Sharp AR-M250 series Online Manual

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  • Page 1 AR-M250/M310 Series Online Manual (for network printer) AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318 Start Start Click this "Start" button.
  • Page 2: Contents

    Introduction This manual describes the printer function of the AR-M250/M310 series digital multifunctional system. ● For information on loading paper, replacing toner cartridges, clearing paper misfeeds, handling peripheral devices, and other Note copier-related information, please refer to your operation manual for copier. ●...
  • Page 3: How To Use The Online Manual

    How to use the online manual This section explains how to view the online manual. Please read this section before using the online manual. For information on using Acrobat Reader, see Acrobat Reader Help. How to Control the Online Manual Following Links In this manual, the following buttons are displayed at the bottom This manual uses a link function that allows you to jump to a...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents (part 1) Introduction 2 ADVANCED PRINTING (WINDOWS) How to use the online manual Print hold function Printing using the print hold function 1 PRINTING FROM WINDOWS ● Selecting print hold settings in the printer driver at the time of printing ●...
  • Page 5 Contents (part 2) 4 PRINTING FROM MACINTOSH 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic printing Troubleshooting ● Selecting paper settings Printing does not take place ● Printing ● Check the connections ● When "Paper Feed" is set to "Auto Select" ● Check Your Computer ●...
  • Page 6 Contents (part 3) 7 WEB PAGE IN THE MACHINE About the Web page ● Accessing the Web page Directly printing a file in a computer E-mail print function ● Setting up the E-mail print function ● Using the E-mail print function E-mail status and e-mail alert settings ●...
  • Page 7: Basic Printing

    If the ON LINE indicator is not The "Print" dialog box will appear. COPY on, press the [PRINT] key to Make sure that "SHARP AR-XXXX" is selected switch to printer mode and then ON LINE PRINT DATA as the printer. If you need to change any print touch the [ONLINE] key.
  • Page 8: When "Paper Selection" Is Set To "Auto Select

    PRINTING FROM WINDOWS Basic printing (part 2) When "Paper Selection" is set to "Auto Select" Click the "Print" button ("OK" button in Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0). If "Paper Selection" is set to "Auto Select" in the "Paper" tab of the printer driver setup screen and the correct size of paper for a print job is not loaded in the machine, the printing procedure will vary depending on the "FORCED OUTPUT OF PRINT"...
  • Page 9: When The "Paper Selection" Setting Is "Paper Source" Or "Paper Type

    PRINTING FROM WINDOWS Basic printing (part 3) When the "Paper Selection" setting is "Paper Source" or "Paper Type" When "Paper Selection" in the "Paper" tab of the printer driver If you selected the "Paper Source" or "Paper Type" in the printer driver setup screen but there is no paper in the trays that setup screen is set to: matches your selection, printing will take place as follows:...
  • Page 10: Auditing Mode

    PRINTING FROM WINDOWS Basic printing (part 4) Auditing mode When "AUDITING MODE" is enabled in the key operator To have the job control screen automatically appear programs, a 5-digit account number must be entered in the Note each time you open the printer driver to print, select the printer driver setup screen in order to print.
  • Page 11: Opening The Printer Driver From The "Start" Button

    "Printers". ● In Windows 2000, click the "Start" button and select "Settings". Click the "SHARP AR-XXXX" printer driver icon ● In Windows Server 2003, click the "Start" button and then click "Printers and Faxes". Go to step 3.
  • Page 12: Printer Driver Settings

    PRINTING FROM WINDOWS Printer driver settings To view Help for a setting, click the button in the upper right-hand corner of the window and then click the setting. Some restrictions exist on the combinations of settings that can be selected in the printer driver setup screen. When a restriction is in effect, an information icon ( ) will appear next to the setting.
  • Page 13: Two-Sided Printing

    PRINTING FROM WINDOWS Two-sided printing (part 1) This feature allows you to print on both sides of the paper. To use this function, open the printer driver setup screen and select "2-Sided (Book)" or "2-Sided (Tablet)" from "Document Style" in the "Main" tab. ☞...
  • Page 14: Pamphlet Style

    PRINTING FROM WINDOWS Two-sided printing (part 2) Pamphlet style Pamphlet style prints two pages each on the front and back of each sheet of paper (four pages total on one sheet) so that the sheets can be folded down the center and bound to create a pamphlet. This function is convenient when you wish to compile printed pages into a pamphlet.
  • Page 15: Printing Multiple Pages On One

