Sharp X2 manual Case of difficulty Overview, Trouble isolation procedures, Quick checks

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In case of difficulty

Overview

If you suspect your printer is not working properly or you are experiencing poor quality output, follow the procedures in this chapter to isolate the cause, then follow the suggestions to correct the problem.

First check for an error message on the printer's LCD. If an error condition is not displayed, use the observed symptoms to pinpoint the cause and the appropriate corrective action.

Trouble isolation procedures

Quick checks

When you suspect your printer is not functioning properly, check the following items first:

Printer doesn't turn on

If your printer does not turn on, check the following items:

1.Check that the printer's power plug is plugged into the outlet.

2.Check that power is available at the outlet.

3.Check that the printer's power switch is turned ON.

4.Check that the printer's circuit breakers are closed.

Caution - An open circuit breaker indicates a possible electrical problem. Determine the cause of the open circuit breaker before proceeding.

46	Appendix A: In Case of Difficulty

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Contents X2 TECH, X2 Graphic Printer User Guide Page Introduction IntroductionAbout this guide con’t ConventionsOrganization Introduction IiiService SuppliesEME Compliance in Canada FCC Compliance in the USAConformité EEM USA CanadaMaintenance safety Introduction ViiMaintenance safety con’t Viii IntroductionIntroduction Introduction High-speed / high quality printing Feature overviewGetting to know your ColorgrafX Getting to Know Your ColorgrafXFeature overview con’t Quick drying InkMedia widths Media typesMinimum down-time Front view Printer componentsRight-side view Printer Components con’t Rear viewPrinter components con’t Media transport Printer components con’t Media transport con’t Operation panel Printer components con’t Operations panel con’t Ready MenuîPrinter components con’t Operations Entering menu modeOperations panel menu Operations panel menu con’t Menu optionsSet mode Take Up RollerRoll Select Menu options con’t Set mode con’tMedia Type Media Menu options con’tAttribute Wait Cut Cut ModeWait Carriage MagnificationInterval Power SaveMaintenance Date & TimeOption Description Parameters Feed Rewind DelayAuto Cap CorrectionReplacing Blade Life Counter 1Starting a print job Operating the cutter Operating the cutter con’t Replacing cutter bladeReplacing cutter blade con’t Using the take-up roller Setup the take-up assemblyOperating the printer from RIP software Using the take-up roller con’tSetup the take-up assembly con’t Starting the take-up rollerSupplies PrecautionsWhen to replace ink bottle Replacing ink bottlesReplacing ink bottles con’t Replacement proceduresSupplies Replacing the waste ink bottle When to replace the waste ink bottle Replacing the waste ink bottle con’tSupported media Loading and removing mediaLoading media in the printer Loading and removing media con’t Loading media in the printer con’tFeed roller knob When to replace media Removing mediaSupply storage Ink bottle storageSupply storage con’t Media storageManual maintenance process Head MaintenanceNormal maintenance Maintaining print quality OverviewTest Print Head Maintenance con’tMaintaining Print Quality Jam clearance Clearing a media jam OverviewClearing a media jam con’t Jam clearanceClearing a media jam con’t More tips for clearing media jams Clearing a cutter jam Jam clearance Quick checks Trouble isolation proceduresCase of difficulty Overview Printer doesnt turn onPoor image quality Trouble isolation procedures con’tAdjustment auto mode Printer testAdjustment auto mode con’t MAG. MultiBI-DIR Density Control panel menu item Magnification adjustment modeComputer interface test Common operating problems Computer interface test con’tCommon operating problems con’t Poor image quality con’tSymptom Potential Problem Suggested Solution Appendix a In Case of Difficulty Error Message LCD error messagesUser resolvable Manually Menu Tree Appendix B Menu TreeSET menu first level only SET menu detailed OptionsSET menu detailed con’t None YESTest Print menu Head Maintenance menu ADJUSTMENT, Auto menuReplacing Blade menu Life Counter menu