Sharp AR-350 Operation Manual
Sharp AR-350 Operation Manual

Sharp AR-350 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1: Laser Printer

    LASER PRINTER (Multi-function printer) Operation Manual for printer operation and general information on multi functions...
  • Page 3: Installation Requirements

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Improper installation may damage this product. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the machine is moved. 1. The machine should be installed near an accessible power outlet for easy connection. 2. Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that meets the specified voltage and current requirements.
  • Page 4: Cautions

    Driver's licenses CONTAINS MANGANESE DIOXIDE LITHIUM BATTERY. MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. CONTACT YOUR SHARP DEALER OR SERVICER FOR INSTRUCTIONS. This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations.
  • Page 5: Cautions On Laser

    Cautions on laser Wave length 785 nm ± 15 nm Pulse times North America: (4.0 µs ± 4 ns)/7 mm Europe: (5.4 µs ± 5.4 ns)/7 mm Output power 0.25 mW - 0.50 mW At the production line, the output power of the scanner unit is adjusted to 0.6 MILLIWATT PLUS 8 PCTS and is maintained constant by the operation of the Automatic Power Control (APC).
  • Page 6 CAUTIONS For Europe: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN INTERLOCKS CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. LASER KLASSE 1 UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN. KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.
  • Page 7: Facsimile Feature

    FACSIMILE FEATURE When using this product as a facsimile by installing a facsimile expansion kit as a peripheral unit, refer to the following items for proper use. For the description of use of the facsimile feature, see the facsimile operation manual supplied with the facsimile expansion kit.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS USING THE PLUG & PLAY FUNCTION OR ADD PRINTER WIZARD ..... . . Before installation SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER ....
  • Page 9: Contents

    APPENDIX PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS ....INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS ....
  • Page 11: Before Using The Product

    CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT This chapter describes basic information that should be read before using this product. Be sure to read this chapter before using this product. INTRODUCTION ... 1-2 MAIN FEATURES ... 1-5 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ... 1-6 G Exterior ...
  • Page 12: Introduction

    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).
  • Page 13 “document feeder”. To use a scanned image as image data on a computer, a network scanner expansion kit (peripheral unit) is needed in addition to the network printer environment. “Duplex module” This is a unit that allows printing onto two sides of paper. A single “duplex module” and a “duplex module/bypass tray”...
  • Page 14 ✱ Offset stack of printed sheets Stapling of printed sheets Center stapling of printed sheets Punching of printed sheets Mail bin stack of printed sheets Printer feature Network printer Job retention function Pamphlet print PostScript3 compatibility Copier feature Peripheral units required at the minimum for using the ✱...
  • Page 15: Main Features

    Multi-function printer allowing extension of functions based on the purpose This product is a multi-function printer that can be used as a local printer and a network printer as well as a copier, a network scanner, and a facsimile by combining peripheral units. Various optional units for improving productivity such as duplex modules for two-sided printing, additional paper feed units for large capacity paper stock, and paper output units for sorting printed sheets are provided as peripheral units.
  • Page 16: Part Names And Functions

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Exterior Bypass tray (part of duplex module/bypass tray)*1 Exit tray*1 Duplex module*1 Module for two-sided printing Upper paper output area Finished sheets are deposited here. Upper exit tray extension*1 Extension table for preventing dropping of large paper such as 11"...
  • Page 17: Part Names And Functions

    Interior Duplex module side cover Open when a misfeed has occurred in the duplex module. Side cover open knob Push up to open the side cover when a misfeed has occurred in the fusing unit. Fusing unit Image that has been transferred on paper is fixed by heating it in the fusing unit.
  • Page 18: Part Names And Functions Of Peripheral Units

