Improving Print Quality | Sharp FO-B1600 manual

Maintenance

Improving Print Quality

Aligning the print cartridge

If print quality is not satisfactory, first try aligning the print cartridge.

Note: Make sure that paper is loaded before beginning this procedure.

	1	Press	FUNCTION once and	twice.	Display:
	1	Press	FUNCTION once and	twice.	PRINT SET-UP
					PRINT SET-UP
	2	Press	once and	twice.	ALIGN CART.
	3	Press	once.		1=PRINT,2=SET
	4	Press	1 to print an alignment page.

(To enter an alignment value without printing an alignment page, press

2.)

5 In the alignment page that the machine prints, locate the line that comes closest to forming a completely straight line.

In this example, “15” comes closest to forming a straight line.

After printing the alignment page the display shows:

ENTER (0-30) 15

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Sharp FO-B1600 operation manual Improving Print Quality, Aligning the print cartridge

Contents

FO-B1600 About the Telephone Consumer Protection ACT Vertical Introduction Applicable telephone line Paper tray capacity Important safety information Page Table of Contents Printing Lists Maintenance Look at the Operation Panel Stop key Speaker keyHold key COPY/HELP key Unpacking Checklist Installation Open the print compartment cover Points to keep in mind when setting upAttachments Removing the packing tape Close the printer cover Connecting the handset Attaching the paper trays Installation1 Loading Printing Paper Place Connecting the Power Cord Open the operation panel Installing the Print Cartridge Remove only the tape from the the new cartridge Change Cartridge Press NEW if the cartridge you Installed is newPress OLD if the cartridge you Installed is old Press Memory Setting the paper size Press To turn on ink save mode, or Ink save modePress Press Once Times Connecting the Telephone Line Cord Connect the extension phone line to the TEL. SET jack Extension phone optionalRemove the seal covering the TEL. SET jack Entering Your Name and Fax Number Enter your fax number by pressing the number keys max digits Press once and 3 times Setting the Date and Time Daylight Saving Time Mode Setting the Reception ModeSetting the reception mode Press To select Volume AdjustmentDesired volume level Speaker If you selected Ringer OFF OK ? to When talking through the handset Press To selectHandset Ringer Transmittable Documents Size and weightSending Faxes Other restrictions Loading the Document Open the operation panel Remove the document Removing a document from the feeder Contrast settings Adjusting the Resolution and ContrastResolution settings Load the documents Press RESOLUTION/ one or more times Changing the default resolution Sending a Fax by Normal Dialing Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialing Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialing If you know the Speed Dial number that Storing fax and phone numbers for automatic dialingRapid Keys Press Function once Once Memory Press 1 for Edit or 2 for Clear Editing and clearing auto-dial numbersReturn to to store another number, or press to return to Date and time display To the date and time display Press Memory Make the desired changes to the name Load the documents If desired, press Using a Rapid Key for a voice callRapid Key Dialing Memory . If not, press Repeat Step Using a Speed Dial number for a voice callSpeed Dialing Display if no name was stored, the number will appear Searching for an auto-dial numberPress Until the name of the other party appears Correct, press Memory Sending a fax by Direct Keypad Dialing Press Redial RedialAutomatic redialing Once. Redial appears in the display, followed by Press Function once Times. Display Error Correction Mode Batch Page Numbering Broadcasting sending a fax to multiple destinations Sending a Fax From Memory Press the appropriate Group Key Broadcasting using a Group KeyWhen you are ready to begin transmission, press Memory Load the documents If desired, press RESOLUTION/ to set Press To clear a Group Key Storing numbers in Group KeysPress To program a Group Key Press to return to the date and time display If the memory becomes full Memory transmission Changing the number of rings Using FAX ModeReceiving Faxes Using TEL Mode Using TEL Mode Display shows Receiving and then Answer the extension phone when it ringsAnswering with the fax’s handset Answering on an extension phone connected to the same line Press once and 7 times Optional Reception SettingsFax Signal Receive Changing the number for remote fax activation Select 100% Reception RatioPress Function once and twice Press To select AUTO, or 2 to Substitute Reception to Memory Example of two Copies each Three originals Select any of the following copy settings as neededMaking Copies Press Once Twice When you are ready to begin copying, pressCopy Cut-off If Memory is Full appears Answering Machine Connection Connecting an Answering Machine Set your answering machine to auto answer Using the Answering Machine ConnectionSet the reception mode to A.M Changing the outgoing message Quiet Detect Time Optional A.M. Mode SettingsHow answering machine mode operates To turn off the function Enter a number from 01 to 10, or enter Press once and 6 times Quiet Detect Start TimePress Function once On TAD Failure Special Functions Caller ID Requires Subscription to Service Press Memory to store your area code How Caller ID operatesDisplay messages Enter the three digits of your area code Fax Voice call Press when you have finished viewing the listViewing the Caller ID list Press Z twice To store or clear the number To delete calls from the Caller ID listPriority Call Blocking voice calls Distinctive Ring Requires Subscription to Service Set the reception mode to FAX Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes Polling Requesting a Fax Transmission Being polled polling standby Requesting transmission Polling security Enter the fax number maximum of 20 digits Storing fax numbers for polling permission Editing and clearing polling permission numbers Press Memory to print the list Printing ListsActivity Report Press Function once and once Caller-ID List Setup ListTelephone Number List Group List Headings in the Transaction Report Transaction Report Transaction Report print condition Press 1 to turn on auto print out, or To turn it off Auto print-out of Activity Report Cleaning the scanning glass and rollers MaintenanceCleaning the Machine Maintenance Rotating the white roller Cleaning the housing Aligning the print cartridge Improving Print Quality Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Maintenance Wiping the print nozzles and contacts Cleaning the cartridge holder Problem Solution TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions Line error Trouble- shooting Dialing and transmission problems 100 Reception and copying problems General problems Answering machine connection Press Start KEY Messages and Signals 104 Recalling Audible signals Clearing a jammed document Clearing Paper Jams Flip down the green levers on each side of the white roller Clearing jammed printing paper 108 FCC Regulatory Information A R P Material Safety Data Sheet 2/3 Material Safety Data Sheet 3/3 Sending Faxes Quick Reference Guide Transmisión de documentos Guía de referencia rápida 115 Index 116 Page Sharp Corporation