    PRINTING FROM WINDOWS Printing multiple pages on one page This feature allows you to reduce and print two, four, six, eight or sixteen document pages on a single sheet of paper. To use this function, open the printer driver setup screen and select the number of pages per sheet (2-Up, 4-Up, 6-Up, 8-Up, or 16-Up) in "N-Up Printing"...
  • Page 16: Fitting The Printed Image To The Paper

    PRINTING FROM WINDOWS Fitting the printed image to the paper The printer driver can adjust the size of the printed image to match the size of the paper loaded in the machine. Follow the steps shown below to use this function. The explanation below assumes that you intend to print a Ledger size document on letter size paper.
  • Page 17: Rotating The Print Image 180 Degrees

    PRINTING FROM WINDOWS Rotating the print image 180 degrees The print image can be rotated 180 degrees. This feature is used to enable correct printing on envelopes and other paper with flaps that can only be loaded in one orientation. Use this feature when automatic rotation (which takes place when the loaded paper is the same size as the print image and the orientations are different) results in reversal of the top and bottom of the image.
  • Page 18: Printing A Watermark

    PRINTING FROM WINDOWS Printing a watermark You can print a watermark such as "CONFIDENTIAL" on your document. To print a watermark, open the printer driver, click the "Watermarks" tab, and follow the steps below. ☞ Basic printing for details on how to open the printer driver. How to Print a Watermark From the "Watermark"...
  • Page 19: Stapling Printed Pages (When A Finisher Is Installed)

    PRINTING FROM WINDOWS Stapling printed pages (when a finisher is installed) (part 1) When a finisher is installed, printed pages can be stapled. To use this feature, open the printer driver setup screen and select it in the "Finishing" field of the "Main" tab. ☞...
  • Page 20: When A Saddle Stitch Finisher Is Installed

    PRINTING FROM WINDOWS Stapling printed pages (when a finisher is installed) (part 2) When a saddle stitch finisher is installed When a saddle stitch finisher is installed, the binding edge and number of staples can be selected to produce the following printing results: Staple Left Right...
  • Page 21: Print Hold Function

    ADVANCED PRINTING (WINDOWS) Print hold function A print job sent to the machine can be held in the machine's memory until the operator initiates printing from the operation panel of the machine. This is called the Print Hold function. There are four methods for holding print jobs with the Print Hold function. Hold After Print Hold Before Print When this method is selected, the print job is printed and then...
  • Page 22: Printing Using The Print Hold Function

    ADVANCED PRINTING (WINDOWS) Printing using the print hold function (part 1) Selecting print hold settings in the printer driver at the time of printing Select the Print Hold function in the job control screen (see below), which is opened by clicking the "Job Control"...
  • Page 23: How To Print A Print Hold Job

    ADVANCED PRINTING (WINDOWS) Printing using the print hold function (part 2) How to print a print hold job When you print a job using the Print Hold function, the job is stored in the print hold job list in the initial screen of printer mode. Follow the steps below to print the print hold job.
  • Page 24: Points To Note About The Print Hold Function

    ADVANCED PRINTING (WINDOWS) Printing using the print hold function (part 3) Touch the [PRINT AND DELETE THE DATA] key Printing begins. or the [PRINT AND SAVE THE DATA] key. If another print job is already in progress, the job is stored.
  • Page 25: Carbon Copy Print

    ADVANCED PRINTING (WINDOWS) Carbon copy print Carbon copy print is used to print copies of the same page on different types of paper. Each paper type is loaded in a different tray, and the different paper types must all be the same size. For example, carbon copy print can be performed with standard paper in tray 1 and colored paper in tray 2 for output as an invoice original and copy.
  • Page 26: Printing Using Carbon Copy Print

    ADVANCED PRINTING (WINDOWS) Printing using carbon copy print To use the carbon copy print function, select the "Carbon Copy" checkbox in the "Paper" tab of the printer driver setup screen, and then click the "Carbon Copy Settings" button to configure print settings.
  • Page 27: Printing Text And Lines In Black

    ADVANCED PRINTING (WINDOWS) Printing text and lines in black Color text and lines that are faint when printed normally can be printed in black to improve legibility. Printing text in black Printing lines in black Text that is any color other than white is printed in black. Lines and solids that are any color other than white are printed To use this function, open the printer driver setup screen and in black.
  • Page 28: Printer Utilities

