Sharp AR_M280, AR-350 operation manual Connecting to a Computer, Software for Windows

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CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER

1. Using this machine as a local printer

When using this machine as a local printer, connect your computer to the parallel interface connector of this product as shown in the illustration.

For a connection cable, prepare a Centronics cable on the market that conforms to the following specifications. The parallel interface of this machine conforms to IEEE-STD-1284-1993.

Connector type on this printer: 36-pin DDK 57LE-40360-730B (D29) female connector or equivalent connector

For the specifications of the parallel interface connector on the computer, see the computer manual.

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Parallel interface connector

2. Using this machine as a network printer

For using this machine as a network printer, a print server card is needed.

See the operation manual supplied with the print server card.

SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS

When using this product in Windows environment, you must install a printer driver in your computer system. Use the supplied CD-ROM for installation. For using this product, either connection through a parallel interface connector (see page xxxx) between the computer and this machine (local printer) or network connection that uses a print server card (network interface card) as a peripheral unit can be performed.

The print server card may be installed as a standard component or optional depending on the model. Contact your SHARP dealer.

The following software for Windows is contained in the CD-ROM.

●Printer drivers

●Printer utilities

●Installer

These are software for installing the printer drivers and printer utilities. If you use the Plug and Play feature or the Add Printer wizard to install the driver without using the installer, specify directly the folder name referring to the directory information of the PRINTER UTILITIES CD-ROM on page xxxx.

■ Printer drivers

■ Printer utilities

● PCL printer drivers (PCL5e and PCL6)

● Printer Administration Utility

● Optional PostScript printer driver (compatible to

● Printer Status Monitor

PostScript level 3) and SHARP AR-xxxx PPD file

● Display Font

(PostScript Printer Description file)

 

1. Printer drivers

A printer driver is software designed to convert print data from any application into data understandable by the printer so that the printer can print out the data.This product, therefore, can be used as a printer only after a printer driver has been installed. If a printer driver is installed once, it is built into your computer system. You need not install the driver each time you execute printing.

2. Printer utilities

Printer Administration Utility that allows setting and monitoring of printers on a computer and Printer Status Monitor that allows monitoring of printer status and display and notification on a computer are provided for network environment. (only in the Windows environment)

For use of Printer Administration Utility and Printer Status Monitor, see the help file. The details of use are written in each help file.

Printer Administration Utility is software for system administrators.