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Part names and functions of peripheral units...
  • Page 19 This unit is an output sheet sorting unit that contains seven bins. When printed sheets are output in the printer mode, a bin to which printed sheets are to be deposited can be specified in the printer driver. The bins can be classified by persons or by sections depending on users so that the users deliver their printed sheets to their specified bin.
  • Page 20 For installation of some peripheral units, this unit is required for supplying power to each unit. Print server card NIC (network interface card) for using the printer as a network printer. Multi-function controller board Printer controller required for using the copier, facsimile, and network scanner features.
  • Page 21: Operation Panel

    Operation panel The display and indicators in the operation panel located on the front of the machine indicate the current status of the printer. Also the keys on the operation panel allow settings required for printing. Message display Displays the printer current state.
  • Page 22 If the job retention function is used from your computer, print data will be stored in the printer as a hold job. The job retention function can be used only if the printer is equipped with a hard disk drive as a peripheral unit. (See page xxxx.) Configuration settings The printer configuration settings are used for basic printer settings.
  • Page 23 To delete print data of a reserved job (that waits for printing): Print data transmitted from computers will be stored in this printer (up to 99 jobs) and will be output sequentially. To delete print data of a reserved job before starting printing, press the [ ] or [ ] key to display the desired data in the message display.
  • Page 24 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS When the printer is equipped with a scanner module as a peripheral unit, use the operation panel with a touch panel on the scanner module. [Touch panel] Messages and keys are displayed here. Operation can be performed by touching keys displayed here.
  • Page 25: Touch Panel

    If the job retention function (see page xxxx) is used, the list of stored print data is displayed here (up to 100 jobs). The job retention function can be used only if the printer is equipped with a hard disk drive as a peripheral unit. [Display switching] keys Use to switch the page of the print hold job list.
  • Page 26 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Job status screen (common to print, copy, network scan, and fax modes) This screen is displayed when the [JOB STATUS] key on the operation panel is pressed. A job list which indicates the current job and reserved jobs or a job list which indicates completed jobs is displayed. You can check the contents of the jobs, give a reserved job the highest print priority in the print queue, and delete a job that you wish to cancel.
  • Page 27: Selection Of Function

    Using the touch panel I How to use the touch panel [Example 1] You can easily set or SETS / PR JOB QUEUE cancel a function by COPY 003 / 00 touching a key on the display with a finger. The SHANE COFFEY 003 / 00 touch panel operation can...
  • Page 28: Loading Paper

    Do not use curled or folded paper. Doing so may cause a misfeed. Use SHARP standard paper for paper tray 1. (See page xxxx.) When you change the paper type in paper tray 1, set the paper type referring to “Method of setting paper size and type”...
  • Page 29: Paper Available In Paper Trays

    Paper available in paper trays Paper that can be used varies with the paper trays. Use SHARP standard paper in the following paper trays. Paper tray 1 Stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer I Paper that can be used SHARP standard paper (See page xx.) Use SHARP standard paper ranging from 5-1/2"...
  • Page 30: Method Of Setting Paper Size And Type

    LOADING PAPER Method of setting paper size and type When the paper size or type is changed in a paper tray, set them referring to the following procedure. When using the operation panel on the main unit: For setting paper size and type from the operation panel with touch panel, see the next page. Press the [MENU] key repeatedly until “CUSTOM SETTINGS”...
  • Page 31 When using the operation panel with touch panel: Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key. The custom setting menu screen will appear. Press the [TRAY SETTINGS] key. The paper tray selection TOTAL COUNT screen will appear. TRAY SETTINGS Select the paper tray for which setting is to be made.
  • Page 32: Loading Paper In The Multi Purpose Drawer

    Be sure to write addresses after printing. Do not use envelopes or postcards on which printing has been performed with a thermal transfer printer or an ink jet printer. Paper on which printing has been performed with a thermal transfer printer with a ribbon cassette, particularly, may cause printed characters to come off or may cause smudges on printouts.
  • Page 33: Loading Paper In The Stand/3 X 500 Sheet Paper Drawer