    This allows the administrator to check information on supplies guide for network printer. (This is not necessary if the software and error states of the machine and other SHARP printers has already been installed and configured.) (compatible with the Printer Administration Utility) that are connected to the network.
  • Page 29: Using The Printer Utilities

    Click the "Start" button, point to "All Programs" ("Programs" in operating systems other than Windows XP/Server 2003) and operating systems other than Windows XP/Server 2003) and then "SHARP Printer Status Monitor". Select "Printer Status then "SHARP Printer Administration Utility". Select "Help". Monitor".
  • Page 30: Changing The Printer Status Monitor Settings

    PRINTER UTILITIES (WINDOWS) Using the printer utilities (part 2) Changing the Printer Status Monitor settings Once installed, the Printer Status Monitor normally runs in the background in Windows. If you need to change the Printer Status Monitor settings, follow the steps below. Right-click the Printer Status Monitor icon ( Change the Printer Status Monitor settings as desired.
  • Page 31: Checking The Printer Status

    The window expands to show machine status details. By default, the collapsed window initially appears when Note "SHARP AR-XXXX Status" is selected in Step 1. If desired, you can change the setting to have the expanded window initially appear. ☞...
  • Page 32: Selecting Paper Settings

    PRINTING FROM MACINTOSH Basic printing (part 1) To use the machine as a printer for the Macintosh, the PS3 expansion kit must be installed and the machine must be connected to a network. To install the PPD file and configure the printer driver settings, see the software setup guide for network printer. Before printing, make sure that the correct size of paper for your document has been loaded in the machine.
  • Page 33 PRINTING FROM MACINTOSH Basic printing (part 2) Mac OS 9 Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu of SimpleText. Make sure that the correct printer is selected. Select paper settings. The paper size, paper orientation, and enlarge/reduce can be selected. Click the [OK] button.
  • Page 34: Printing

    PRINTING FROM MACINTOSH Basic printing (part 3) Printing Make sure that the ON LINE indicator on the Make sure that the correct printer is selected. operation panel is lit. If the ON LINE indicator is not COPY on, press the [PRINT] key to switch to printer mode and then ON LINE PRINT...
  • Page 35 PRINTING FROM MACINTOSH Basic printing (part 4) Printing begins. Configure print settings. Click next to "Copies & Pages" ● The output tray can be selected in the key operator Note ("General" in Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2) programs (see "OUTPUT TRAYS" in the key and select the settings that you operator's guide).
  • Page 36: When "Paper Feed" Is Set To "Auto Select

    PRINTING FROM MACINTOSH Basic printing (part 5) When "Paper Feed" is set to "Auto Select" If "Paper Feed" is set to "Auto Select" in the Print window and When "FORCED OUTPUT OF PRINT" is disabled the correct size of paper is not loaded in the machine, the If the bypass tray can be used, a message prompting you to printing method will vary depending on the "FORCED OUTPUT print from the bypass tray will appear in the touch panel.
  • Page 37: When "Paper Feed" Is Set To Paper Tray Or Paper Type

    PRINTING FROM MACINTOSH Basic printing (part 6) When "Paper Feed" is set to paper tray or paper type If "Paper Feed" (or "Paper Source" in "General" in Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2) is set to paper tray or paper type in the Print window but there is no paper in the trays that matches your selection, printing will take place as follows: The size and type of paper loaded in each tray and whether or not the paper loaded in each tray can be used for printing are specified in the "TRAY SETTINGS"...
  • Page 38: Two-Sided Printing

    PRINTING FROM MACINTOSH Two-sided printing (part 1) This feature allows you to print on both sides of the paper. ● Paper sizes that can be used for two-sided printing are Ledger, Letter, Letter-R, Legal, A3, A4, A4R, A5, B4, B5, B5R, and Note Foolscap.
  • Page 39 PRINTING FROM MACINTOSH Two-sided printing (part 2) Mac OS X Mac OS 9 Select [Layout]. Select [Output/Document Style]. Select [Long-edged binding] or [Short-edged Select [Flip on long edge] or [Flip on short binding]. edge]. ● In Mac OS X v10.1.5, select the settings in [Duplex]. Note ●...
  • Page 40: Pamphlet Style

