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Sharp AR-M160 Online Manual

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  • Page 1 AR-M160/M205 Online Manual Start Start Click this "Start" button.
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction This manual describes the printer and scanner functions of the AR-M160/M205 digital multifunctional system. ● For information on the following topics, please refer to the Operation Manual for the digital multifunctional system. Note • Basic machine procedures (adding paper and toner, removing misfeeds, using peripheral devices) •...
  • 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 In this manual, the following buttons are displayed at the bottom of each page.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction How to Use the Online Manual 1 PRINT Basic Printing Opening the Printer Driver From the "Start" Button Printer Driver Settings Printing Multiple Pages on One Page Fitting the Printed Image to the Paper Rotating the Print Image 180 Degrees Printing a Watermark Two-sided Printing (Only for models that support two-sided printing) 13 Outline of the Print Status Window...
  • Page 5: Basic Printing

    The "Print" dialog box will appear. CONTENTS I N D E X Make sure that "SHARP AR-XXXX" is selected as the printer. If you need to change any print settings, click the "Preferences" button ("Properties" button in Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0) to open the printer driver setup screen.
  • Page 6: Basic Printing

    PRINT Basic Printing If the tray runs out of paper during printing Add paper to the tray or press the [TRAY SELECT] key ( select a different tray, and then press the [ON LINE] key to resume printing. Note that if the "Auto tray switching" setting in the user programs is enabled and there is the same size of paper in another tray, the machine will automatically switch to the other tray and continue printing.
  • Page 7: Opening The Printer Driver From The "Start" Button

    In Windows 2000, click the "Start" button and select "Settings". Click "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Printers and Faxes". In Windows 2000, click "Printers". Click the "SHARP AR-XXXX" printer driver icon and select "Properties" from the "File" menu. Click the "Printing Preferences" button in the "General" tab.
  • Page 8: Printer Driver Settings

    PRINT Printer Driver Settings To view Help for a setting, click the 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 9: 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. ☞...
  • Page 10: 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 11: 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. To use the feature, select the image orientation in "Image Orientation" on the "Paper" tab, and then select the "Rotate 180 degrees"...
  • Page 12: 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 13: Two-Sided Printing (Only For Models That Support Two-Sided Printing)

    PRINT Two-sided Printing (Only for models that support two-sided printing) The printer driver setup screen of models that support two-sided printing contains a "Document Style" setting in the "Main" tab. This setting 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)"...
  • Page 14: Outline Of The Print Status Window

    PRINT Outline of the Print Status Window When printing begins, the Print Status Window automatically opens. The Print Status Window is a utility that monitors the machine and shows the name of the document being printed and any error messages that occur. CONTENTS I N D E X Status window...
  • Page 15: 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. "Print server" as explained here is a computer that is directly connected to the machine, and a "Client" is any other computer that is connected to the same network.
  • Page 16: Shared Printer Settings

    "Printers and Faxes". In operating systems other than Windows XP, double-click the printer icon. Click the "SHARP AR-XXXX" printer driver icon and select "Sharing" from the "File" menu. Establish the settings for sharing, and click the "OK"...
  • Page 17: Client Settings

    PRINTER SHARING Client Settings Follow the procedure below to install the printer driver in the client. This page provides steps for Windows XP Home Edition users only. If your operating system is Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP Note Professional, refer to the Operation Manual or the help file of your operating system. If your operating system is Windows NT 4.0, refer to Click the "start"...
  • Page 18 PRINTER SHARING Client Settings Select "A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer", and click the "Next" button. Select "Browse for a printer", and click the "Next" button. CONTENTS I N D E X Select the printer to be shared in the network, and click the "Next"...
  • Page 19 For the procedure for installing the printer driver, see "INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE" in the Software Setup Guide. Click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Printers". Click the "SHARP AR-XXXX" printer driver icon and select "Properties" from the "File" menu. The printer properties will appear.
  • Page 20: Scanning Overview

