MODEL
AJ-5030
COLOR INKJET ALL-IN-ONE
OPERATION MANUAL
1. Installation
2. Copying
3. Sending Faxes
4. Receiving Faxes
5. Printing
6. Scanning
7. Answering Machine Hookup
8. Printing Lists
9. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
AJ-5030 COLOR INKJET ALL-IN-ONE
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WARNING - FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not
expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ABOUT THE TELEPHONE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 1991
"The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a
computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless
such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the
first page of the transmission the following information:
(1) The date and time of transmission.
(2) Identification of either the business, business entity or individual sending the message.
(3) Telephone number of either the sending machine, business, business entity or individual.
In order to program this information into your facsimile machine, please refer to the appropriate
instructions in the operation manual."
As an ENERGY STAR partner, SHARP has determined
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for
energy efficiency.
Declaration of Conformity
SHARP COLOR MULTIFUNCTION, AJ-5030
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
SHARP DOCUMENT NETWORK SYSTEM OF AMERICA
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 TEL: 1-800-
BE-SHARP
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Introduction
Welcome, and thank you for
choosing a Sharp Color Inkjet
All-in-One! The features and
specifications of your Color
Inkjet are shown below.
Print specifications
Printer type Color thermal inkjet, dual cartridge
Print cartridges Color cartridge: Sharp AJ-C50C
Black cartridge: Sharp AJ-C50B
Print speed Color: 3.5 ppm
Black: 7.5 ppm (600 × 300 dpi)
Resolution Quick: 600 × 300 dpi
Normal: 600 × 600 dpi
High: Enhanced 1200 × 1200 dpi
Print media Plain paper, coated paper, glossy paper,
transparencies, iron-on transfers, envelopes
Copy specifications
Copy speed Color: 3.5 cpm
Black: 7.5 cpm (300 × 300 dpi)
Resolution Draft: 300 × 300 dpi
Quality: 600 × 600 dpi
Enlargement /Reduction 25% to 400%
Contrast settings Dark/Normal/Light
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Halftone (grayscale) 256 levels
Copy modes Color: 4-Color Photo/Graphics/Text
Mono: Halftone/Text
Multiple copies Max. 50 copies per original (black copies
only)
Maximum copy size Platen: Letter (8.5 × 11 in.)
Auto document feeder: Legal (8.5 × 14 in.)
Fax specifications
Automatic dialing Rapid Key Dialing: 10 numbers
Speed Dialing: 89 numbers
Modem speed 14,400 bps with automatic fallback to lower
speeds.
Transmission time* Approx. 6 seconds
Memory size* 512 KB (approx. 30 average pages with ECM
turned off)
Resolution Horizontal: 203 pels/inch (8 pels/mm)
Vertical:
Standard: 98 lines/inch (3.85 lines/mm)
Fine /Halftone:
196 lines/inch (7.7 lines/mm)
Super fine:
391 lines/inch (15.4 lines/mm)
Halftone (grayscale) 256 levels
Reception modes AUTO/MANUAL/A.M. (Note: A.M. mode is
for connecting an answering machine)
*Based on ITU-T Test Chart #1 at standard resolution, excluding time for proto-
col signals (i.e., ITU-T phase C time only).
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Scan specifications
Resolution Optical: 600 × 600 dpi
Enhanced: 200 × 200 dpi to 9600 × 9600 dpi
Scan modes Color: 24 bit
Mono: 8-bit grayscale (256 levels)/1-bit/Text
Compatibility TWAIN Standard
Scan to e-mail Yes
General specifications
Auto document feeder 10 pages max. (15 to 21 lbs)
Effective scan width 8.2" (208 mm) max.
Effective print width 8.0" (203 mm) max.
Display 2-line LCD display, 16 digits per line
Paper tray capacity 15 - 21 lbs.: 100 sheets
(letter-size plain paper) 22 - 24 lbs.: 80 sheets
(At room temperature and normal humidity)
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Operating temperature 50 - 95°F (10 - 35°C)
Humidity Maximum: 80% RH
Power consumption Idle: 8 W
Maximum: 36 W
Dimensions Width: 18.7" (474 mm)
Depth: 14.3" (364 mm)
Height: 13.0" (329 mm)
Weight Approx. 15.4 lbs. (7.0 kg)
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As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to
make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice.
The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production
units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.
Important safety information
• Do not disassemble this machine or attempt any procedures not
described in this manual. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
• Do not install or use the machine near water, or when you are wet.
For example, do not use the machine near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool. Take care not to spill any liquids on the machine.
• Unplug the machine from the power outlet and consult a qualified
service representative if any of the following situations occur:
- Liquid has been spilled into the machine or the machine has been
exposed to rain or water.
- The machine produces odors, smoke, or unusual noises.
- The power cord is frayed or damaged.
- The machine has been dropped or the housing damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord, and do not install
the machine where people may walk on the power cord.
• This machine must only be connected to a 120 V, 60 Hz, grounded
(3-prong) outlet. Connecting it to any other kind of outlet will
damage the machine and invalidate the warranty.
• Never insert objects of any kind into slots or openings on the
machine. This could create a risk of fire or electric shock. If an
object falls into the machine that you cannot remove, unplug the
machine and consult a qualified service representative.
• Do not place this machine on an unstable cart, stand or table. The
machine could be seriously damaged if it falls.
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
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• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet locations.
• Never touch bare telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone
line has been disconnected at the network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
• Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.
• Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the
leak.
• The power outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be
easily accessible.
Important:
• This facsimile machine is not designed for use on a line which has
call waiting, call forwarding, or certain other special services
offered by your telephone company. If you attempt to use the fax
machine in conjunction with any of these services, you may
experience errors during transmission and reception of facsimile
messages.
• This facsimile machine is not compatible with digital telephone
systems.
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Table of Contents
A Look at the Operation Panel 8
1. Installation 11
Unpacking Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Loading Printing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Installing the Print Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installing the Sharp Desktop Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Entering Your Name and Fax Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Setting the Reception Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Volume Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
2. Copying 43
Making a copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Copy Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Copying on Special Types of Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Using the Auto Document Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
3. Sending Faxes 53
Sending a Fax by Normal Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Programming Auto-Dial Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Sending a Fax From the Document Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Optional Settings for Sending Faxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Broadcasting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
4. Receiving Faxes 79
Using AUTO Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Using MANUAL Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Optional Reception Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Substitute Reception to Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Distinctive Ring (Requires Subscription to Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
5. Printing 88
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