    PRINTING FROM MACINTOSH Two-sided printing (part 3) Pamphlet style Pamphlet style prints two pages each on the front and back of each sheet of paper (four pages total on one sheet) so that the sheets can be folded down the center and bound to create a pamphlet. This function is convenient when you wish to compile printed pages into a pamphlet. The following examples show how 8 pages are printed when pamphlet style is selected.
  • Page 41 PRINTING FROM MACINTOSH Two-sided printing (part 4) (This function cannot be used in Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2 and Mac OS X v10.1.5.) Select [Printer Features]. Select the "Binding Edge". [2 Staples] can be selected in the "Staple" menu when a saddle stitch finisher is installed.
  • Page 42: Printing Multiple Pages On One

    PRINTING FROM MACINTOSH Printing multiple pages on one page (part 1) This function can be used to reduce the print image and print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper. This is convenient when you want to print multiple images such as photos on a single sheet of paper, and when you want to conserve paper.
  • Page 43: Printing Multiple Pages On One Page

    PRINTING FROM MACINTOSH Printing multiple pages on one page (part 2) Mac OS X Select [Layout]. Select the number of pages per sheet. Select the order of the pages. If you wish to print borderlines, select the desired type of borderline. CONTENTS...
  • Page 44 PRINTING FROM MACINTOSH Printing multiple pages on one page (part 3) Mac OS 9 Select [Layout]. Select the number of pages per sheet. Select the order of the pages. If you wish to print borderlines, select the desired type of borderline. CONTENTS...
  • Page 45: Fitting The Printed Image To The Paper

    PRINTING FROM MACINTOSH Fitting the printed image to the paper The printer driver can adjust the size of the printed image to match the size of the paper loaded in the machine. (This function can only be used in Mac OS X v10.4 to 10.4.8.) Follow the steps shown below to use this function.
  • Page 46: Rotating The Print Image 180 Degrees

    PRINTING FROM MACINTOSH Rotating the print image 180 degrees (part 1) The print image can be rotated 180 degrees. This feature is used to enable correct printing on envelopes and other paper with flaps that can only be loaded in one orientation. Use this feature when automatic rotation (which takes place when the loaded paper is the same size as the print image and the orientations are different) results in reversal of the top and bottom of the image.
  • Page 47 PRINTING FROM MACINTOSH Rotating the print image 180 degrees (part 2) Mac OS 9 Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu and select [PostScript Options]. Select the [Flip Horizontal] and [Flip Vertical] checkboxes The print image will show an image of the print result. Click the [OK] button.
  • Page 48: Printing A Watermark

    PRINTING FROM MACINTOSH Printing a watermark (part 1) You can print a watermark such as "CONFIDENTIAL" on your document. Mac OS X Select [Watermarks]. Click the [Watermark] checkbox and configure watermark settings. Detailed watermark settings can be configured such as selection of the text and editing of the font.
  • Page 49 PRINTING FROM MACINTOSH Printing a watermark (part 2) Mac OS 9 Select [Watermark]. Configure watermark settings. Detailed watermark settings can be configured. Select the text from the "Watermark" menu. Select the size and angle of the text from the corresponding menus. CONTENTS...
  • Page 50: When A Finisher Is Installed

    PRINTING FROM MACINTOSH Stapling printed pages (when a finisher is installed) (part 1) When a finisher is installed, printed pages can be stapled. ● The maximum number of sheets that can be stapled is 30. When a saddle stitch finisher is installed, up to 50 sheets can be stapled Note (up to 25 sheets when the paper size is B4, Foolscap, or larger).
  • Page 51: When A Saddle Stitch Finisher Is Installed

    PRINTING FROM MACINTOSH Stapling printed pages (when a finisher is installed) (part 2) When a saddle stitch finisher is installed When a saddle stitch finisher is installed, the binding edge and number of staples can be selected to produce the following printing results: Staple Left Right...
  • Page 52: Mac Os X

    PRINTING FROM MACINTOSH Stapling printed pages (when a finisher is installed) (part 3) Mac OS X Mac OS 9 Select [Output/Document Style]. Select [Printer Features]. Select the staple function or the punch function. Select the "Binding Edge". If you are stapling, select the stapling pattern from the "1-Sided Staple"...
  • Page 53: Printing When Auditing Mode Is Enabled

