and select "Print". Select "SHARP AJ-1100" printer driver icon from "Select Printer" area. You can setup the preferences for the printer driver through the five tabs of "Paper/Quality", "Layout", "Scaling", "Watermark", and "Utility".

  • Page 24: Printer Driver Functions

    Windows 2000/XP Printer Driver Functions Printer Driver Settings Quit button Click this button to quit the printer driver setup screen. ) button Index which allows you to After clicking this button, click switch between the various the preference located in the setup screens.

  • Page 25: Paper/Quality" Tab Settings

    Windows 2000/XP "Paper/Quality" Tab Settings (part 1) Printer Driver Settings On this tab, specify settings related to paper or print quality. Only "Tray" is available with Set printer output preferences this model. to colour or greyscale. When printing colour Select the type of paper. data in greyscale mode, a small amount of colour ink will still be utilised.
  • Page 26 Card Stock Thick plain paper Card printing ! Be sure to use 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.

  • Page 27: Advanced Options" Settings

    Windows 2000/XP "Advanced Options" Settings (Part 1) Printer Driver Settings This dialog box appears when you click the "Advanced" button on the "Paper/Quality" tab. You can make detailed settings for printing on this dialog box. Quality guaranteed area and printable area Reference: Select the paper size for your document.

  • Page 28: Banner Printing

    Windows 2000/XP "Advanced Options" Settings (Part 2) Printer Driver Settings Paper Size "Setup" button (Custom Size) Select an appropriate paper size for your document from drop-down Select "Custom" for "Paper Size" and then click this button to list. set custom paper sizes for your document. Paper Size Click the up and down...
  • Page 29 Guaranteed area is inside 19mm from the top / bottom edge of lines with this option, the print quality is low. the paper, and 10mm from the right / left edge of the paper. Sharp Rapid Select this option when you want to print a document Printable area containing graphics or illustrations with high speed.
  • Page 30 Directly enter the figure or move the job. scroll bar. SHARP Colour matching Select this option to utilise SHARP's original Colour Management System. Select this option to utilise Windows standard Colour Management Returns all user modified settings back System.

  • Page 31: Layout" Tab Settings

    Windows 2000/XP "Layout" Tab Settings (part 1) Printer Driver Settings On this tab, specify a preferred option for each setting for output layout. Set the number of copies between 1 - 50. Not available when "Banner Printing" is Select the orientation for enabled.
  • Page 32 Windows 2000/XP "Layout" Tab Settings (part 2) Printer Driver Settings Orientation Image Rotation Enable/disable "Image Rotation" which rotates the printed image Set the orientation for your documents either to "Portrait" or by 180 degree. This function is available if "Landscape" is "Landscape".
  • Page 33 Windows 2000/XP "Layout" Tab Settings (part 3) Printer Driver Settings N-Up Printing Collate Set this feature to place multiple reduced pages onto a single When multiple copies are printed, this setting places each copy page. Select the "2-Up" option to copy two pages or the "4-Up" in numerical order.

  • Page 34: Scaling" Tab Settings

    Windows 2000/XP "Scaling" Tab Settings (part 1) Printer Driver Settings On this tab, set the preferences for enlarging/reducing your document and poster printing. Enables you to print an Allows you to reduce or enlarge the size of the print. enlarged image of one- page document onto separated multiple sheets The settings you made at...
  • Page 35 Windows 2000/XP "Scaling" Tab Settings (part 2) Printer Driver Settings Zoom Poster Printing Allows you to reduce or enlarge the size of the print from 25% Select the number of sheets for "Poster Printing". "2 x 2" (4 sheets), "3 x 3" (9 sheets), and "4 x 4" (16 sheets) are available. to 400% in 1% increments.

  • Page 36: Watermark" Tab Settings

    Windows 2000/XP "Watermark" Tab Settings (part 1) Printer Driver Settings Use this screen to set watermarks. Select the type of watermark. Use this screen to view how the watermark will appear on your Create your original watermark document. in this box. You can drag the Use the scroll bar or enter a watermark to your...
  • Page 37 Windows 2000/XP "Watermark" Tab Settings (part 2) Printer Driver Settings Watermark "Delete" button To remove your original watermark from the drop-down list, Select a watermark from the drop-down list. Select from "TOP select it and click this button. SECRET", "CONFIDENTIAL", "DRAFT", "ORIGINAL" and "COPY".

  • Page 38: Utility" Tab Settings

    Windows 2000/XP "Utility" Tab Settings Printer Driver Settings On this tab, you can open the "Maintenance" tab of the print status window. "Maintenance" button Click to access maintenance options. "About" button Click this button to display the "About" dialog box for information on the driver name and version.

  • Page 39: Printing Overview

    Printing Overview Print The flow chart shown below provides printing overview. Reference: For more information on printing, refer to Basic Printing. 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.

  • Page 40: Basic Printing

    Select "Print" from the application's "File" menu. Click here. 3 3 3 3 Make sure that "SHARP AJ-1100" is selected as the current Click here. printer. If you intend to change any print setting, click the "Properties" button to open the setting dialog.