    SCAN Scanning Overview The flow chart shown below provides an overview of scanning. The environment in which the machine's scanning function can be used is subject to certain limitations. For details, see "BEFORE Caution INSTALLATION" in the Software Setup Guide. Scanning from a TWAIN* -compliant or WIA*...
  • Page 21: Scanning From A Twain-Compliant Application

    Scanning from a TWAIN-Compliant Application The SHARP scanner driver is compatible with the TWAIN standard, allowing it to be used with a variety of TWAIN-compliant applications. Below is a step-by-step guide for acquiring a scanned image to the Sharpdesk desktop screen using Sharpdesk.
  • Page 22 SCAN Scanning from a TWAIN-Compliant Application Select "Acquire Image" from the "File" menu, or click the "Acquire" button ( The scanner driver setup screen will appear. ☞ Scanner Driver Settings In the "Scanning Position" menu, select the location where you placed the original in Step 1. ●...
  • Page 23 SCAN Scanning from a TWAIN-Compliant Application Specify the scanning area and set the scan preferences. For information on specifying the scan area and setting the scan preferences, see scanner driver Help. ☞ Scanner Driver Settings ● Scanning a large area in full color at high resolution Caution results in a large quantity of data and a prolonged scanning time.
  • Page 24 SCAN Scanning from a TWAIN-Compliant Application Scanner Driver Settings The scanner driver setup screen consists of the "Set-up screen", which lets you select scan settings, and the "Preview screen", which shows the scanned image. For details on the scan settings, click the "Help" button in the preview screen to display Help. Set-up screen CONTENTS I N D E X...
  • Page 25 SCAN Scanning from a TWAIN-Compliant Application Preview screen Preview window Click the "Preview" button in the Set-up screen to display the scanned image. You can specify the scanning area by dragging the mouse inside the window. The inside of the frame that is created when you drag the mouse will be the scanning area.
  • Page 26: Scanning From A Wia-Compliant Application (Windows Xp)

    The scan screen of the WIA driver will appear. CONTENTS I N D E X If you have WIA drivers for other devices installed in your Note computer, the "Select Device" screen will open. Select "SHARP AR-XXXX" and click the "OK" button. (part 1)
  • Page 27 SCAN Scanning from a WIA-Compliant Application (Windows XP) Select the paper source and picture type, and click the "Preview" button. The preview image will appear. If you placed the original on the document glass, select "Flatbed" for the "Paper source". If you placed the original in the SPF/RSPF, select "Document Feeder"...
  • Page 28: Scanning From The "Scanner And Camera Wizard" (Windows Xp)

    Manual. Click the "start" button, click "Control Panel", click "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Scanners and Cameras". Click the "SHARP AR-XXXX" icon and then click "Get pictures" in "Imaging Tasks". The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" will appear. CONTENTS I N D E X Click the "Next"...
  • Page 29 SCAN Scanning from the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" (Windows XP) Select the "Picture type" and "Paper source", and click the "Next" button. If you placed the original on the document glass, select "Flatbed" for the "Paper source". If you placed the original in the SPF/RSPF, select "Document Feeder"...
  • Page 30 SCAN Scanning from the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" (Windows XP) When scanning ends, the following screen will appear. Select the next task you wish to perform, and then click the "Next" button. If you are ready to end the session, click "Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures".
  • Page 31: Outline Of Button Manager

    SCAN Outline of Button Manager Button Manager is a software utility that links scanning functions to the scanner key on the machine. The Button Manager software allows you to assign scan settings to each of the six scan menu keys on the machine. To view Help for a setting, click the ☞...
  • Page 32: Button Manager Settings

    If the Button Manager icon does not appear on the task Note bar, click the "start" button, select "All Programs" ("Programs" in Windows 98/Me/2000), select "Sharp Button Manager A", and then click "Button Manager" to start Button Manager. Click the tab of the scan menu you want to set...
  • Page 33 INDEX Index For detailed information on the settings in the printer driver, Print Status Window, scanner driver, and Button Manager, see the help files for each. Application Selection...31 "Image Orientation" ... 11 "Auto Scan Area Adjustment" button...25 "Image Size" button ... 25 Introduction...

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