    PRINTING FROM MACINTOSH Job control function (Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2 and Mac OS X v10.2 to 10.4) Printing when auditing mode is enabled Using the print hold function When "AUDITING MODE" is enabled in the key operator The print hold function is enabled in "Job Control" in the Print programs, enter your 5-digit account number in "Account window.
  • Page 54: Giving Priority To A Print Job / Canceling A Print Job

    OPERATION AT THE MACHINE Giving priority to a print job / Canceling a print job (part 1) Giving priority to a print job When a print job is waiting because the machine is copying or printing a received fax, the following procedure can be used to interrupt the current job and immediately print the print job.
  • Page 55: Canceling A Print Job

    OPERATION AT THE MACHINE Giving priority to a print job / Canceling a print job (part 2) Canceling a print job A print job in progress or waiting to be printed can be canceled. Use the print job status screen to cancel the job. Press the [JOB STATUS] key.
  • Page 56: Configuring The Printer Condition Settings

    OPERATION AT THE MACHINE Configuring the printer condition settings (part 1) The printer condition settings allow basic printer settings to be configured. The following items can be set: ● DEFAULT SETTINGS: Basic settings used in printing. ● PostScript SETTINGS : Sets whether a PostScript error ●...
  • Page 57 OPERATION AT THE MACHINE Configuring the printer condition settings (part 2) Touch the desired setting on the setting screen When finished, touch the [EXIT] key. of the desired item and touch the [OK] key. CONDITION SETTINGS EXIT DEFAULT SETTINGS DEFAULT SETTINGS PCL SETTINGS TONER SAVE PostScript SETTINGS...
  • Page 58: Printer Condition Setting Menu

    OPERATION AT THE MACHINE Configuring the printer condition settings (part 3) Printer condition setting menu Click on a setting to view an explanation of the setting. CONDITION SETTINGS CONDITION SETTINGS DEFAULT SETTINGS PCL SETTINGS Factory default settings Factory default settings TONER SAVE Disabled PCL SYMBOL SET...
  • Page 59: Printer Condition Settings

    OPERATION AT THE MACHINE Configuring the printer condition settings (part 4) Printer condition settings Factory default settings are indicated in bold. DEFAULT SETTINGS Item Selections Description TONER SAVE Enabled, Disabled (no This enables or disables toner save mode. Toner save mode conserves toner checkmark) by printing a slightly lighter image.
  • Page 60 OPERATION AT THE MACHINE Configuring the printer condition settings (part 5) Item Selections Description SMOOTHING Enabled, Disabled (no This enables or disables smoothing. This function improves image quality by checkmark) smoothing angles and curves in the image. When smoothing is enabled using a resolution of 600 dpi, an image quality equivalent to 1200 dpi can be obtained.
  • Page 61 OPERATION AT THE MACHINE Configuring the printer condition settings (part 6) Item Selections Description 2-SIDE PRINT 1-SIDED, When "2-SIDED (Book)" is selected, two-sided printing takes place so as to 2-SIDED (Book), allow binding at the left side. When "2-SIDED (Tablet)" is selected, two-sided 2-SIDED (Tablet) printing takes place so as to allow binding at the top.
  • Page 62 OPERATION AT THE MACHINE Configuring the printer condition settings (part 7) PCL SETTINGS Item Selections Description PCL SYMBOL SET 1 - 35 This specifies which country's characters (PCL symbol set) are assigned to SETTING certain of the symbols in the character code list. The factory default setting is "3"...
  • Page 63 OPERATION AT THE MACHINE Configuring the printer condition settings (part 8) PostScript SETTINGS "PostScript SETTINGS" only appears when the PS3 expansion kit is installed. Item Selections Description PRINT PS ERRORS Enabled, Disabled (no When this setting is enabled, an error description is printed each time a checkmark) PostScript error occurs.
  • Page 64: Printing The Printer Setting And Font Lists

    OPERATION AT THE MACHINE Printing the printer setting and font lists To check the current printer condition settings or fonts that can be used, print the printer setting list or one of the font lists. Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key. Touch the list that you wish to print.
  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to solve printer problems. Refer to the relevant section based on the problem. To load paper, remove paper misfeeds, load staples in the finisher, remove jammed staples, or replace the toner cartridge, see "TROUBLESHOOTING" in operation manual for copier. Printing does not take place Print quality is not satisfactory ●...
  • Page 66: Printing Does Not Take Place

