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- Page 1 AR-M230/M270 Series Online Manual Start Start Click this "Start" button.
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Page 2: Introduction
Introduction This manual describes the printer function of the AR-M230/M270 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. The machine's default settings and default settings for the printer function can be changed using the key operator programs. -
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 This manual uses a link function that allows you to jump to a... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Introduction How to use the online manual Troubleshooting Printing does not take place Improper printing operation 1 PRINT Print quality is not satisfactory Basic printing If a Notice Page is printed Opening the printer driver from the "start" button Uninstalling the printer driver Printer driver settings Two-sided printing... -
Page 5: 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 6: Basic Printing
PRINT Basic printing (part 2) When "Paper Selection" is set to "Auto Select" Click the "Print" button ("OK" button in Windows 95/98/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 7 PRINT 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: "Paper Source", select the tray that you wish to use for...
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Page 8: Opening The Printer Driver From The "Start" Button
Panel". then click "Printers". In Windows 2000, click the "Start" button and select "Settings". Click the "SHARP AR-XXXX" printer driver icon and select "Properties" from the "File" menu. Click "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Printers and Faxes". In Windows 2000, click "Printers". -
Page 9: Printer Driver Settings
PRINT 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 10: Two-Sided Printing
PRINT Two-sided printing 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. Basic printing for details on how to open the printer driver. -
Page 11: Printing Multiple Pages On One
PRINT Printing multiple pages on one page This feature allows you to reduce and print two or four document pages on a single sheet of paper. To use this function, open the printer driver setup screen and select "2-Up" or "4-Up" for "N-Up Printing" on the "Main" tab. Basic printing for details on how to open the printer driver. -
Page 12: Fitting The Printed Image To The Paper
PRINT 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 13: Rotating The Print Image 180 Degrees
PRINT 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 14: Printing A Watermark
PRINT 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 15: Stapling Printed Pages (When A Finisher Is Installed)
PRINT 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. Basic printing for details on how to open the printer driver. -
Page 16: When A Saddle Stitch Finisher Is Installed
PRINT 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 17: Giving Priority To A Print Job
PRINT 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. Use the print job status screen to give priority to the job. For more information on using the job status screen, see operation manual for copier. -
Page 18: Canceling A Print Job
PRINT 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. The job in progress and the jobs waiting to be printed appear. -
Page 19: Sharing The Printer Using Windows Networking
PRINTER SHARING Sharing the printer using windows networking The machine can be used as a shared printer in a Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP network environment. Note that the Windows network environment must already be established. Shared printer Client Print server Client Client "Print server"... -
Page 20: Shared Printer Settings
"view all Control Panel options". double-click the printer icon. Click the "File and Print Sharing" button. Click the "SHARP AR-XXXX" printer driver icon and select "Sharing" from the "File" menu. Enable "I want to be able to allow others to print Establish the settings for sharing, and click the to my printer(s)."... -
Page 21: Client Settings
PRINTER SHARING Client settings (part 1) Follow the procedure below to install the printer driver in the client. If your operating system is Windows NT 4.0, refer to "Settings in Windows NT 4.0". Note Click the "start" button, and click "Control Click the "Next"... - Page 22 PRINTER SHARING Client settings (part 2) Select "Browse for a printer", and click the Select the printer to be shared in the network, "Next" button. and click the "Next" button. In Windows 95/98/Me, click the "Browse" button. In Windows 95/98/Me, select the printer to be shared in the network, click the "OK"...
- Page 23 Ports" list, and click the "New Port" button. " " Port Name dialog box will appear. Click the "SHARP AR-XXXX" printer driver icon and select "Properties" from the "File" menu. The printer properties will appear. Click the "Ports" tab, and click the "Add Port" button.
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Page 24: 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 Check the connections... -
Page 25: Printing Does Not Take Place
TROUBLESHOOTING Printing does not take place (part 1) Check the connections I I I I Is the interface cable compatible with the machine I I I I If the interface cable becomes disconnected and computer? If the interface cable becomes disconnected, even only once during the machine's operation, then printing may be Interface cables compatible with this machine are USB and disrupted. -
Page 26: Check Your Computer
TROUBLESHOOTING Printing does not take place (part 2) Check Your Computer I I I I Is there enough computer memory or hard disk I I I I If your computer is connected to the machine space? through the parallel port, is the parallel port (LPT) To use the machine, your computer must have sufficient mode set to other than EPP mode? memory and hard disk space. -
Page 27: Check The Machine
TROUBLESHOOTING Printing does not take place (part 3) Check the machine I I I I Power switch on? I I I I 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 28: Checking The Printer Driver
"Settings" and then click "Printers". Basic printing 2 Check if the "SHARP AR-XXXX" printer driver icon is shown. I I I I Is the port configured correctly? It is possible that there is a problem with the port configuration, for example another printer driver may be using the port. -
Page 29: 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) I I I I Simultaneous use of two or more application software programs? I I I I 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 30: Improper Printing Operation
TROUBLESHOOTING Improper printing operation (part 2) I I I I 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 31: Print Quality Is Not Satisfactory
TROUBLESHOOTING Print quality is not satisfactory (part 1) Check the paper being used I I I I Non-standard paper used? Check that the paper conforms to the specification. Refer to "LOADING PAPER" in the operation manual for copier. I I I I 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 32: 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 I I I I Has the printer driver been specified to suit both I I I I Did you set sufficient margins in the paper settings of paper and the print job? your application? You can select "Draft", "Normal"... -
Page 33: If A Notice Page Is Printed
The percentage of IMC memory allocated to the printer function can be adjusted using a key operator program. See "MEMORY FOR PRINTER" in the key operator's guide. The memory can be extended by adding commercially available memory modules. For details, contact your SHARP dealer. Disabling notice page printing Notice page printing can be disabled using a key operator program (see "PROHIBIT NOTICE PAGE PRINTING"... -
Page 34: Uninstalling The Printer Driver
Click "Add or Remove Programs". On Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, double-click the "Add/Remove Programs" icon. Delete the "SHARP AR-M230/M270 Series Printer Driver" from the list of applications. For more information, refer to your operating manual or to the help files for your operating system. -
Page 35: Printer Specifications
See "MEMORY FOR PRINTER" in the key operator's guide. 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 36 INDEX Index [PRIORITY] key ........17 Punch ..........16 "Auto Select" ........6 "Help"............9 How to use the online manual ....3 "ROPM" ..........33 Basic printing ........5 "Rotate 180 degrees" ......13 "Border"..........11 "Image Orientation"......13 [BYPASS TRAY] key ......6 IMC memory ........33 Introduction ...........2 settings ..........