  • Page 41: Printing A Watermark

    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. See Starting the Printer Driver through an Application (Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0, Windows 2000/XP) for details Reference: on how to open the printer driver.

  • Page 42: Enlarge/Reduce The Printed Image

    Enlarge/Reduce the Printed Image Print You can enlarge or reduce the size of your document from 25% to 400% in 1% increments. To use this function, open the printer driver setup screen, select the "Scaling" tab, and type a percentage, or click the arrows in the "Zoom"...

  • Page 43: Printing Multiple Pages On One Page

    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 printer driver setup screen, select "2-Up" or "4-Up" for "N-Up Printing" on the "Layout"...

  • Page 44: Make A Poster

    Make a Poster Print You can print an enlarged image onto multiple separated sheets of paper. (4, 9, or 16 sheets available) Open the original file to print with this function, load the paper whose size corresponds to the document size, and then follow the steps shown below.

  • Page 45: Printing A Photograph

    Printing a Photograph Print To ensure pictures taken with a digital camera are printed clearly, use photo quality paper and follow the instructions below. When loading photo paper into the paper tray, insert the glossy side face up. 1 1 1 1 Click the "Paper/Quality"...

  • Page 46: 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 being printed and error messages. It also controls head cleaning and head position adjustment. The print status window contains status window and three tabs.

  • Page 47: Print Status Window Functions

    Print Status Window Functions Print Status Window The functions of the print status window are shown below. Program icon Minimize button This icon informs you of the print Click this button to minimize the print status. status window into the task bar. Reference: Understanding Error Messages Quit button...

  • Page 48: Understanding Error Messages

    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 Condition None Normal...

  • Page 49: Maintenance" Tab

    "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.

  • Page 50: Options" Tab

    "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.

  • Page 51: Sharing Printer

    Sharing the Printer using Windows Networking Sharing Printer Using Windows networking, it is very easy to share the printer. 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, Me, NT 4.0, 2000 and XP.

  • Page 52: Shared Printer Settings

    Double-click the "Network" icon. The "Network" dialog box will appear. 7 7 7 7 Right-click the "SHARP AJ-1100" printer driver icon, and select "Sharing" from the pop-up menu. 8 8 8 8 If the "Network" icon does not appear on Windows Me, Enable the check button for sharing ( ), input your click "view all Control Panel options"...

  • Page 53: Client Settings

    Type the port name as shown below or click click "Printers". "Browse" button and double-click Server's 2 2 2 2 computer name and then click "Sharp". Right-click the "SHARP AJ-1100" printer driver icon, and select "Properties" from the pop-up \\Client with shared printer\Sharp menu.

  • Page 54: Maintenance

    Time to Change the Ink Tank Maintenance In the cases shown below, click the "Maintenance" tab of the print status window to find the colour of the ink tank necessary to be changed, and then change it. Changing the Ink Tank Reference: The ink lamp on the printer blinks fast, and the "Out of The "Ink low"...

  • Page 55: Changing The Ink Tank

    Changing the Ink Tank (part 1) Maintenance Ensure the printer 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 in order to protect the print head.
  • Page 56 Changing the Ink Tank (part 2) Maintenance 3 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 Unpack the ink tank from its protective wrapping Insert the ink tank to the print head of and slowly remove the tape. corresponding number. Make sure that each tab securely locks the ink tank Match the ink tank number by pressing here.
  • Page 57 Changing the Ink Tank (part 3) Maintenance 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 Close the front cover. Confirm the ink lamp is not blinking. The carriage will return to its home position, and the ink will Check this lamp. be fed to the print head.

  • Page 58: Test Print Head

    Test Print Head Maintenance If you are not satisfied with the print quality, print a test page following the steps shown below. 1 1 1 1 5 5 5 5 Make sure that A4 sized paper is set in the tray. Check the result of the test page.

  • Page 59: Cleaning The Print Head

    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.

  • Page 60: Changing The Print Head

    Changing the Print Head (part 1) Maintenance If print quality is poor after cleaning the print head 3 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. Supply Part Number Print head life*...
  • Page 61 Changing the Print Head (part 2) Maintenance 3 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 Remove the old black or colour print head with the Insert the new print head. ink tank(s) still inserted. Lift the print head right above by holding both sides of it. Push firmly into the body as far as it will go.
  • Page 62 Changing the Print Head (part 3) Maintenance 7 7 7 7 9 9 9 9 Remove the ink tank(s) from the old print head and To maintain print quality after changing the print insert into the new print head. head, always align the print head. For details on inserting and removing the ink Reference: Click the "Start"...

  • Page 63: Aligning The Print Head

    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 1 1 1 5 5 5 5 Make sure that A4 sized paper is set in the tray.
  • Page 64 Aligning the Print Head (part 2) Maintenance 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 Select a pattern sample for "Pattern B". Select a pattern sample for "Pattern D". Look at the chart B on your test chart. Select the Look at the chart D on your test chart.