    TROUBLESHOOTING Printing does not take place (part 1) Check the connections USB or parallel connection in Windows Network connection ■ Is the interface cable compatible with the machine ■ Is the LAN cable disconnected? and computer? Make sure that the LAN cable is firmly inserted in the Interface cables compatible with this machine are USB and connectors on the machine and the computer.
  • Page 67: Check Your Computer

    TROUBLESHOOTING Printing does not take place (part 2) Check Your Computer ■ Is there enough computer memory or hard disk space? Points to check on the Macintosh To use the machine, your computer must have sufficient ■ Is AppleTalk enabled? memory and hard disk space.
  • Page 68: Check The Machine

    TROUBLESHOOTING Printing does not take place (part 3) Check the machine ■ Power switch on? ■ Copy job being performed? Turn the power switch on. (See "POWER ON AND OFF" in Wait until copying is finished. You can also select the key of the operation manual for copier) the job that you wish to print in the job status screen and then touch the [PRIORITY] key.
  • Page 69: Checking The Printer Driver

    (part 4) Checking the printer driver ■ Is your machine selected correctly in the current 2 Check if the "SHARP AR-XXXX" printer driver icon is shown. application for the print job? Select the printer driver of the machine in the print settings window of the application.
  • Page 70: Improper Printing Operation

    TROUBLESHOOTING Improper printing operation (part 1) Printing is slow Stapling is not possible (when a finisher or a saddle stitch finisher is installed) ■ Simultaneous use of two or more application software programs? ■ Is stapling disabled in the key operator programs? Start printing after quitting all unused application software Enable stapling in the key operator programs (see programs.
  • Page 71: Punching Is Not Possible (When A Saddle Stitch Finisher Is Installed)

    TROUBLESHOOTING Improper printing operation (part 2) ■ Does the print job include page sizes that cannot be Punching is not possible (when a saddle stapled? stitch finisher is installed) Stapling is not possible if the print job includes page sizes that cannot be stapled.
  • Page 72: Print Quality Is Not Satisfactory

    TROUBLESHOOTING Print quality is not satisfactory (part 1) Check the paper being used ■ Non-standard paper used? Check that the paper conforms to the specifications. Refer to "LOADING PAPER" in the operation manual for copier. ■ Are you using paper with a high moisture content? Use paper that is in good condition, with a low moisture content and no curling.
  • Page 73: The Printed Image Is Coarse

    TROUBLESHOOTING Print quality is not satisfactory (part 2) The printed image is coarse Part of the printed image is missing ■ Have the printer driver settings been specified to ■ Did you set sufficient margins in the paper settings suit both paper and the print job? of your application? The printing resolution can be set to 600 dpi or 300 dpi.
  • Page 74: If A Notice Page Is Printed

    The IMC memory full error had occurred, can be extended by adding commercially available a normal output was not able to be executed. memory modules. For details, contact your SHARP dealer. Please refer to the operation manual for When data loss error has occurred: the solution method.
  • Page 75: Disabling Notice Page Printing

    Clear download fonts or form overlay data in the printer driver settings. ● Add memory to the printer board. For information on additional memory, contact your SHARP dealer. Check the memory setting in the "Configuration" tab in the ● printer driver settings.
  • Page 76: Removing The Software

    TROUBLESHOOTING Removing the software (part 1) In the event that you need to remove the printer driver or utilities, follow these steps: Windows Click the "start" button, and then click "Control Panel". On Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Control Panel". Click "Add or Remove Programs".
  • Page 77: Macintosh (Mac Os X)

    TROUBLESHOOTING Removing the software (part 2) Macintosh (Mac OS X) Macintosh (Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2) After deleting the icon of the printer that uses the machine's Delete the printer that uses the machine's PPD PPD file from the desktop, follow the steps below. file from the printer list.
  • Page 78: About The Web