    Loading paper in the stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer Upper paper tray: The upper paper tray is equivalent to the multi purpose drawer. The method of loading paper and the paper that can be used are the same as for the multi purpose drawer. Read the description of the multi purpose drawer (see page xxxx). Middle and lower paper trays: Up to 500 sheets of 11"...
  • Page 34: Loading Paper In The Stand/Mpd & 2000 Sheet Paper Drawer

    23-1/32" (W) x 20-7/8" (D) x 15-29/32" (H) (585 mm (W) x 530 mm (D) x 404 mm (H)) Approximately xxxx kg )). Use Load paper onto the left paper feed table. Push the tray firmly all the way into the printer. )), Lower tray: 2,000 sheets (20...
  • Page 35: Adding Toner

    Standard supplies for this product that are to be replaced by the user are paper, toner cartridge, and staple cartridge for the finisher. For best copying results, be sure to use only Sharp Genuine Supplies which are designed, engineered, and tested to maximize the life and performance of Sharp copiers. Look for the Genuine Supplies label on the toner package.
  • Page 37: Printing From A Computer

    CHAPTER 2 PRINTING FROM A COMPUTER This chapter describes how to install and how to use the printer drivers and printer utilities on a computer. This chapter also describes the job retention function that allows print start operation from the operation panel of the printer.
  • Page 38: Connecting To A Computer

    A printer driver is software designed to convert print data from any application into data understandable by the printer so that the printer can print out the data. This product, therefore, can be used as a printer only after a printer driver has been installed.
  • Page 39: Installing Printer Drivers And Printer Utilities

    [Next] button. UNINSTALLING PRINTER UTILITIES When uninstalling a printer driver that has been installed, right-click the printer to be deleted from “Printers” of “Control Panel” and select [Delete]. When uninstalling the Printer Administration Utility or the Printer Status Monitor, use “Add/ Remove Programs”...
  • Page 40: Installing Printer Drivers Using The Plug & Play Feature Or Add Printer Wizard

    The installation example is described assuming that the printer is connected as a local printer (see “Using this machine as a local printer” on page 2-2) and that the CD-ROM drive is designated as drive R. The procedure may differ depending on the system environment.
  • Page 41: Setting The Printer Driver

    SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER This section describes the method of changing the printer driver settings for using this product properly from your computer. If no printer driver has been installed, use the supplied CD-ROM to install it referring to “INSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS AND PRINTER UTILITIES”...
  • Page 42: Remote Operation Through Network

    REMOTE OPERATION THROUGH NETWORK If you access the Web pages of this product from your computer using a WWW browser such as Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer, various settings can be adjusted through the network. Environment required for accessing Web pages The following products and computer system requirements are needed for accessing the Web pages of this product.
  • Page 43: Items And Outline Of Menu Frame Of

    Items and outline of menu frame of Web pages Destination Management The basic screen on which you can register, change, and delete the destination for image data scanned by the network scanner and the recipient information for facsimile and Internet facsimile (destination address, facsimile number, etc.) is described below.
  • Page 44 REMOTE OPERATION THROUGH NETWORK Set up Setting of restriction on access to Web pages and basic settings for using the network scanner and the status/alert E-mail function are described below. I I I I I Network Card Setup A link to the network card Web page for setting the print server card (network interface card) is provided. I I I I I Password Setup A password for accessing the Web pages is set.
  • Page 45: Start Operation From The Operation

    For selection of the print function, select “Properties” on the printer driver screen, open the “Main” tab, and click “Job control.” The job retention function can be used only if this printer is equipped with a hard disk drive as a peripheral unit.
  • Page 46: Printing Method Of Hold Job List

    Press the [OK] key. When the [OK] key is pressed, a user name and a file name o ARAI stored in the printer as WORD-1 a hold job will appear. Select the desired data. Press the the operation panel...
  • Page 47 Operation is now complete. To continue operation, repeat steps 1 to 9. When using the operation panel with touch panel: Press the [PRINT] key to display the printer basic screen. Select the desired data. To switch the screen,...
  • Page 48: Printer Account Control

