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Sharp AR-PB8 Operation Manual

Sharp AR-PB8 Operation Manual

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MODEL
AR-PB8
PRINTER EXPANSION KIT
OPERATION MANUAL
SETTING UP FOR USE
AS PRINTER
PRINTING
PRINT SETTINGS
TROUBLESHOOTING
APPENDICES
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  • Page 1 MODEL AR-PB8 PRINTER EXPANSION KIT OPERATION MANUAL P a g e SETTING UP FOR USE AS PRINTER PRINTING PRINT SETTINGS TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDICES...
  • Page 2 NOTE: This digital copier meets the requirement of EN 55022 Class B except, when an optional network interface card (Print Server Card) is installed for connection in a Local Area network (LAN) environment, at which time this copier would meet the requirements of EN 55022 Class A.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION ................. 2 – Conventions used in this manual ..............MAIN FEATURES ............... 2 SETTING UP FOR USE AS PRINTER CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER ......... 3 – Connecting the Parallel Interface Cable ............. – Connecting to a Network ................INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER ........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The standard 8MB memory can be expanded up to 136MB by loading two extension DIMM slots with commercially available memory modules (16MB, 32MB, or 64MB sizes). For detailed information, contact your authorized SHARP service center. Optional job separator tray If the optional job separator tray is installed, the printed copy is output on separate trays.

  • Page 5: Connecting To A Computer

    CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER There are two ways of using this printer with your computer: Connect the printer to the parallel port of an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer Use the printer in network environment * * Requires the optional Print Server Card. To connect this printer to your computer, you will need to obtain an interface cable or network cable suitable for your computing environment.

  • Page 6: Connecting To A Network

    CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER Connecting to a Network This printer can be used in a network environment by installing the optional Print Server Card. For details about settings, refer to the manuals that came with your Print Server Card and network OS. The cables and adaptors required for connection with a network depend on the network environment.

  • Page 7: As Printer

    INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER To use this printer with your computer, you must install the printer driver.* What is a printer driver? A printer driver is software designed to convert print data from any application into data understandable by the printer so that the printer can quickly and efficiently print Note out the data.

  • Page 8: Installing Onto Windows 95

    INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Installing onto Windows 95 This printer is compatible with plug & play*. If your computer is incompatible with plug & play or if you want to use this printer as a network printer, refer to "Installing onto Windows 95/98 without Using the Plug &...
  • Page 9 Choose the appropriate printer driver from ones the listed below and click the [Next] button. PCL6 Printer Driver: SHARP AR-160/200 Series PCL6 PCL5e Printer Driver: SHARP AR-160/200 Series PCL5e In general, install the PCL6 printer driver. Sometimes with old...

  • Page 10: Installing Onto Windows 98

    INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Check "Yes (recommended)" and click the [Finish] button. If you check "No" and click the [Finish] button, the printer does not print a test page after the installation. Note The printer driver installation begins. When the test page is printed properly, click the [Yes] button. The machine is ready for printing.
  • Page 11 Click the [Next] button. Choose the appropriate printer driver from ones the listed below and click the [Next] button. PCL6 Printer Driver: SHARP AR-160/200 Series PCL6 PCL5e Printer Driver: SHARP AR-160/200 Series PCL5e In general, install the PCL6 printer driver. Sometimes with old...

  • Page 12: Installing Onto Windows 95/98 Without Using The Plug & Play Function

    INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Click the [Next] button. If the program displays, "Do you want your Windows-based programs to use this printer as the default printer?" at this time, check "Yes" and click the [Next] button. Check "Yes (recommended)" and click the [Finish] button. If you check "No"...
  • Page 13 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER When the "Printers" window appears, double-click the "Add Printer" icon. Click the [Next] button. If the screen for choosing the connection method appears, choose the connection method and click the [Next] button. This screen appears only when the computer is connected to a network.
  • Page 14 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Choose the appropriate printer driver from ones the listed below and click the [Next] button. PCL6 Printer Driver: SHARP AR-160/200 Series PCL6 PCL5e Printer Driver: SHARP AR-160/200 Series PCL5e In general, install the PCL6 printer driver. Sometimes with old...

