Sharp AR-NB3 operation manual Printer Utilities Windows, Before Using the Printer Status Monitor

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PRINTER UTILITIES (WINDOWS)

This chapter explains printer utilities that are used to manage and monitor the network printer.

PRINTER UTILITIES

The "Software CD-ROM (1)" included in the network expansion kit contains the following two printer utilities.

Printer Status Monitor (for general users)

This allows the user to check on the computer screen whether or not the machine is able to print.

It provides information on error states such as paper misfeeds and shows the configuration of the machine (number of trays, etc.) by means of illustrations.

Available paper sizes and paper remaining are also indicated.

Printer Administration Utility (for the administrator)

This allows the administrator to check information on supplies and error states of the machine and other SHARP printers (compatible with the Printer Administration Utility) that are connected to the network. Settings can also be changed via the utility.

•	In order to use the Printer Status Monitor and Printer Administration Utility, the machine must be connected to
Note	a network.

•To install the Printer Status Monitor and Printer Administration Utility, see "2. INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE (FOR OPTIONS)" in the "Software setup guide".

•To use the Printer Administration Utility in Windows 95, a system file must be updated. See "2. INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE (FOR OPTIONS)" in the "Software setup guide" and view the detailed information in the "Software Selection" window of the installer.

BEFORE USING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR

To use the Printer Status Monitor to monitor the status of the machine, the printing environment must be configured as explained below.

Printing via a server:

Install the software as explained in "Using the machine as a shared printer via a server" in "2. INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE (FOR OPTIONS)" in the "Software setup guide".

When the first print job is executed after starting up the Printer Status Monitor, the machine's IP address is automatically set in the Printer Status Monitor.

Direct printing without a server:

Install and configure the software as explained in

"INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER (STANDARD INSTALLATION)" in "2. INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE (FOR OPTIONS)" in the "Software setup guide".

(This is not necessary if the software has already been installed and configured.)

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Contents AR-NB3 Trademark Acknowledgments IntroductionContents Select Print from the applications File menu Online indicator Data indicator LitPrinting from Windows Basic PrintingWhen Forced Output of Print is enabled Pausing a Print JOBWhen Paper Source is SET to Auto Select When Forced Output of Print is disabledAuditing Mode Windows 95/98/Me/NT Windows 95/98/Me, click the Setup tabOpening the Printer Driver from the Start Button Windows 2000/XP/ServerPrinter Driver Settings Print data Printing result Sided Book Sided Tablet Printing result Print data Right Turning Pamphlet Pamphlet stylePrinting Multiple Pages on ONE Fitting the Print Image to the Paper Printing result Landscape Rotate 180 degrees How to Print a WatermarkRotating the Print Image 180 Degrees Printing a WatermarkPrint data Printing result Text To Black Printing Text and Lines in BlackPrinting text in black Printing lines in blackBefore Using the Printer Status Monitor Printer Utilities WindowsPrinter Utilities Starting UP the Printer Utilities Using the Printer UtilitiesUsing the Printer Utilities Printer Administration UtilityChecking the Printer Status Online indicator Data indicator Printing from a MacintoshMake sure that the correct printer is selected Select print settings When the job separator tray is Note installedClick the Print button When Paper Feed is SET to Auto Select When Forced Output of Print is disabledWhen Forced Output of Print is enabled Open the Web browser on your computer HOW to Access the WEB page and View HelpWhen finished, close the Web pages WEB Functions of the MachineAbout the WEB Pages for Users Click Print Advanced job settingsDescription Factory default Setting Directly Printing a File on a ComputerConfiguring the printer condition settings Printer Default SettingsPrinter condition settings Settings DescriptionSided About the WEB Pages for the Administrator Protecting Information Programmed in the WEB page Passwords Enter the current password in Admin PasswordWhen you have finished entering all items, click Submit Click Print port in the menu frame Setting up the E-mail print functionUsing the E-mail print function Mail Print FunctionConfiguring a setting in the key operator programs KEY Operator ProgramsKey operator programs Mail Status and E-MAIL Alert Settings Information setupSmtp setup Click Alerts Message in the menu frame Status message setupAlerts message setup Click Status Message in the menu frameMode Program Settings Explanation KEY Operator ProgramsKEY Operator Program List Basic Procedure for Configuring Settings Using the KEY Operator ProgramsWhen you have completed all settings, press the OK key Special SettingsIP address settings Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gatewayProblem Cause and solution LAN cable is disconnected TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Network connection problemsProblems during printing Runs off the paper When the dual function board isWhen the dual function board is not Is skewed or itChecking the IP Address Status button How to reset the network expansion kitPrinter Specifications SpecificationsPrinter Driver Specifications FunctionPCL5e Windows Macintosh Sharp Corporation