Sharp M270, AR-M230 manual Printing does not take place, Check the connections, Network connection

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Printing does not take place	(part 1)

Check the connections

USB or parallel connection in Windows

■Is the interface cable compatible with the machine and computer?

Interface cables compatible with this machine are USB and parallel cables. Check which type of cable is supported by your computer.

For the specifications of the interface cable, see "CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER" in the software setup guide for network printer.

■Is the interface cable connected securely?

Check if the interface cable is securely plugged into the connectors of the machine and computer.

To connect the cable, see "CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER" in the software setup guide for network printer.

■Are any other USB peripherals being connected along with the machine?

If your computer is connected to the machine through a USB hub, see if printing is possible when no other USB devices are connected, or if printing is possible when the machine and computer are directly connected.

■If the interface cable becomes disconnected

If the interface cable becomes disconnected, even only once during the machine's operation, then printing may be disrupted. If this occurs, check the interface cable and ensure that it is securely connected, then restart the computer.

Network connection

■Is the LAN cable disconnected?

Make sure that the LAN cable is firmly inserted in the connectors on the machine and the computer.

For information on connecting the LAN cable, see software setup guide for network printer.

■Is the machine configured for use on the same network as the computer?

The machine cannot be used if it is not connected to the same network as the computer, or if it is not configured for use on the network.

For more information, consult your network administrator.

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Contents AR-M230/M270 Series Online Manual for network printer Introduction Trademark AcknowledgmentsHow to use the online manual How to Control the Online ManualUsing Bookmarks How to Print Out This ManualContents Specifications Make sure that the on Line indicator on On Line indicator Data indicatorBasic printing Operation panel is litWhen Forced Output of Print is disabled When Forced Output of Print is enabledWindows 95/98/Me/NT Basic printing Auditing mode About the No Offset function settingWindows 2000/XP Printer driver settings Apply buttonTwo-sided printing Print data Printing result Sided Book Sided TabletPamphlet style Printing result Print data Right LeftPrinting multiple pages on one Fitting the printed image to the paper Rotating the print image 180 degrees Rotate 180 degreesHow to Print a Watermark Printing a watermarkWhen a finisher is installed Print data Printing resultWhen a saddle stitch finisher is installed Punch functionStaple Left Right StaplePrint hold function Hold After Print Hold Before PrintPrinting using the print hold function part How to print a print hold job Points to note about the Print Hold function Printing beginsPrint and Save the Data key Printing result when number of copies is Print data Collate Carbon copy printPrinting using carbon copy print Carbon Copy menuPrinting text and lines in black Printing text in blackPrinting lines in black Print data Printing result Text To BlackBefore using the Printer Status Monitor Printer utilitiesUsing the printer utilities Using the printer utilitiesPrinter Administration Utility Starting up the printer utilitiesChanging the Printer Status Monitor settings Right-click the Printer Status Monitor iconOn the task bar, and select Preferences from Pop-up menuChecking the printer status On the task bar, and select Sharp AR-XXXXStatus from the pop-up menu Click the Detail buttonStart the application and open the document Make sure that the correct printer is selectedConfigure print settings Click the Print buttonWhen Paper Feed is set to Auto Select When Paper Feed is set to paper tray or paper type Printing when auditing mode is enabled Using the print hold functionGiving priority to a print job Press the JOB Status keyTouch the Priority key Make sure that the Print JOB key isCanceling a print job You wish to cancelJob in progress and the jobs waiting to be Printed appear. Touch the key of the job thatHow to configure the settings Touch the Condition Settings keySetting screen Press the Print keyMore information on the condition setting screen Touch the desired setting on the setting screenDesired item and touch the OK key Printer condition setting menu Condition Settings Default SettingsPrinter condition settings Default SettingsN T E N T S D E Sided PCL Settings PostScript Settings Printing the printer setting and font lists Press the Custom Settings keyTouch the list that you wish to print Touch the List Print keyTroubleshooting Printing does not take placePrinting does not take place Check the connectionsUSB or parallel connection in Windows Network connectionCheck Your Computer Points to check in WindowsPoints to check on the Macintosh Power switch on? Is the machine online? Check the machineHas the printer driver been installed properly? Checking the printer driverImproper printing operation Printing is slowTwo-sided printing is not possible Improper printing operation Print quality is not satisfactory Check the paper being usedPrinted image is coarse Printed image is distortedPart of the printed image is missing When data loss error has occurred If a notice page is printedDisabling notice page printing Removing the software WindowsMacintosh Mac OS 8.6 to Accessing the Web About the WebOpen the Web browser on your computer Address field of your Web browserSubmit Print Job setup Setting up the E-mail print function Configure the required e-mail settingsMail print function Link menu, click Direct PrintUsing the E-mail print function Function Command name Value Entry exampleDirectly printing a file in a computer Link menu, click Submit Print JobSelect the print format in Job Detail Click PrintInformation setup Smtp setupStatus message setup Link menu, click Status MessageDestination addresses and time schedule Click Submit to store the entered informationAlerts message setup Link menu, click Alerts MessageEnter the destination addresses Link menu, click Passwords Click Submit to store the entered passwordsEnable Password Protection of this Web Site Printer specifications Index NumericsPrinter Utilities