Sharp AR-P350 Owner's Manual

LASER PRINTEROperation manual (for printer operation and general information)Be sure to become thoroughly familiar with this manual to gain the maximu

0-8CONTENTSCHAPTER 4TROUBLESHOOTING ANDMAINTENANCEMISFEED REMOVAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2●General misfeed removal procedure .

5-24SADDLE STITCH FINISHERMisfeed in the saddle stitch finisherWhen a misfeed occurs in the saddle stitch finisher, remove the misfed paper following

5-255SADDLE STITCH FINISHER10Turn roller rotating knob in the direction ofthe arrow.11Remove any misted paper from the saddlestitch tray.Be careful no

5-26SADDLE STITCH FINISHERTroubleshooting (concerning the saddle stitch finisher)Check the list below before calling for service.ProblemStapling posit

5-275SADDLE STITCH FINISHERStapling position quick reference guide for duplex outputThe orientation of the copy paper, original, scanned original data

5-28SADDLE STITCH FINISHERRelation between print image and saddle stitchThe orientation of the copy paper, original, scanned original data, and bindin

6-1CHAPTER 6APPENDIXPagePRINTER SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2● List of principal printer driver

6-2PRINTER SPECIFICATIONSType Desktop (can be upgraded to console type if an optional stand is installed.)Print system Electrophotographic systemExpos

6-3 6List of principal printer driver functionsOutput tray selectionMail binStapleOffsetPunchResident fontDownload fontWatermark*7OverlayJob retention

6-4LIST OF COMBINATION OF PERIPHERAL DEVICESThe table below shows the possible system configurations. Some devices require the installation of others

6-5 6NOTICE PAGE PRINTINGA notice page will be printed when the current print job cannot be done due to a system limitation and an explanationof the l

1-1CHAPTER 1BEFORE USING THE PRODUCTThis chapter describes basic information that should be read before usingthis product.PageINTRODUCTION ...

6-6PRINT AREAThe print area of this product is shown below.CCEEBDAPaper sizePrintable areaIf a printer driver for Windows or Macintosh is used for pri

PRINT IN CHINAOperation manualfor printer operation and general information2001 KS1TINSE2057FCZZSHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONSharp Plaza,

1-2INTRODUCTIONTo gain the maximum benefits in using this product, it is recommended that the user read this manual to becomefamiliar with all the fea

1-31MAIN FEATURESLaser printer able to accept a range of peripherals allowing it to be configured to specific needsThis product is a laser printer tha

1-4PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSExteriorBypass tray paper guideExit tray*Duplex module/bypass tray*Module for two-sided printingUpper paper output areaFini

1-51PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSInterior* For replacement and installation of cartridges, refer to the Operation Manual (Read this document before install

1-6Part names and functions of peripheral devicesPART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

1-71PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSSome peripheral devices cannot be installed together while others may require the installation of one or more others tobe

1-8 Other optional equipment●Scanner rack (AR-RK1)This rack is required to support the scanner moduleabove the printer.●Power supply unit (AR-DC1

1-91PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSOperation panel of the main unitThe display and indicators show the current status of the printer. All printer settings ar

The power switch positions are marked “ I ” to indicate power “ON” and “ ” to indicate stand-by.In the stand-by position, power is being supplied to

1-10PRINT JOBS ON HOLDSET OPERATIONSCONDITIONSCUSTOM SETTINGSKEY OPERATIONPROGRAMSJob status screenThe message "WARMING UP" will be displaye

1-111Canceling a print job and deleting print data●●●●●To cancel a print job in progress and delete the print data:Press the [BACK/C] key during print

1-12PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSOperation panel of the scanner moduleWhen the printer is equipped with a scanner module, the operation panel on the main u

1-131SELECT JOB.PRINT HOLD JOB LISTSharp 005Sharp 006Microsoft Word - Test001EXCEL11/1CONDITIONSETTINGSPART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSTouch panel (on the sca

1-14PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSJob status screen (common to print, copy, network scan, and fax modes)This screen is displayed when the [JOB STATUS] key o

1-151Copier feature Facsimile feature Dual page copy Job build Polling Own number print Page cutoffPART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSUsing the touch panel

1-16LOADING PAPERThe message “ADD PAPER” or “OPEN TRAY AND ADD PAPER” will appear when paper runs out during operation.Follow the procedure below

1-171LOADING PAPERSpecifications of paper traysThe specifications for types and sizes of paper for loading paper trays are shown below.TrayTray No.(tr

1-18LOADING PAPER Applicable plain paperFor satisfactory results, plain paper must conform to the following requirements.Paper in AB system Paper in

1-191Setting the paper size and typeFor the specifications for types and sizes of paper for loading paper trays, see page 1-17.Setting the paper size

0-11. The machine should be installed near an accessiblepower outlet for easy connection.2. Be sure to connect the power cord only to a poweroutlet th

1-20LOADING PAPERSetting the paper type and size from the touch panel1Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.The custom setting menuscreen will appear.2Press

1-211Loading paper in the multi purpose drawerThe method of loading paper into the multipurpose drawer is the same as for paper tray 1 described on pa

1-22Printing onto envelopes●Do not use envelopes that have metal clasps, plastic snaps, string closures, windows, linings, self-adhesive patchesor syn

1-231LOADING PAPERLoading paper in the stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawerUpper paper tray:The upper tray is the same as the multi-purpose drawer. Use th

1-24Loading paper in the stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawerUpper paper tray:The upper paper tray is equivalent to the multi purpose drawer. The m

