MODEL AJ-2200 COLOUR INKJET PRINTER SETUP GUIDE AND OPERATION MANUAL Page GETTING STARTED ● SETTING UP THE PRINTER ● LOADING PAPER ● SETTING UP FOR Windows ● SETTING UP FOR Macintosh ● APPENDIX ● 3 5 18 23 42 48
FOR CUSTOMERS IN U.K. IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE: Neutral BROWN: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
Cautions Follow the cautions below when using this unit. z 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.
CONTENTS GETTING STARTED MAIN FEATURES .........................................................................................................3 USER'S MANUAL .........................................................................................................3 SETTING UP THE PRINTER SETUP PROCEDURE ..................................................................................................5 CONFIRMING THE CONTENTS .................................................................................
GETTING STARTED z High speed printing of 17ppm (A4/8.5"x11", monochrome) or 10ppm (A4/8.5"x11", colour). z 2400 x 1200dpi printing with smoothing produces outstanding quality images. z Carbon black ink enables print quality similar to a laser printer. z Each ink tank is independent, they can be used until completely spent, ensuring minimum waste. The print head is also fully detachable, requiring no special tools for replacement.
USER'S MANUAL Online Manual After preparing the printer as shown in this manual, check the Online Manual for information on preference requirements for printing and troubleshooting. How to Use the Online Manual Explains how to use the Online Manual. Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0 Printer Properties Explains how to configure items in the printer driver on Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0. Windows 2000 Printer Properties Explains how to configure items in the printer driver on Windows 2000.
SETTING UP THE PRINTER Here we explain how to connect the printer to a computer, and a power source, after removing the printer from its packaging. Read this chapter carefully before use. SETUP PROCEDURE Setup workflow Reference Windows Macintosh Make sure that all the accessories are supplied with the printer. Page 6 Remove the protective materials. Page 9 Attach the paper tray and the output tray. Page 10 Connect the interface cable. Page 11 Connect the power cord.
CONFIRMING THE CONTENTS The following items are packed with the printer in the box. After opening the box, please check if the following are included with the printer. If any of the following items are missing, please contact your point of purchase.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS The following illustration lists the part names and function. Before operating, it is advisable to familiarise yourself with the printer. The illustration below shows the printer with all the parts installed. Front Side Output tray Open this cover to change the ink tanks or print heads. The document is deposited onto the tray after printing. Extend the tray when printing long documents. Paper tray Adjustable to suit a variety of paper sizes.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Rear Side USB interface connector (B type) Bypass tray Use a USB cable to connect the printer to your computer. It is possible to insert the cable after the printer has been switched on. Use this tray to print on a single page. When printing large banners, make sure to use this tray. Insert paper into the tray print side up. When printing onto thick paper, open the tray until it reaches position 2. (The tray has two stop positions.
UNPACKING Remove the tape - shown in the illustrations. 2 Open the front cover, and remove the protective material shown in the illustration.
ATTACHING THE TRAYS Attach the paper tray and output tray to the front of the printer. Follow the steps shown below. 1 Attach the paper tray by firmly pushing down both edges. Push here to fix the paper tray securely. Make sure that the paper tray has been securely attached to the printer. 2 Attach the output tray as shown in the illustration. Place this projection toward the printer.
CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE This printer includes both USB and parallel interface connectors. Interface cables for connecting the printer to your computer are not included with this printer. You need to purchase the cable suitable for the connector on your computer, referring to "Interface Cable" (page 49). Connecting the Parallel Interface Cable Obtain an IEEE1284 shielded parallel interface cable. 4 Insert the other end of the cable into the interface connector of your computer.
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD 1 Insert the power cord into the socket on the rear of the printer. 2 Connect the other end of the power cord to an outlet. Power for the printer is turned on automatically. Do not connect the printer to other than a local voltage outlet. Plugging the printer into an incompatible power supply may cause extensive damage. After the printer turned on, go to "INSTALLING THE PRINTER HEADS AND INK TANKS" on page 14.
INDICATOR LIGHTS When only the green power lamp is lit, the printer is working properly. When a printer error occurs, a light will indicate what problem has occurred, as explained below. When turning on the unit for the first time after purchasing, the ink lamp blinks rapidly because print heads and ink tanks are not attached yet. The lamp will go out when the initial setup completes. ......blinking Light condition Ink Power Paper ......fast blinking ......