    If the key operator program “Auditing mode” is set, the number of printed pages can be accumulated for each account. The accounts for auditing are the accounts that have been set for counting the number of pages for the printer with a key operator program.
  • Page 49: Printer Basic Settings

    2. Custom settings based on the customer’s operating conditions. MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING ... 3-2 G Operation procedure common to all printer configuration settings (items that can be set from the operation panel) ... 3-2 G Main program settings ... 3-4 G PCL settings ...
  • Page 50: Setting

    MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING The printer configuration setting allows basic printer settings to be made. The items set with the printer configuration settings are shown below. G Main program settings ... Basic settings used in printing (See page xxxx.) G PCL settings ... Sets a PCL symbol set. (See page xxxx.) G PostScript settings*1 ...
  • Page 51 When using the operation panel with touch panel: Touch the [CONDITION SETTINGS] key on the printer screen to display the configuration setting menu screen. Any print jobs held in the CONDITION printer and any job SETTINGS currently transmitted to the printer will be printed in the former print conditions.
  • Page 52: Pcl Settings

    NOTE When some items can be set both in the printer driver and on the operation panel, the values set in the printer driver override those set on the operation panel. For items that can be set in the printer driver, perform setting in the printer driver.
  • Page 53: Custom Settings

    G List print ... Used to print a list of settings that have been made or a font list. (See page G Clock ... The date and time of the built-in clock of the printer are set. G Tray settings*4 ... The paper type and paper size for each tray are set.
  • Page 54 5 and 6. When using the operation panel with touch panel: Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key when the printer screen is displayed to display the custom settings menu screen. Any print jobs held in the printer and any job...
  • Page 55: Setting Items

    NIC (Network Interface Card), namely the print server card (peripheral unit), is printed. PostScript font list printing: A list of fonts that can be used with the PostScript printer driver is printed. NOTE If test page printing is disabled with key operator program “DISABLE TEST PAGE PRINTING”...
  • Page 57: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE This chapter describes misfeed removal, user maintenance, etc. MISFEED REMOVAL ......... 4-2 General misfeed removal procedure .
  • Page 58: Misfeed Removal

    MISFEED REMOVAL When using the operation panel on the main unit: For operation from the operation panel with touch panel, see the next page. When a misfeed has occurred, the message shown below will appear and printing will stop. Follow the procedure below to remove misfed paper.
  • Page 59: Misfeed Removal Guidance

    When using the operation panel with touch panel: When a misfeed has occurred during printing, the message "A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED." will appear in the touch panel display of the operation panel and printing including copying and facsimile output will stop. The approximate locations are indicated with "...
  • Page 60: Misfeed In The Paper Feed Area

    Do not pull out the paper tray first. Paper may be misfed between the paper tray and the paper feed area in the printer. Before pulling out the paper tray, be sure to open the left side cover and check to see if paper is misfed (steps 1 and 2).
  • Page 61 Misfeed in the multi purpose drawer If the machine is equipped with a stand/ paper drawer, open the side cover of the stand/paper drawer. Hold the knob and gently open the cover. If the machine is not equipped with a stand/ paper drawer, proceed to step 4.
  • Page 62: Misfeed In The Transport Area, Fusing Area, And Exit Area

    MISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed in the transport area, fusing area, and exit area CAUTION The fusing unit is hot. Take care in removing paper. (Do not touch the metal portion.) Pull out the duplex module. Hold the knob and gently open the module. If the machine is not equipped with the duplex module, open the side...
  • Page 63: Misfeed In The Duplex Module