  • Page 15: Installing Onto Windows Nt 4.0

    INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Check "Yes (recommended)" and click the [Finish] button. If you check "No" and click the [Finish] button, the printer does not print a test page after the installation. Note The printer driver installation begins. When the test page is printed properly, click the [Yes] button. The machine is ready for printing.
  • Page 16 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Check the checkbox for the port you are using and click the [Next] button. Click the [Have Disk...] button. Insert the compact disc containing the printer drivers into the CD-ROM drive, type R:\English\winNT and click the [OK] button.
  • Page 17 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Choose the appropriate printer driver from ones the listed below and click the [Next] button. PCL6 Printer Driver: SHARP AR-160/200 Series PCL6 PCL5e Printer Driver: SHARP AR-160/200 Series PCL5e In general, install the PCL6 printer driver. Sometimes with old application software you may not be able to obtain proper output using the PCL6 printer driver.
  • Page 18 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Make the appropriate settings for your environment, and click the [Next] button. When using print sharing, choose "Shared" and enter a share name. Do not select an operating system from the list. When using shared printing with Windows 95 or Windows 98 systems, install printer drivers on the appropriate systems.

  • Page 19: Using The Software To Make Print Settings

    INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Using the software to make print settings After installing the printer driver use the procedure in this section to make configuration settings. Also refer to the print driver help for more information. Windows 95/98 Click the Start button, point to "Settings", and choose "Printers". Right-click the appropriate printer and choose "Properties"...

  • Page 20: Starting Printing

    STARTING PRINTING This section explains how to perform actual printing with this printer. Read this section together with the manual of the application used. Before starting printing, always confirm that: The printer driver of this printer is installed in your computer. If not, refer to "Installing the Printer Driver"...

  • Page 21: Starting Printing

    STARTING PRINTING The printed copy is output. If the optional job separator tray is installed, the printed copy is output on the job separator tray. Job separator tray When copying is being done on this machine, copying always overrides any printing. Print data is held during copying.

  • Page 22: Operation Panel

    OPERATION PANEL Located on the front of the machine, the operation panel consists of indicator lights, a liquid crystal display and six keys. Use the operation panel to make print settings and confirm the printer status. For complete information on making print settings, refer to "Using the Operation Panel to Make Print Settings"...
  • Page 23 BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT Operation Keys To make print settings from the operation panel, use the operation keys which have the following functions: Operation Key Description LINE key Changes between the online and offline modes. ON LINE In the online mode, the printer receives data from the computer connected to the printer. In the offline mode, you can use operation panel keys to make print settings.

  • Page 24: Interrupting Printing

    INTERRUPTING PRINTING To interrupt a print job in progress, press the LINE key. While printing is stopped, you can receive faxes on models in which the optional Facsimilie Expansion Kit* has been installed. * The optional Facsimilie Expansion Kit is not available in certain areas. Stopping Printing Press the LINE key.

  • Page 25: Using The Operation Panel To Make Print Settings

    USING THE OPERATION PANEL TO MAKE PRINT SETTINGS You can control printing using either the operation panel on the printer or by using the printer driver software installed on your computer. This section explains the menus that may be set from the operation panel of the printer and their operation procedures.

  • Page 26: Menus And Key Operation Sequences

    USING THE OPERATION PANEL TO MAKE PRINT SETTINGS Press the Left or Right arrow key to change the setting. DATA The current value is marked with an asterisk ( ENTER LINE MENU ITEM After choosing the required value, press the ENTER key. The new value is registered.

  • Page 27: Print Setting Options

    PRINT SETTING OPTIONS The following items may be set with the menus of the printer operation panel. Values in bold letters are factory default settings. Values that you set are preserved even if the printer is turned off. Main Menu Item Possible Settings Description...

  • Page 28: Print Setting Options

    PRINT SETTING OPTIONS Network Menu *Displayed only if the optional Print Server Card is installed. Item Setting Choice Description IP Address Sets the IP address. Subnet Mask Sets the subnet mask. Default Gateway Sets the default gateway. Interface Menu Item Setting Choice Description I/O Time Out...

  • Page 29: Setting The Network

    SETTING THE NETWORK Use the following procedure to set the network if the optional Print Server Card is installed: Press the LINE key to switch the printer to the offline mode. DATA ON LINE MENU ITEM ENTER Press the MENU key to display the Network Menu.
  • Page 30 SETTING THE NETWORK Press the ENTER key. The display shows "On ", and after about 2 seconds, you can set the address. DATA MENU ITEM ENTER Press the Left or Right arrow key to enter the address. Enter the numerals in the underlined portions of the display with the appropriate arrow key.

  • Page 31: Test Printing

    TEST PRINTING To test print the configuration page and font list, use the following procedure: Press the LINE key to switch the printer to the offline mode. DATA ON LINE MENU ITEM ENTER Press the MENU key to display the Test Menu.