INSTALLING THE PRINT HEADS AND INK TANKS Follow the steps below for installation. This section describes how to install the print heads and ink tanks when you install them for the first time after purchasing this printer. Refer to "Changing the Ink Tank" or "Changing the Print Head" in your online manual when you change ink tank or print head after installing. Installing the Print Heads 1 Make sure that the power lamp is lit, and the ink lamp is blinking rapidly.
INSTALLING THE PRINT HEADS AND INK TANKS 4 Remove the print heads from their protective cases. Do not touch the metal portion of the print head directly. Doing so may lead to improper printing. Insert the print heads. Insert the black print head into the left carriage opening, and the colour print head into the right carriage opening. Black print head SETTING UP THE PRINTER 5 Colour print head Be careful not to damage the print heads. If any of them is damaged, the printer may not work properly.
INSTALLING THE PRINT HEADS AND INK TANKS Inserting the ink tanks 1 Unpack the ink tanks from their protective wrapping and slowly remove the tape. z 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. z Ensure that there are no pieces of tape remaining on the ink tank. 2 Turn the ink tanks upside down. Do not touch this area. The printer may not print if it is dirty.
INSTALLING THE PRINT HEADS AND INK TANKS 4 Close the front cover. After closing the cover the carriage will return to its home position, and the ink will be fed to the print head (this could take a while). 5 Confirm the ink lamp is not blinking. SETTING UP THE PRINTER The power lamp will blink and warming-up will start. If the ink lamp continues to blink, open the front cover, return to step 5 of "Installing the Print Head" and follow the procedures once more.
LOADING PAPER Follow the steps below to load paper into the paper tray or bypass tray. You can load plain paper and other special paper. For detailed information of paper type, see page 49. LOADING PAPER INTO THE PAPER TRAY 1 Remove the output tray 2 Adjust the guides of the paper. 3 Load the paper. and , and open the front lid of paper tray . shown in the illustration to the width Load the paper print side down into the paper tray.
LOADING PAPER INTO THE PAPER TRAY 4 Move the guides ( , ) to touch the edges of the paper. When loading envelopes 1) Set the paper knob to the "Thick Paper ( )" setting. LOADING PAPER 2) Load the envelope face down with the flap to the right, and then adjust the paper guides to the width of the envelope. Notes for loading envelopes z Load envelopes in portrait direction into the paper tray. z Do not use non-standard envelopes, envelops with clasps, or window envelopes.
LOADING PAPER INTO THE PAPER TRAY When loading index cards, postcards or birthday cards 1) Set the paper knob to the "Thick Paper ( card print side down. )" setting, and then load the Be sure to load in portrait direction. 2) Set guide up, and then fit guide and against the loaded cards. z Most paper and envelopes will be fed correctly from the paper tray. However, if paper or envelopes are particularly stiff or heavy, they should be fed one at a time through the bypass tray.
LOADING PAPER INTO THE PAPER TRAY 7 Pull out the output tray extension to the proper position, and then raise the paper stop guide. LOADING PAPER z Be sure that paper is free of rips, dust, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges. z Make sure all the paper in the stack is the same size and type. z Fan the paper and tap it against a flat surface to ensure it is even before loading into the printer. z The paper tray can hold up to 150 sheets of 75g/m2 (20lbs.) plain paper.
LOADING THE BYPASS TRAY WITH PAPER If you wish to print on banner paper or another paper type not loaded into the main paper tray, use the bypass feed. Only one sheet of paper (or up to 5 sheets of banner paper) can be placed in the bypass tray at a time. 1 Open the bypass tray located on the rear of the printer. 2 Load the paper print side up. Align the paper with the right side of the bypass tray and press the paper button. The paper will be fed slightly into the printer.