    Misfeed in the duplex module Pull out the duplex module. Hold the knob and gently open the module. Raise the exit tray and open the cover of the duplex module. If the duplex module is not equipped with an exit tray, the operation concerning the exit tray is not needed (steps 2 to 4).
  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Always check the message display whenever the printer stops or operation is not possible. The messages will give you easy-to-follow directions. If the messages do not give specific instructions, check the list below. This section describes only troubleshooting concerning the printer feature and problems common to all features of this product.
  • Page 65 Remove the paper from the exit tray. Load paper. Ensure that the desired paper is set in a paper tray of the printer and select "Auto" in the paper selection of the printer driver. Install (or reinstall) the resident font information.
  • Page 66 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Smudges on printed Is a message indicating a need of sheets maintenance displayed? Has the paper size been set when Specified paper is not the paper size in a tray was selected. changed? Paper curled or damp? Paper misfeeds frequently.
  • Page 67 If not, part of images may not be printed. 7. If the tray to be used is open when a print job is sent to the printer, part of images may not be printed. Be sure to start printing after ensuring that all the trays are closed.
  • Page 68: User Maintenance

    USER MAINTENANCE To use this product for a long time, keep the cabinet of the main unit and the like clean. NOTE When cleaning, do not use thinner, benzene, or similar volatile cleaning agents. Cleaning the scanner module If the document glass, cover or original scanning portion of the scanner module is dirty, scanned image may be soiled or black stripes may appear on image.
  • Page 69: G Specifications

    G Loading paper in the bypass tray (duplex module/bypass tray only) ... 5-3 G Setting the printer driver in accordance with your purpose ... 5-4 G Setting copy functions in accordance with your purpose ... 5-4 G Troubleshooting (concerning the duplex module) ... 5-5 MAIL-BIN STACKER ...
  • Page 70: Duplex Module

    DUPLEX MODULE If a duplex module is installed, printing onto two sides of paper can be performed. Two types of duplex modules are provided: duplex module/bypass tray and duplex module. Both duplex modules are equipped with an exit port to which an optional exit tray can be mounted. This section describes supposing that an optional exit tray is mounted to a duplex module/bypass tray.
  • Page 71: Loading Paper In The Bypass Tray

    Loading paper in the bypass tray (duplex module/bypass tray only) If you use the bypass tray, you can print onto plain paper other than SHARP recommended paper and special papers including labels. Up to 100 sheets of SHARP recommended paper (up to xx sheets of postcards) can be set, allowing continuous printing in a similar way to paper trays.
  • Page 72: G Setting The Printer Driver In Accordance With Your Purpose

    When using the duplex module (including the bypass tray and the exit tray) for printing, set as follows based on your purpose after selecting “Properties” on the printer driver setting screen. The screens used in the following descriptions are for a PCL driver in the Windows 98 environment.
  • Page 73: G Troubleshooting (Concerning The Duplex Module)

    Troubleshooting (concerning the duplex module) Check the list below before contacting the SHARP Service Center. Problem The printer does Message indicating the paper type cannot not print. be used for two-sided printing displayed? Message indicating the paper size cannot be used for two-sided printing displayed?
  • Page 74: Mail-Bin Stacker

    MAIL-BIN STACKER The mail-bin stacker is an output unit of which a mail bin can be specified arbitrarily for printer output among multiple exit trays (mail bins). Output paper in the copy mode and the fax mode can be delivered to the top tray other than mail bins. (Output paper from the printer feature can also be delivered to the top tray.)
  • Page 75: Using The Mail-Bin Stacker

    Mail bin 7 ... Business department Setting in the printer driver When printing, to specify a mail bin, select “Properties” in the printer driver setting screen and set as follows. I I I I I Specifying a mail bin Open the “Paper” tab and select a mail bin for delivery at “Output”.
  • Page 76: Misfeed Removal In The Mail-Bin Stacker

    MAIL-BIN STACKER Misfeed in the mail-bin stacker When a misfeed has occurred in the mail-bin stacker during printing, remove the misfed paper following the procedure below. Open the top cover. Slide the tab in the Top cover direction of the arrow in the illustration to open the cover.
  • Page 77: Specification

