Sharp AR-NB3 operation manual Introduction, Trademark Acknowledgments

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INTRODUCTION

The optional network expansion kit (AR-NB3) enables the machine to be used as a network printer.

To use the machine as a PS printer, the PS3 expansion kit (AR-PK1/N) must be purchased and the product key (password) must be entered in "Product Key Setting" in the Web page (for the administrator). Please consult your dealer for the product key to be entered.

Note

This manual only explains the network printer function that can be used when the optional network expansion kit is installed. For information on copier functions, adding paper and toner, removing misfeeds, using peripheral equipment, and other general information, please refer to "Operation manual (for general information and copier)" that accompanies the machine. For information on the network scanner function, please refer to the "Operation manual (for network scanner)" in the network expansion kit (AR-NB3).

For information on installing the drivers and software cited in this manual, please refer to the separate "Software setup guide".

For information on the operating system, please refer to your operating system manual or the online Help function.

The explanations of screens and procedures in this manual are primarily for Windows® XP in Windows® environments, and Mac OS X v10.2.8 in Macintosh environments. The screens may vary in other versions of the operating systems.

The explanations in this manual are based on American English and the North American version of the software. Software for other countries and regions may vary slightly from the North American version.

This manual refers to the digital multifunction device equipped with the network function as "the machine".

This manual refers to the Reversing single pass feeder as the "RSPF" and the Single pass feeder as the "SPF". Unless specific mention is made, both the RSPF and the SPF are referred to simply as "SPF".

Wherever "AR-XXXX" appears in this manual, please substitute your model name for "XXXX".

In some regions the "Key operator's guide" cited in this manual is a separate manual, and in other regions the "Key operator's guide" is included in the "Operation manual (for general information and copier)".

The "Dual function board" cited in this manual can be installed as an option in some models and is pre-installed standard in other models. For detailed information, please refer to "3. PERIPHERAL DEVICES AND SUPPLIES" in the "Operation manual (for general information and copier)".

Trademark Acknowledgments

Sharpdesk is a trademark of Sharp Corporation.

Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® Me, Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows® Server 2003 and Internet Explorer® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

Netscape Navigator is a trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation.

Macintosh, Power Macintosh, Mac OS, LaserWriter, and AppleTalk are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

IBM, PC/AT, and PowerPC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

PCL is a trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Company.

PostScript® is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

Acrobat® Reader Copyright © 1987-2002 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved.

Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.

Agfa and the Agfa Rhombus are registered trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert A.G.

All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

The display screens, messages, and key names shown in the manual may differ from those on the actual machine due to product improvements and modifications.

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Contents AR-NB3 Introduction Trademark AcknowledgmentsContents Basic Printing Online indicator Data indicator LitPrinting from Windows Select Print from the applications File menuWhen Forced Output of Print is disabled Pausing a Print JOBWhen Paper Source is SET to Auto Select When Forced Output of Print is enabledAuditing Mode Windows 2000/XP/Server Windows 95/98/Me, click the Setup tabOpening the Printer Driver from the Start Button Windows 95/98/Me/NTPrinter Driver Settings Print data Printing result Sided Book Sided Tablet Pamphlet style Printing result Print data Right Turning PamphletPrinting Multiple Pages on ONE Fitting the Print Image to the Paper Printing a Watermark How to Print a WatermarkRotating the Print Image 180 Degrees Printing result Landscape Rotate 180 degreesPrinting lines in black Printing Text and Lines in BlackPrinting text in black Print data Printing result Text To BlackPrinter Utilities Before Using the Printer Status MonitorPrinter Utilities Windows Printer Administration Utility Using the Printer UtilitiesUsing the Printer Utilities Starting UP the Printer UtilitiesChecking the Printer Status Make sure that the correct printer is selected Online indicator Data indicatorPrinting from a Macintosh Click the Print button Select print settingsWhen the job separator tray is Note installed When Forced Output of Print is enabled When Paper Feed is SET to Auto SelectWhen Forced Output of Print is disabled WEB Functions of the Machine HOW to Access the WEB page and View HelpWhen finished, close the Web pages Open the Web browser on your computerAbout the WEB Pages for Users Directly Printing a File on a Computer Advanced job settingsDescription Factory default Setting Click PrintPrinter Default Settings Configuring the printer condition settingsSided Printer condition settingsSettings Description About the WEB Pages for the Administrator When you have finished entering all items, click Submit Protecting Information Programmed in the WEB page PasswordsEnter the current password in Admin Password Mail Print Function Setting up the E-mail print functionUsing the E-mail print function Click Print port in the menu frameKey operator programs Configuring a setting in the key operator programsKEY Operator Programs Smtp setup Mail Status and E-MAIL Alert SettingsInformation setup Click Status Message in the menu frame Status message setupAlerts message setup Click Alerts Message in the menu frameKEY Operator Program List Mode Program Settings ExplanationKEY Operator Programs Using the KEY Operator Programs Basic Procedure for Configuring SettingsEnter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway Special SettingsIP address settings When you have completed all settings, press the OK keyNetwork connection problems TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Problem Cause and solution LAN cable is disconnectedProblems during printing Is skewed or it When the dual function board isWhen the dual function board is not Runs off the paperStatus button How to reset the network expansion kit Checking the IP AddressSpecifications Printer SpecificationsPCL5e Windows Macintosh Printer Driver SpecificationsFunction Sharp Corporation