  • Page 32: Checklist

    CHECKLIST The following problems may not be failures. Before contacting an authorized SHARP service center, please check it once more. Problem Probable Cause Remedy Power cord not connected Securely plug the power cord into the machine power Machine connector and the receptacle.
  • Page 33 CHECKLIST Problem Probable Cause Remedy Not printed Interface cable not connected Securely plug the interface cable into the connectors of this properly printer and computer. (page 3) Interface cable fault Connect the same cable to another computer and printer and do a test print to ensure the cable's integrity. Connect a different cable to check that printing can be done.

  • Page 34: Print Quality Problems

    Toner in TD cartridge not Remove the TD cartridge, gently agitate it side-to-side Thank you very much for buying a SHARP laser printer. This manual tells you how to set up, operate and maintain your new printer, and contains advice on how to get the best performance from the printer.
  • Page 35 Dropouts Wet paper Use newly unpacked paper. Thank you very much for buying a SHARP laser printer. Toner in TD cartridge not Remove the TD cartridge, gently agitate it side-to-side This manual tells you how to set up, operate and maintain your new printer, and contains advice on how to get the best performance from the printer.

  • Page 36: Error Messages Shown During Printing

    ERROR MESSAGES SHOWN DURING PRINTING If any error occurs during data printing, the corresponding message appears on the display of the operation panel to indicate the error condition. If the error message appears, confirm the meaning of the message and take the appropriate action as described below. Display Message Cause Remedy...

  • Page 37: Printer Specifications

    Printing speed Same as the copier speed As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.

  • Page 38: Parallel Interface Specifications

    PARALLEL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS This printer uses a bi-directional parallel interface. For the specifications of the computer side parallel interface connector, refer to the computer manual. Note Connector 36-pin DDK 57LE-40360-730B (D29) female connector or equivalent Cable Shield type bi-directional parallel interface cable Length: 3m max.

  • Page 39: Example Of Printing The Configuration Page

    EXAMPLE OF PRINTING THE CONFIGURATION PAGE Printer Configuration Page Hardware Status Machine Information Language: English Hardware Specs Base Memory: Total Memory: 24MB Network Board: Installed Version Information PCL6: 2.00 PostScript2: 2.00 Input Paper Trays -Size- Bypass Tray: Paper Inserted Tray 1: Tray 2: Foolscap (8.5x13) Tray 3:...

  • Page 40: About Installed Font

    ABOUT INSTALLED FONTS ® PCL - Compatible Resident Font List (1/2) Font Name Print Sample Courier Roman SWC ABCDEabcde012345()*%#!?`” <esc>( <esc>(s0p h0s0b4099T (Courier compatible) Dutch ™ 801 SWC ABCDEabcde012345()*%#!?`” <esc>( <esc>(s1p v0s0b4101T ® (CG Times compatible) Dutch 801 Bold SWC ABCDEabcde012345()*%#!?`”...
  • Page 41 ABOUT INSTALLED FONTS ® PCL - Compatible Resident Font List (2/2) Font Name Print Sample Original Garamond Bold SWC ABCDEabcde012345()*%#!?`” (Garamond Halbfett compatible) <esc>( <esc>(s1p v0s3b4197T Original Garamond Italic SWC ABCDEabcde012345()*%#!?`” <esc>( <esc>(s1p v1s0b4197T (Garamond Kursiv compatible) Original Garamond Bold Italic SWC ABCDEabcde012345()*%#!?`”...

  • Page 42: Glossary

    GLOSSARY auto power shut-off mode local printer A power saving mode in which the POWER SAVE A printer that is directly connected to your computer, indicator lights up and all other indicators go out. as opposed to a remote or network printer. Note that the DATA and ON LINE indicator light are megabyte (MB) not affected.This mode saves the most power, but...
  • Page 43 GLOSSARY plug&play scaling A function of Windows that allows you to easily Enlargement or reduction of the original image when install hardware devices (for example, printers, disk it is printed. drives, etc.) spooling port Sending a document to the print queue rather than A connection through which the computer sends directly to the printer.

  • Page 44: Index

    INDEX Additional memory ..........35 ON LINE key ..........20, 21 ON LINE light ............20 Operation keys ............21 Checklist ..............30 Operation panel ..........20, 23 Configuration page ..........37 Options ..............35 Connecting to a Computer ........3 Parallel interface ............
  • Page 45 AR-PB8 SHARP CORPORATION PRINTED IN JAPAN TINSE0146QSZZ...

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