Introduction | Sharp AR_M280, AR-350 specification

INTRODUCTION

Read this operation manual carefully to use this product properly. Be sure to read “INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS” and “CAUTIONS” before using this product.

Be sure to keep this operation manual handy to refer to it any time.

This product is a multi-function printer that can be used as a local printer and a network printer as well as a copier, network scanner, and a facsimile by installing various types of peripheral units (optional).

This operation manual describes the basic use of the product as a printer and also describes operation items common to the printer and other features such as loading paper, misfeed removal, and user maintenance.

If you extend this product to use the copier feature, network scanner feature, facsimile feature or network printer feature, relevant operation manuals are supplied. Read the respective manuals for using the features.

The following table shows the model names of the main units to which this operation manual applies and their product configuration.

	(As of end of April 2001)
Model name	Product configuration

AR-P350	35 pages/minute printer

AR-P450	45 pages/minute printer

AR-M350	35 pages/minute printer (with a multi-function controller board)*1

AR-M450	45 pages/minute printer (with a multi-function controller board)*1

DM-3500	35 pages/minute printer

DM-3501	35 pages/minute network printer (with a print server card)*2

DM-3551	35 pages/minute network printer (with a multi-function controller board and a print
	server card)*3

DM-4500	45 pages/minute printer

DM-4501	45 pages/minute network printer (with a print server card)*2

DM-4551	45 pages/minute network printer (with a multi-function controller board and a print
	server card)*3

Although the peripheral units are basically optional, some units may be provided as standard components depending on the model.

*1 A multi-function controller board required to extend the product to a multi-function printer that can be used as a copier, facsimile, and a network scanner is provided as a standard component.

*2 A print server card required to extend the product to a network printer is provided as a standard component.

*3 A multi-function controller board and a print server card are provided as standard components.

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Sharp AR_M280, AR-350 operation manual Introduction

