Copy Mode And Print Mode; Printing Documents From The Computer - Sharp AR-C160 Operation Manual

COPY MODE AND PRINT MODE

An optional power supply kit (AR-PX4) and an optional printer
controller board (AR-PE2) must be installed to use this copier as a
printer.

Printing documents from the computer

In most cases, it is not necessary to use the operation panel when
printing documents from the computer. When a document is sent to
the printer from the computer, the printer will automatically print the
document. However, following the procedure specified below can
help the user ensure that documents are printed accurately. The
procedure assumes that the printer has been properly connected to a
computer, and that a printer driver has been installed.
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Check the operation panel to confirm that the ON LINE
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indicator is lit. If the ON LINE indicator is not lit, press
the PRINT key to select the print mode and then press
the "ONLINE/OFFLINE" key on the touch panel to set
the printer to the on-line condition.
Check the paper tray(s) to ensure that the desired
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paper is loaded.
Using the computer and any appropriate application
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software, load the document to be printed, set any
desired features using the installed printer driver, and
give the command to print the document. If necessary,
refer to the documentation for the computer and/or the
application software for help on issuing the necessary
commands.
The printer will print the document.
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NOTE:
When the printer feature is used, if the ON LINE indicator is
blinking red, this machine cannot execute printing from some
cause. Press the PRINT key to select the print mode. A message
indicating the cause for the error such as no paper or no toner will
be displayed. Check the message and take proper measures.
Selecting the on-line mode
If the printer is in the off-line mode, printing cannot be performed. To
select the on-line mode, follow the procedure below.
If the printer is in the copy mode, press the PRINT key
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to select the print mode.
The basic screen of the print mode will appear.
Press the "ONLINE/OFFLINE" key on the touch panel
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to switch the printer to the on-line mode.
To return to the copy mode, press the COPY key.
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