    WEB PAGE IN THE MACHINE About the Web page (part 1) When the machine is connected to a network, you can access the machine's settings from your computer using a Web browser. The settings will appear in a Web page in your browser, and you can configure the machine's E-mail server settings in the Web page to have the machine receive e-mail and automatically print out attached files, as well as automatically send e-mail to the administrator of the machine and/or the dealer which provides information on machine use (print count, copy count, etc.) and error conditions (paper misfeed, out of paper, out of toner, etc.).
  • Page 79 WEB PAGE IN THE MACHINE About the Web page (part 2) When you access the Web page in the machine, the user screen appears in your browser. To open the screen below (administrator screen), click [Admin Mode] in the menu at the left of the screen and enter the administrator user name and password. In addition to the menu that appears in the user screen, the administrator screen also contains a menu that is only for the administrator.
  • Page 80 WEB PAGE IN THE MACHINE About the Web page (part 3) Status Message setup Configure parameters required for sending status messages, such as destination addresses and time schedules. ☞ Status message setup Alerts Message setup Configure parameters required for sending alert messages, such as destination addresses and types of event for which messages are sent.
  • Page 81: Directly Printing A File In A Computer

    WEB PAGE IN THE MACHINE Directly printing a file in a computer A file that can be accessed by your computer can be directly printed without using the printer driver by specifying the file's address. Any file that can be accessed by your computer can be printed by this method, including not only files in your computer but files in other computers connected to the same network.
  • Page 82: E-Mail Print Function

    WEB PAGE IN THE MACHINE E-mail print function (part 1) An e-mail account can be set up for the machine. When this is done, the machine will periodically check the e-mail server for e-mail and automatically print out any file attachments it receives. This provides a means for printing a file from a computer that does not have the printer driver installed, as the user can simply send the file to the machine as an e-mail attachment.
  • Page 83: Using The E-Mail Print Function

    WEB PAGE IN THE MACHINE E-mail print function (part 2) Using the E-mail print function To use the e-mail print function, attach the file that you wish to print to an e-mail message and send the e-mail to the machine's e-mail address.
  • Page 84: E-Mail Status And E-Mail Alert Settings

    WEB PAGE IN THE MACHINE E-mail status and e-mail alert settings (part 1) These functions send information on machine use (print count, copy count, etc.) and error conditions (paper misfeed, out of paper, out of toner, etc.) via e-mail to the administrator of the machine or the dealer. Information setup SMTP setup Machine identification information for the status &...
  • Page 85: Status Message Setup

    WEB PAGE IN THE MACHINE E-mail status and e-mail alert settings (part 2) Status message setup Use the status message function to send the current counter information, such as copy count, print count, and total output count, on a basis of the specified schedule. The destinations can be set for administrators and dealers respectively. To set up the status message, follow these steps: When the E-mail Status settings are completed, printer count In the link menu, click [Status Message].
  • Page 86: Alerts Message Setup

    WEB PAGE IN THE MACHINE E-mail status and e-mail alert settings (part 3) Alerts message setup Use the alert message function to send alert information, such as empty toner and trouble including paper misfeeds, to specified destinations when such problems occur. The destinations can be set for administrators and dealers respectively. To set up the alert message, follow the procedure shown below.
  • Page 87: Protecting Information Programmed In The Web Page ("Passwords")

    Be sure to enter the same password in "Confirm When establishing a password for the first time, enter Password" as you did in "New Password". "Sharp" in "Admin Password". When you have finished entering all items, click [Submit]. Be sure to enter "S" in upper case and "harp" in lower Note The entered password is stored.
  • Page 88: Printer Specifications

    See "MEMORY FOR PRINTER" in the "Key operator's guide". Available only if the PS3 expansion kit is installed. As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product Note improvement without prior notice.
  • Page 89: Printer Driver Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Printer driver specifications (part 1) Windows Macintosh Function PCL6 PCL5e PPD* PPD* Frequently used Copies 1-999 1-999 1-999 1-999 1-999 functions Orientation N-up Number of 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 16 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 16 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 16 2, 4, 6, 9, 16* 2, 4, 6, 9, 16 pages Order...
  • Page 90 SPECIFICATIONS Printer driver specifications (part 2) Windows Macintosh Function PCL6 PCL5e PPD* PPD* Special functions Different Paper Transparency Inserts Carbon Copy Retention Image adjusting Image Adjustment function Text To Black/ Vector To Black Functions to Watermark combine text and Overlay images Image Quality Resolution...
  • Page 91: Contents (Part

    SPECIFICATIONS Printer driver specifications (part 3) *1 The specifications of each function in Windows PPD and Macintosh PPD vary depending on the operating system version and the software application. *2 Cannot be used in Windows NT 4.0. *3 Only 2-Up and 4-Up printing can be used in Windows 98. *4 Only Mac OS X v10.4 to 10.4.8 can be used.
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