    For the finisher, the following staple cartridge is needed as supplies. Staple cartridge (Approximately 3,000 staples x 3) xxxx Top tray Paper output from the printer, copier, and fax features delivered here. The tray is extendable. To print onto large paper (8-1/2"...
  • Page 78: Finisher Functions

    FINISHER Finisher functions I I I I I Sort mode Each set will be sequentially printed and delivered. Original Printouts I I I I I Offset mode Offset mode Non-offset mode I I I I I Staple sort mode Collated sets of printouts are stapled and delivered to the offset tray. The stapling positions, orientation, paper size for stapling, and stapling capacity are shown below.
  • Page 79: Using The Finisher Functions

    Using the finisher functions I I I I I Using the stapling function from the printer feature When using the stapling function, select “Properties” on the printer driver setting screen, open the “Main” tab shown in the right illustration, and then select “Left”, “Right”...
  • Page 80: Staple Cartridge Replacement And Staple Jam Removal

    FINISHER Staple cartridge replacement and staple jam removal When the staple cartridge is empty or staples become jammed, a message will appear in the message display of the operation panel. Follow the procedure below to replace the staple cartridge or remove jammed staples. Open the front cover.
  • Page 81 Remove the paper from the stapler compiler. Raise the lever at the end of the staple box. If the top staple is bent, be sure to cut it out. If bent staples remain, a staple jam may occur. Return the lever to its original position. Insert the staple box.
  • Page 82: Misfeed Removal In The Finisher

    FINISHER Misfeed in the finisher When a misfeed has occurred in the finisher during printing, remove the misfed paper following the procedure below. Remove the misfed paper from the stapler compiler. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal.
  • Page 83: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting (concerning the finisher) Check the list below before contacting the SHARP Service Center. Problem Stapling position is Stapling position not set properly in the not correct. stapling setting? The finisher does The finisher is open or the top cover, front not operate.
  • Page 84 FINISHER Stapling position quick reference list When stapling is performed, the orientation of image data or original is related to the stapling position, binding position and orientation of paper complicatedly. The table below shows the relation. Image data or original First page (front side) Second page (reverse side) NOTES When using the stapling function, select the offset tray as an exit tray.
  • Page 85: Saddle Stitch Finisher

    SADDLE STITCH FINISHER If the saddle stitch finisher is installed, the offset function that stacks each set offset and the saddle stitch function that staples automatically at the center of paper and folds paper in two can be used. Also punching can be performed on printed paper if a punch unit is installed as a peripheral unit.
  • Page 86: Saddle Stitch Finisher Functions

    SADDLE STITCH FINISHER Name Saddle stitch finisher Stapling position Upper tray: two types (one at rear, one at front) Lower tray: 4-47/64" (120 mm) pitch from the center of paper Reference paper position Center Power supply Drawn from the power supply unit (peripheral unit)(See page xx.) Dimensions xx-x/x"...
  • Page 87: Staple Sort Mode

    I Staple sort mode Collated sets of printouts are stapled and delivered to the offset tray. Alternatively, printed paper is stapled at the center and delivered to the lower tray. The relation among stapling positions, orientation, paper size for stapling, and stapling capacity is shown below.
  • Page 88: G Using The Saddle Stitch Finisher Functions

    "Finishing". NOTES G For the settings above, installation of peripheral units must have been set properly in the properties of the printer driver (see NOTE on page 2-5). G Depending on the combination of paper selection and functions, the desired setting may not be possible. For details of setting items, see the printer driver help.
  • Page 89: Staple Cartridge Replacement

    [OK] key Press to close this screen and to return to the basic screen. [OFFSET] key (See page xx.) If this function is selected (checked), the offset function will be enabled. If the check mark is cleared, the offset function will be disabled. (If the staple sort function is selected, the check mark of the offset function will be automatically cleared.) Staple cartridge replacement and staple jam removal...
  • Page 90: Staple Jam Removal