SETTING UP FOR Windows To use this printer with your computer, the printer driver should be installed onto your computer's hard drive. In this chapter, you will learn how to install them and how to use the Online Manual. The following term is used in this chapter. CD-ROM Means the supplied CD-ROM with the AJ-2200 software. HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS Check the following hardware and software requirements in order to install the AJ-2200 printer driver.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Installing onto Windows Me (USB interface) 1 Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer by USB cable. 2 Turn on the printer, and then turn on your computer. "Add New Hardware Wizard" window will appear. If this window does not appear, ensure to connect the printer and your computer.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER 6 Click the "Cancel" button. Make sure to click the "Cancel" button. If you continue installation without clicking the "Cancel" button, you may not install the driver successfully. 7 Double-click "My Computer" ( ROM ( ) icon. 8 9 Double-click the "Setup" ( ), and then double-click the CD- ) icon. Check if the appropriate language has been selected, and then click the "OK" button. Normally, the correct language is selected automatically.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER 11 Be sure to read the descriptions in the "ReadMe" window, and then click the "Next" button. 12 Select the USB port (typically "USB001"), and click the "Next" button. If the program displays "Do you want your Windows based programs to use this printer as the default printer?", check "Yes". 13 If a message appears, that confirms you really want to continue your installation, click the "Yes" button. The setup program will start to copy the files.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Installing onto Windows 98 (USB interface) 1 Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer by USB cable. 2 Turn on the printer, and then turn on your computer. "Add New Hardware Wizard" window will appear. If this window does not appear, ensure to connect the printer and your computer.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER 6 Select the "CD-ROM drive", and then click the "Next" button. 7 If a message appears, that lets you know that Windows is ready to install the driver, click the "Next" button. The driver file will be installed onto your computer. 8 Click the "Finish" button. "Add New Hardware Wizard" window will close. Now, you have completed to install the USB port driver. Before long, "Add New Hardware Wizard" window will appear again. 9 Click the "Cancel" button.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER 10 Double-click "My Computer" ( ROM ( ) icon. 11 12 Double-click the "Setup" ( ), and then double-click the CD- ) icon. Check if the appropriate language has been selected, and then click the "OK" button. Normally, the correct language is selected automatically. After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the "Next" button. 14 Be sure to read the descriptions in the "ReadMe" window, and then click the "Next" button.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER 15 Select the USB port (typically "USB001"), and click the "Next" button. If the program displays "Do you want your Windows based programs to use this printer as the default printer?", check "Yes". 16 If a message appears, that confirms you really want to continue your installation, click the "Yes" button. The setup program will start to copy the files. 17 If a message appears that informs you of the completion of the installation, click the "OK" button.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Installing onto Windows 2000 1 2 Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer. Turn on the printer, and then turn on your computer. On this step, "Found New Hardware Wizard" window will appear. If this window does not appear, ensure to connect the printer and your computer.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER 8 After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the "Next" button. 9 Be sure to read the descriptions in the "ReadMe" window, and then click the "Next" button. 10 When the "Copying files" window appears, click the "Next" button. The setup program will start to copy the files.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER 11 When the "Preparations for installing the printer driver" window appears, click the "Next" button. If "Digital Signature Not Found" window appears, be sure to click the "Yes" button. This window will not affect your operation. 12 If a message appears that informs you of the completion of the installation, click the "OK" button. You have completed the installation of the printer driver.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Installing onto Windows Me/98/95/NT4.0 (Parallel interface) The screen images in this section are those of Windows Me. 1 2 3 Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer. Turn on the printer, and then turn on your computer. If "Add New Hardware Wizard", "Update Device Driver Wizard", "New Hardware Found" or "Found New Hardware Wizard" window appear, click the "Cancel" button. On Windows NT 4.0, the screen will not appear. Go on to the next step.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the "Next" button. 9 Be sure to read the descriptions in the "ReadMe" window, and then click the "Next" button. 10 Select the LPT port (typically "LPT1:"), and click the "Next" button. If the program displays "Do you want your Windows based programs to use this printer as the default printer?", check "Yes".
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER 11 If a message appears, that confirms you really want to continue your installation, click the "Yes" button. The setup program will start to copy the files. 12 If a message appears that informs you of the completion of the installation, click the "OK" button. You have completed the installation of the printer driver. If a message appears that prompts you to restart your computer, click the "Yes" button. You have completed the installation of the printer driver.
ALIGNING THE PRINT HEAD Before printing for the first time or after replacing the print head, make sure to align the print head position. Follow the steps below to align the print head. 1 2 Make sure that A4 sized paper is set in the tray. 3 Click the "SHARP AJ-2200" icon and from the "File" menu select "Properties". Click the "Start" button, select "Settings" and then click "Printers".
ALIGNING THE PRINT HEAD 7 Click the "OK" button. The "Align print head" dialog box will appear, and a test chart will be printed. 8 Check the test chart results, and change the preferences to the best setting for each pattern. 1) Select a pattern sample for "Pattern A". Look at the chart A on your test chart. Select the number under the pattern sample, which is located closest to the centre of the two vertical lines.
