Chapter 1 Getting Started; Introduction - Sharp AR-PB2A Operation Manual

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Introduction

The AR-PB2A Printer Expansion Kit adds high-speed, laser set-printing capability to the powerful
features of the AR-287/AR-337/AR-407/AR-507 copiers and other copiers of the same series to
provide a convenient, high-productivity document printing system easily controlled from a desktop or
networked computer. Note that throughout this operation manual, we will refer to AR-287,
AR-337, AR-407, AR-507 or any other digital copying machine of the same series in which the
AR-PB2A Printer Expansion Kit has been installed simply as the 'printer'.
The many useful features and functions of the printer include:
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printing multiple sets of documents
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stapling documents (with an optional finisher)
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automatic booklet printing*
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automatic 2-sided (duplex) printing*
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printing multiple document pages on a single sheet (N-up printing)
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printing cover sheets (different first pages)
* For booklet printing and 2-sided printing, an optional duplex module is required in some models.
This operation manual assumes that the AR-PB2A Printer Expansion Kit has already been installed
in your copier and is ready to use with your computer. This chapter shows you how to check the
printer cable connections linking the printer with your computer. These tasks should be completed by
an authorized dealer service technician before the appropriate AR-PB2A printer drivers are installed
in your computer.
NOTES This operation manual describes only printer features. For a description of copier features, see the copier
operation manual. Refer to the copier operation manual for copier operation, supplies, maintenance, and
specifications for print media usage.
When connecting this printer through a network to computers, an optional network interface card (Print Server
Card) is needed. However, in some countries and regions, the network interface card is not available. In this case,
connect the printer to a computer through a parallel interface. If additional information is required concerning the
network interface card, consult your authorized Sharp Dealer.
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