    SADDLE STITCH FINISHER Insert the staple box. Push the staple box until it clicks into place. Push back the stapler section. I Staple jam removal Open the front cover. Turn roller rotating knob C as shown in the illustration until a blue indication is seen. Roller rotating knob C Blue...
  • Page 91 Remove the staple box. Raise the lever at the end of the staple box. If the top staple is bent, be sure to cut it out. If bent staples remain, a staple jam may occur. Return the lever to its original position. I Punch scrap disposal Pull the knob and slide the saddle stitch finisher away from the main unit.
  • Page 92: Misfeed In The Saddle Stitch Finisher

    SADDLE STITCH FINISHER Misfeed in the saddle stitch finisher If a misfeed has occurred in the saddle stitch finisher during printing, remove the misfed paper following the procedure below. Pull the knob and slide the saddle stitch finisher away from the main unit. Remove the misfed paper from the main unit.
  • Page 93 Remove the misfed paper. Be careful not to tear the misfed removal. Turn roller rotating knob D in the direction of the arrow. Roller rotating knob D Turn roller rotating knob D in the direction of the arrow. Be careful not to tear the misfed removal.
  • Page 94: G Troubleshooting (Concerning The Saddle Stitch Finisher)

    SADDLE STITCH FINISHER Troubleshooting (concerning the saddle stitch finisher) Check the list below before contacting the SHARP Service Center. Problem GStapling position not set properly in the Stapling position is not correct stapling setting? (including saddle stitch). GThe top cover or the front cover of the...
  • Page 95 Stapling position quick reference list When stapling is performed, the orientation of image data or original is related to the stapling position, binding position, and orientation of paper complicatedly. The table below shows the relation. First page (front side) Left binding Portrait orientation...
  • Page 96: Relation Between Print Image And Saddle Stitch

    SADDLE STITCH FINISHER Relation between print image and saddle stitch When saddle stitch is performed, the orientation of image data or original is related to the orientation of paper complicatedly. The table below shows the requirements of the image and the saddle stitch. First page (front side) Left...
  • Page 97: Key Operator Programs

    CHAPTER 6 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS This chapter describes operation of the key operator programs for use by the key operator. Please read this chapter thoroughly for proper use of these programs. KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ... 6-2 G Key operator program list ... 6-2 G Using the key operator programs ...
  • Page 98 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS This chapter describes the operation method of the key operator programs concerning the printer feature and the programs common to all features including the copier feature and the facsimile feature. These programs are provided for use by the key operator of this product. For key operator programs specific to the copier feature, facsimile feature, and network scanner feature, see the respective operation manuals.
  • Page 99: Using The Key Operator Programs

    Using the key operator programs Use the following procedure to use the key operator programs. NOTE When using the key operator programs for the first time, register a key operator code number (password required for using the key operator programs). (See steps 3 and 5 below or see steps 3 and 5 on page 7-5.) ❇...
  • Page 100: Details Of Classification Of Setting Items

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Details of classification of setting items (hierarchical structure) and supplementary explanation of key operation (when using the operation panel on the main unit) The setting operation of key operator programs are classified (hierarchical structure) as shown below. If you complete a program or if you press the [BACK/C] key to cancel a program, the display one level higher will appear.
  • Page 101 AUDITING MODE (OFF PRINT PER ACCOUNT RESET ACCOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER CONTROL NO PRINT IF ACC'T # INVALID (NO DISABLE DUPLEX UNIT (NO DISABLE STAPLER UNIT (NO DISABLE PAPER DESK DRAWERS (NO DISABLE FINISHER (NO DISABLE MAIL-BIN STACKER (NO SADDLE STITCH ADJUST [OK] [BACK/C] [OK]...
  • Page 102 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS When using the operation panel with touch panel: Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key. Touch the KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS key. ADDRESS RECEIVE MODE CONTROL KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Use the numeric keys to enter the five-digit password. Each time a number is entered, the dashes (-) in the display will change to KEY OPERATOR CODE...
  • Page 103: Description Of Programs