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Contents Laser Printer Page Installation Requirements Battery Disposal Safety Precautions Class Laser Product Laser Klasse Line connection Facsimile FeatureFax power switch Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Maintenance Page Before Using the Product ChapterIntroduction Duplex module IntroductionScanner module/DSPF Punch module Main Features Part Names and Functions ExteriorPart Names and Functions InteriorPart names and functions of peripheral units Mail-bin stacker Upper exit tray extensionFinisher Stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawerOther peripheral units Operation panel Job status screen To cancel the current print job and delete the print data Image Send key/LINE indicator/DATA indicator Copy key Mode select keys and indicatorsPrint key/READY indicator/DATA indicator Custom Settings keyTouch panel Print mode screenDisplay switching keys Job status screen See next Print hold job listPaper Empty in the job status display Mode switching keyJob list Print JOB keyExample Using the touch panel How to use the touch panelCopier feature Facsimile feature Tone ExampleChanging the paper size in paper tray Loading PaperLoading paper in paper tray Paper available in the bypass tray/multi purpose drawer Loading PaperPaper available in paper trays Paper that can be usedMethod of setting paper size and type Select the paper tray for which setting is To be made Press the Custom Settings keyPress the Tray Settings key Touch the OK key to complete the settingSetting envelopes or postcards SpecificationsHow to change the paper size Loading paper in the multi purpose drawerMiddle and lower paper trays Loading paper in the stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawerUpper paper tray Pull out the large capacity tray Loading paper in the stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawerUpper paper tray Gently push the large capacity paper tray Into the printerProper storage Adding TonerStorage of Supplies Page Printing from a Computer Using this machine as a network printer Connecting to a ComputerUsing this machine as a local printer Software for WindowsUninstalling Printer Utilities Click the Start buttonClick the Have Disk button Before installationOn the Start menu, select Settings Then Printers Computer type Operating systemWindows 95 / 98 / Me Setting the Printer DriverRight-click the installed printer driver Select Properties Set each itemClick the Help button under the menu Frame Environment required for accessing Web pagesAccessing Web pages and displaying help Close the helpRemote Operation Through Network Items and outline of menu frame of Web pagesSet up Hold before print PasswordNormal print Printing method of hold job list Enter the fifth digit of the password Press the OK keyUse the same procedure as to enter Press the Menu keyOperation is now complete Enter the passwordEnsure that the desired number of copies Is set Printer account control Printer Basic Settings Making Configuration Setting Touch the key of the desired item to display Making Configuration SettingTo finish the setting operation, touch Exit key PostScript settings Main program settingsPCL settings Custom Settings Press the Menu key to display Custom settings menu screenIts setting screen Custom SettingsPress the Custom Settings key when Setting items Page Troubleshooting and Maintenance Misfeed Removal When using the operation panel on the main unitGeneral misfeed removal procedure Press the Information key to close Misfeed removal guidanceWhen using the operation panel with touch panel Misfeed removal guidanceMisfeed in the paper feed area Misfeed in paper trayMisfeed in the stand/3 x 500 sheet paper Drawer Misfeed in the multi purpose drawerMisfeed in the stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer Misfeed in the transport area, fusing area, and exit area Misfeed in the duplex module Misfeed in the bypass trayTroubleshooting Problem SolutionTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Supplementary explanation for printing User Maintenance Cleaning the scanner modulePeripheral Units Duplex Module Part namesSet the type of the loaded paper Duplex ModuleOpen the bypass tray Loading paper in the bypass tray is now CompleteSetting the printer driver in accordance with your purpose Setting copy functions in accordance with your purposeTroubleshooting concerning the duplex module SeeMAIL-BIN Stacker MAIL-BIN Stacker Setting in the printer driverUsing the mail-bin stacker Specifying a mail binClose the paper guide Misfeed in the mail-bin stackerOpen the top cover Finisher SuppliesStaple sort mode Sort mode Group modeOffset mode FinisherUsing the finisher functions in the copy mode Using the finisher functionsUsing the stapling function from the printer feature Box Staple cartridge replacement and staple jam removalOpen the front cover Turn the staple unit to face up Remove the empty staple cartridgeFinisher Open the paper guide and remove Misfed paper Misfeed in the finisherRemove the misfed paper from the stapler Compiler Close the finisher Remove the misfed paperTroubleshooting concerning the finisher Not operateStapling position quick reference list Part names SpecificationsSaddle Stitch Finisher Saddle stitch finisher functions Saddle Stitch FinisherStaple sort mode Using the saddle stitch finisher functions Using the finisher functions in the copy modeInsert a new staple cartridge into the staple 6box Staple cartridge replacement and staple jam removalStaple cartridge replacement 9Push back the stapler section 8Insert the staple box10Close the front cover 1Open the front cover11Return the lever to its original position Punch scrap disposal9Remove the staple box 12Insert the staple box5Remove the misfed paper Misfeed in the saddle stitch finisherPull the knob and slide the saddle stitch BelowTurn roller rotating knob D in the direction 13of the arrow 11Remove the misfed paperTurn roller rotating knob D in the direction 12of the arrow Troubleshooting concerning the saddle stitch finisher Stapling position quick reference list BindingRelation between print image and saddle stitch KEY Operator Programs KEY Operator Programs Key operator proguram listUsing the key operator programs KEY Operator ProgramsBACK/C Restore Configuration 6Press the Custom Settings key Use the numeric keys to enter the five-digit 3password5Press the Custom Settings key 2Touch the KEY Operator Programs keyDescription of setting programs Preheat mode Energy save Auto power shut-off timerAuto power shut-off Toner save Toner save in printer modeLanguage setting Operation panel settings Auto clear settingBeep setting Disabling of job priority operationDisable stapler unit Device settingsDisable duplex unit Disable paper desk drawersDisable test page printing System settings default settingsDisable notice page printing Print density levelPDL for network port Network port emulation switching System settings Interface settingsHexadecimal dump mode TimeoutIP address setting System settings network settingsReset the NIC EnableTCP/IPStore current configuration System settings initialize/store settingsRestore factory defaults Restore configurationAppendix Printer Specifications CPUList of principal printer functions List of Combination of Peripheral Units Disabling notice page and separator sheet printing Print Area Case of portrait orientation in mm
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