  • Page 65: Keeping The Printer Clean

    Keeping the Printer Clean Maintenance Here are a few points and cautions on cleaning the printer. Take the time to read this page before cleaning. 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 Turn off the power using the power button and Open the front cover.

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    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 contact your authorised SHARP service centre. Plug and Play Screen does not Appear (when the USB is connected)

  • Page 67: Plug And Play Screen Does Not Appear (When The Usb Is Connected)

    Plug and Play Screen does not Appear (when the USB is connected) Troubleshooting If the Plug and Play screen does not appear after you connect the printer to your computer with a USB cable and turn on the power of both devices, follow the steps below to verify that the USB port is available. 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 Click the "Start"...

  • Page 68: Failed To Install The Printer Driver (Windows 2000/Xp)

    Failed to Install the Printer Driver (Windows 2000/XP) Troubleshooting If "A printer could not be found" window appears and you click the "Complete" button while installing the printer driver onto Windows 2000/XP, follow the steps shown below. If using Windows 2000 If using Windows XP 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1...

  • Page 69: Paper Is Not Fed Into The Printer

    20 sheets CHECK4 Is the tray at the correct angle? Transparency 20 sheets Use SHARP recommended OHP films If using banner paper, envelopes, cards or thick paper, T-shirt transfer 1 sheet open the paper tray so that it is nearly horizontal...
  • Page 70 CHECK8 Did you fan the paper before placing into the paper tray? Use only paper that meets SHARP specifications for weight as shown below. Fan the paper, and tap the edge against a flat surface to even the stack before loading into the printer.

  • Page 71: Paper Jam

    Paper Jam Troubleshooting 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 2 2 2 2 Push the paper tray guide down until it stops, and Remove the jammed paper, and then press the while holding it in this position, pull the jammed paper button to resume printing.

  • Page 72: Printer Inoperative

    POWER CORD" in the Setup Guide and unplug the power cord from the printer, and then plug it in Operation Manual. again. If your printer still does not work, please contact your authorised SHARP service centre. CHECK2 Is the printer plugged into a working electrical outlet? Connect some other appliance to the electrical outlet to verify whether the power source is supplying power.

  • Page 73: Nothing Prints

    Nothing Prints (part 1) Troubleshooting If nothing prints even when the power lamp is lit, 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. Check the connection between the printer and Check your printer.
  • Page 74 If you are still unable to print, "Printers and Faxes". 2 2 2 2 install more memory into your computer. Check if the "SHARP AJ-1100" printer driver icon is shown. CHECK9 Is your printer selected correctly in the current application for the print job? When choosing "Print"...

  • Page 75: Uninstalling The Printer Driver

    On Windows XP, click the "start" button, click "Control Panel", click "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Printers and Faxes". 2 2 2 2 Right-click the "SHARP AJ-1100" printer driver icon, and select "Delete" from the pop-up menu. You have successfully completed uninstalling the printer driver.

  • Page 76: Reinstalling The Printer Driver

    2 2 2 2 Click the "Start" button, select "Settings", select Be sure to click the "Cancel" button. "Printers", and check that the AJ-1100 icon appears. 3 3 3 3 Insert the supplied CD-ROM, and then click the If the icon appears, the printer driver reinstallation is complete.

  • Page 77: Faint, Uneven Or Smeared Print Output

    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 If the print output is smeared, refer to checks 1 to 3 below for possible remedies.

  • Page 78: Characters Or Graphics Are Not Printed In Correct Position

    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 CHECK3 Is the paper loaded correctly? same as that specified in the printer driver? If a document is physically damaged when it is output or the image is skewed on the paper, discard the...

  • Page 79: Printed Lines Are Not Straight, Or Have Blank Spaces

    On Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0 Click the "Paper/Quality" tab in the printer driver setup screen, and check if the "Print Quality" option is set to "Sharp Rapid", "Normal" or "Best". On Windows 2000/XP Click the "Paper/Quality" tab in the printer driver setup screen, and check if the "Quality Settings"...

  • Page 80: Unit Does Not Print In Colour

    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 "Paper/Quality" tab in the printer driver setup screen, and change the "Colour"...

  • Page 81: Printing Is Too Slow

    Printing is too Slow Troubleshooting When execution time of a print job is slow, refer to the check list below. CHECK1 Does your computer have sufficient CHECK3 Is the size of the print job too large? memory? It is recommended to reduce the size of the file by lowering the resolution of the print data.
  • Page 82 Maintenance Collate "Scaling" Tab Settings "Maintenance" Tab Shared Printer Settings Colour Make a Poster "Colour Adjustment" Settings Sharing Printer Media SHARP Colour matching Colour Balance millimetres Colour matching Starting the Printer Driver N-Up Printing Status icon Contrast Copies Status window "Options"...
  • Page 83 "Scaling" Tab Settings Collate Make a Poster Colour Shared Printer Settings Media Sharing Printer "Colour Adjustment" Settings millimetres Colour Balance SHARP Colour matching N-Up Printing Starting the Printer Driver Colour matching Contrast Status icon "Options" Tab Status window Copies Orientation...

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