    Account number control This program is used to register, delete or change account numbers for the printer and to print the list of the account numbers. Up to 100 account numbers can be registered. • The number of digits of account numbers is five.
  • Page 104: Energy Save

    When a programmed length of time has elapsed without any operation after printing is complete, the printer enters the auto power shut-off mode to save power consumption at the maximum. This function lowers the user's electricity bill, reduces waste of natural resources, and cuts down on environmental pollution.
  • Page 105: Auto Clear Setting

    (When the printer is in the mode of the condition settings, custom setting or key operator programs, the auto clear function will not operate.)
  • Page 106: Device Settings

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Device settings These programs are used to disable use of a peripheral unit when it malfunctions or to prohibit use of it temporarily. Also these programs can be used for setting again the functions of peripheral units based on the usage patterns.
  • Page 107 When 8-1/2" x 11" size is specified in a document attached to an E-mail that has been transmitted from a foreign country and A4 size paper is not installed in the printer, printing cannot be executed immediately. If this program is set, printing will be executed without additional operation.
  • Page 108: Hexadecimal Dump Mode

    Output example of hexadecimal dump mode (A4 portrait) PDL for parallel port {Parallel port emulation switching} This program is used to specify a printer language to emulate for printing when the printer is connected to a computer through a parallel port. Setting items...
  • Page 109: Reset The Nic

    System settings (network settings) These programs are set when this product is used as a network printer. In “Network Settings“, the following programs can be set. After each program is set, exit the key operator program, turn off the main switch, and then turn on the main switch again after a while.
  • Page 110: Restore Configuration

    Use this program to store the current settings of the configuration settings (page xx) and the system settings (default settings/interface settings) of the key operator programs (pages xx to xx) in the printer's nonvolatile memory. To recall the stored settings, use the program "Restore configuration" below.
  • Page 111: Appendix

    PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS ....... . 7-2 Specifications ......... 7-2 List of principal printer functions .
  • Page 112: Printer Specifications

    32 MB PCL6, PCL5e Outline font: 45 Stroke font:1 Line printer font: 1 IEEE-1284 compatible parallel interface (P1284B connector) 10 Base T/100 Base TX (To extend this product for the network feature, Print Server Card is needed as a peripheral unit.) 95 seconds or less AR-P350: 35 pages/min., AR-P450: 45 pages/min.
  • Page 113 List of principal printer functions PCL5e/PCL6 Function Copies Orientation Duplex print Saddle stitch* Binding edge Left/top/right N-up N-up direction N-up border line Paper size Custom paper size Source selection Different first page Transparency inserts Output tray selection Mail bin Staple...
  • Page 114 LIST OF COMBINATION OF PERIPHERAL UNITS As shown in the table below, some other peripheral units may be needed for installation of a peripheral unit, and some peripheral units cannot be installed together. Related to scanner feature B/W scanner module/DSPF Scanner rack Related to paper feed unit Multi purpose drawer...
  • Page 115: Notice Page Printing

    Notice page printing A notice page will be printed when printing cannot be executed as specified due to restriction of functions and the problem cannot be indicated in the message display. The notice page indicates the cause of the problem. (When a notice page is printed, read thoroughly the text of the notice page and then solve the problem.) A notice page is printed in the following cases.
  • Page 116: Print Area

    PRINT AREA The print area of this product is shown below. Portrait orientation In case of portrait orientation (in mm) Paper size Japanese postcard Ledger Legal Foolscap Letter Executive Invoice Com-10 (envelope) C5 (envelope) Monarch (envelope) DL (envelope) ISO B5 (envelope) In case of landscape orientation (in mm) Paper size Japanese postcard...

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