Contents

Laser Printer Page Installation Requirements Battery Disposal Safety Precautions Class Laser Product Laser Klasse Facsimile Feature Fax power switchLine connection Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Maintenance Page Before Using the Product Chapter Introduction Introduction Scanner module/DSPFDuplex module Punch module Main Features Part Names and Functions Exterior Part Names and Functions Interior Part names and functions of peripheral units Upper exit tray extension FinisherMail-bin stacker Stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer Other peripheral units Operation panel Job status screen To cancel the current print job and delete the print data Mode select keys and indicators Print key/READY indicator/DATA indicatorImage Send key/LINE indicator/DATA indicator Copy key Custom Settings key Print mode screen Display switching keysTouch panel Job status screen See next Print hold job list Mode switching key Job listPaper Empty in the job status display Print JOB key Using the touch panel How to use the touch panel Copier feature Facsimile featureExample Tone Example Loading Paper Loading paper in paper trayChanging the paper size in paper tray Loading Paper Paper available in paper traysPaper available in the bypass tray/multi purpose drawer Paper that can be used Method of setting paper size and type Press the Custom Settings key Press the Tray Settings keySelect the paper tray for which setting is To be made Touch the OK key to complete the setting Specifications How to change the paper sizeSetting envelopes or postcards Loading paper in the multi purpose drawer Loading paper in the stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer Upper paper trayMiddle and lower paper trays Loading paper in the stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer Upper paper trayPull out the large capacity tray Gently push the large capacity paper tray Into the printer Adding Toner Storage of SuppliesProper storage Page Printing from a Computer Connecting to a Computer Using this machine as a local printerUsing this machine as a network printer Software for Windows Uninstalling Printer Utilities Click the Start button Before installation On the Start menu, select Settings Then PrintersClick the Have Disk button Computer type Operating system Setting the Printer Driver Right-click the installed printer driver Select PropertiesWindows 95 / 98 / Me Set each item Environment required for accessing Web pages Accessing Web pages and displaying helpClick the Help button under the menu Frame Close the help Remote Operation Through Network Items and outline of menu frame of Web pages Set up Password Normal printHold before print Enter the fifth digit of the password Press the OK key Use the same procedure as to enterPrinting method of hold job list Press the Menu key Enter the password Ensure that the desired number of copies Is setOperation is now complete Printer account control Printer Basic Settings Making Configuration Setting Making Configuration Setting To finish the setting operation, touch Exit keyTouch the key of the desired item to display Main program settings PCL settingsPostScript settings Custom Settings Press the Menu key to display Custom settings menu screen Custom Settings Press the Custom Settings key whenIts setting screen Setting items Page Troubleshooting and Maintenance When using the operation panel on the main unit General misfeed removal procedureMisfeed Removal Press the Information key to close Misfeed removal guidance When using the operation panel with touch panel Misfeed removal guidance Misfeed in the paper feed area Misfeed in paper tray Misfeed in the multi purpose drawer Misfeed in the stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawerMisfeed in the stand/3 x 500 sheet paper Drawer Misfeed in the transport area, fusing area, and exit area Misfeed in the duplex module Misfeed in the bypass tray Troubleshooting Problem Solution Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Supplementary explanation for printing User Maintenance Cleaning the scanner module Peripheral Units Duplex Module Part names Duplex Module Open the bypass traySet the type of the loaded paper Loading paper in the bypass tray is now Complete Setting the printer driver in accordance with your purpose Setting copy functions in accordance with your purpose Troubleshooting concerning the duplex module See MAIL-BIN Stacker Setting in the printer driver Using the mail-bin stackerMAIL-BIN Stacker Specifying a mail bin Misfeed in the mail-bin stacker Open the top coverClose the paper guide Finisher Supplies Sort mode Group mode Offset modeStaple sort mode Finisher Using the finisher functions Using the stapling function from the printer featureUsing the finisher functions in the copy mode Staple cartridge replacement and staple jam removal Open the front cover Turn the staple unit to face upBox Remove the empty staple cartridge Finisher Misfeed in the finisher Remove the misfed paper from the stapler CompilerOpen the paper guide and remove Misfed paper Close the finisher Remove the misfed paper Troubleshooting concerning the finisher Not operate Stapling position quick reference list Specifications Saddle Stitch FinisherPart names Saddle stitch finisher functions Saddle Stitch Finisher Staple sort mode Using the saddle stitch finisher functions Using the finisher functions in the copy mode Staple cartridge replacement and staple jam removal Staple cartridge replacementInsert a new staple cartridge into the staple 6box 8Insert the staple box 10Close the front cover9Push back the stapler section 1Open the front cover Punch scrap disposal 9Remove the staple box11Return the lever to its original position 12Insert the staple box Misfeed in the saddle stitch finisher Pull the knob and slide the saddle stitch5Remove the misfed paper Below 11Remove the misfed paper Turn roller rotating knob D in the direction 12of the arrowTurn roller rotating knob D in the direction 13of the arrow Troubleshooting concerning the saddle stitch finisher Stapling position quick reference list Binding Relation between print image and saddle stitch KEY Operator Programs KEY Operator Programs Key operator proguram list Using the key operator programs KEY Operator Programs BACK/C Restore Configuration Use the numeric keys to enter the five-digit 3password 5Press the Custom Settings key6Press the Custom Settings key 2Touch the KEY Operator Programs key Description of setting programs Energy save Auto power shut-off timer Auto power shut-offPreheat mode Toner save Toner save in printer mode Operation panel settings Auto clear setting Beep settingLanguage setting Disabling of job priority operation Device settings Disable duplex unitDisable stapler unit Disable paper desk drawers System settings default settings Disable notice page printingDisable test page printing Print density level System settings Interface settings Hexadecimal dump modePDL for network port Network port emulation switching Timeout System settings network settings Reset the NICIP address setting EnableTCP/IP System settings initialize/store settings Restore factory defaultsStore current configuration Restore configuration Appendix Printer Specifications CPU List 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