ALIGNING THE PRINT HEAD 3) Select a pattern sample for "Pattern C". Look at the chart C on your test chart. Select the number under the pattern sample, which has the straightest line. Example: -6 cracked line -6 -5 -4 -3 +1 C -2 -1 0 straight line +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 4) Select a pattern sample for "Pattern D". Look at the chart D on your test chart. Select the number under the pattern sample, which has the straightest line.
HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL The Online Manual provides detailed instructions for operating the printer and a list of methods for dealing with printing problems. To access the Online Manual, your computer must have Acrobat Reader 4.0 or a later version. If it is not installed, refer to "Installing Acrobat Reader" (next page). 1 2 3 Turn on your computer. 4 Double-click the "MANUAL" folder, double-click the "ENGLISH" folder, and then double-click the "MANUAL.PDF" icon.
HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL Installing Acrobat Reader To install Acrobat Reader, about 10MB of hard disk space is required. 1 2 3 Turn on your computer. 4 Double-click the "ACROBAT" folder, and then double-click the "AR405ENG.EXE" icon. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Double-click "My Computer" ( ROM ( ) icon. ), and then double-click the CD- Follow the on-screen instructions to install Acrobat Reader.
SETTING UP FOR Macintosh To use this printer with your computer, the printer driver should be installed onto your computer's hard drive. In this chapter, you will learn how to install them and how to use the Online Manual. The following term is used in this chapter. CD-ROM Means the supplied CD-ROM with the AJ-2200 software. Be sure to read the Readme file before installing the printer driver.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER 6 Check if the appropriate language has been selected, and then click the "Next" button. Normally, the correct language is selected automatically. Read the message on the dialog, and then click the "Install" button. 8 Make sure that "Install" is selected from the pull-down menu on the upper right, and then click the "Install" button. 9 If a message appears that informs you of the completion of the installation, click the "OK" button.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Selecting the printer 1 Select "Chooser" from the Apple Menu ( left of the desktop. ) located at the top- The following window will appear. 2 Click "AJ-2200" icon and make sure that "AJ-2200" appears in the right-hand side box. The printer is ready for printing. For the information on the installed printer driver, see the online manual. Before printing align the print head by the procedure on next page.
ALIGNING THE PRINT HEAD Before printing for the first time or after replacing the print head, make sure to align the print head position. Follow the steps below to align the print head. 1 2 Make sure that A4 sized paper is set in the tray. 3 Click the "Maintenance" button ( 4 Click the "Start" button of "Print alignment patterns". 5 Click the "Print" button. Select "Print" from the "File" menu of your application. ).
ALIGNING THE PRINT HEAD 6 Check the test chart results, and change the preferences to the best setting for each pattern. For the following procedure, refer to the step 8-1 on page 38. HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL The Online Manual provides detailed instructions for operating the printer and a list of methods for dealing with printing problems. To access the Online Manual, your computer must have Acrobat Reader 4.0 or a later version.
HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL 5 Click the to read the Online Manual. To close the Online Manual, click the button located at the top-left of the window. z The Online Manual can be printed out using Acrobat Reader. SHARP recommends printing out the sections which you refer to regularly. z Refer to "Help" of Acrobat Reader for more details on the operation and function of Acrobat Reader. Installing Acrobat Reader To install Acrobat Reader, about 10MB of hard disk space is required.
APPENDIX This chapter shows specifications of the printer, supplies, and how to store the supplies. SPECIFICATIONS OF THE PRINTER Name AJ-2200 Type Resolution Printing speed*1 Paper Monochrome Colour Width Length *2 Min.
SUPPLIES Supply Ink tank (Black-Regular) Ink tank (Black-High Capacity) Ink tank (Cyan) Ink tank (Magenta) Ink tank (Yellow) Print head (Black type) Print head (Colour type) * Life * Part Number 400 sheets 700 sheets 350 sheets 350 sheets 350 sheets 10,000 sheets 10,000 sheets AJ-T20BR AJ-T20B AJ-T20C AJ-T20M AJ-T20Y AJ-H20B AJ-H20C When using 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8"x 10") size paper at 5% image area in normal usage.
INDEX A L Acrobat Reader ................................ 41, 47 Aligning the print head ..................... 37, 45 Appendix ................................................ 48 Attaching the trays ................................. 10 Loading paper − Bypass tray ........................................ 22 − Paper tray........................................... 18 B Main features............................................ 3 Banner paper ................................... 22, 49 Black ink tank ......
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