1-251ADDING TONERWhen toner runs out, the message “CHANGE THE TONER CARTRIDGE” will appear on the display indicating that thetoner cartridge must be r

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2-1CHAPTER 2PRINTING FROM A COMPUTERThis chapter describes how to install and how to use the printer driversand printer utilities on a computer. This

2-2SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWSWhen using this product in a Windows environment, you must install a printer driver in your computer system. Use theCD-ROM supp

2-32INSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS AND PRINTER UTILITIESThe following software can be installed from the installersupplied in the CD-ROM :● PCL printer dr

0-2Moving this machineLift this machine at the positions shown in the illustration below and carry it horizontally.CAUTIONTwo people are required to l

2-4INSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS USING PLUG &PLAY OR THE “ADD PRINTER WIZARD”Before installationBefore installing the printer drivers, check the foll

2-52SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVERThis section describes the method of changing the printer driver settings from your computer.If no printer driver has be

2-6PRINTER CONFIGURATIONTHROUGH THE NETWORKIf you access the Web pages of this product from your computer using a Web browser such as Netscape Navigat

2-72Items and outline of menu frame of Web pagesDestination ManagementThe basic screen on which you can add, modify, or delete the destinations for im

2-8PRINTER CONFIGURATION THROUGH THE NETWORKAccess setupThe restriction on access to the Web pages and basic settings for using the network scanner an

2-92JOB CONTROLThis section describes the operation procedure required for “JOB CONTROL”. To use job control in your print job, select“Properties” on

2-10Hold job listIf “Print after hold”, “Print before hold” or “Proof print” operation is performed on the computer, print data will be held asa hold

2-1128Verify that the desired number of copies isset.The number of copies canbe changed by using the or key on theoperation panel.9Press the [OK] ke

2-12Printer account controlIf the key operator program “Auditing mode” is set, the number of printed pages can be accumulated for each account.The acc

2-132USING THE MACHINE AS A POST-SCRIPT PRINTERIf an optional PS3 expansion kit (AR-PK1) is installed, this machine can be used as a PostScript compat

0-3Fusing unitAdjusterLock Release“BATTERY DISPOSAL”THIS MACHINE CONTAINS A MANGANESE DIOXIDE BATTERY WHICH MUST BE DISPOSEDOF PROPERLY. CONTACT YOUR

2-14 PS display fontThe PRINTER UTILITIES CD-ROM of a PS3 expansion kit contains PS display fonts. Install the PS display fontsas needed when the Pos

2-152Using the printer in the Macintosh environmentTo use the printer in the Macintosh environment, the PPD files (PostScript printer description file

2-16 Installing the utilitiesThe screens in the Mac OS 9.0 environment are used below as examples. The display varies with the operatingsystem and pr

2-172 Selecting the printerFollow the procedure below to select the printer.1Ensure that the printer is connected to thenetwork to which your compute

2-18 Paper setting1Select “Page Setup” from the [File] menuof application software.The following display will appear. (The display varieswith the ope

2-192 Installing the display fontsThe display fonts for Macintosh are contained in the Font folder of the AR-PK1 PRINTER UTILITIES CD-ROM.Install the

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3-1CHAPTER 3PRINTER BASIC SETTINGSThis chapter describes the following items.1. Printer configuration settings2. Custom settings based on the customer

3-2MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTINGThe printer configuration setting allows basic printer settings to be made. The items set with the printer configuratio

3-33When the machine is being operated from the touch panel on a scanner module:MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING1Touch the [CONDITION SETTINGS] key onthe

0-4CAUTIONSCautions on laserWave length785 nm+10 nm−15 nmPulse times North America: 35 cpm model: (4.1 µs ± 4.1 ns)/7 mm45 cpm model: (5.7 µs ± 5.7 ns

3-4Default settingsThe default settings allow detailed print conditions to be set for printing without any printer driver (for example, printingfrom M

3-53CUSTOM SETTINGSCustom settings are used for various settings based on the customer operating conditions. The items that can be setwith the custom

3-6When the machine is being operated from the touch panel on a scanner module:1Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key whenthe printer screen is displayed to

3-73Setting items Total countThe number of total printed pages in this productcan be displayed and printed.If the product is equipped with an opt

4-1CHAPTER 4TROUBLESHOOTINGAND MAINTENANCEThis chapter describes misfeed removal, user maintenance, etc.PageMISFEED REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-2MISFEED REMOVALWhen the machine is being operated from the operation panel on the main unit:●If the machine is not equipped with a scanner, all mes

4-3 4Misfeed in the transport area, fusing area, and exit area (page 4-6)Misfeed in the mail-bin stacker (page 5-8)Misfeed in paper tray 1 (page 4-4)M

4-4Misfeed in the paper feed areaNOTEBe sure to follow the misfeed removal sequence. Do not pull the paper tray out first as paper may be locatedbetwe

4-5 4 Misfeed in the multi purpose drawer1Unlatch the duplex module and slide it tothe left.Unlatch the module andgently move the moduleaway from

0-5For Europe:CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTLASER KLASSE 1LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITEKLASS 1 LASERAPPARATCAUTIONINVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN INTERLOCKS DEFEATE

4-6Misfeed in the transport area, fusing area, and exit areaCAUTIONThe fusing unit is hot. Take care in removing paper.(Do not touch the metal parts.)

4-7 4Misfeed in the duplex module1Unlatch the duplex module and slide it tothe left.Unlatch the unit andgently move the moduleaway from the machine.2I

4-8TROUBLESHOOTINGWhenever the printer stops or operation is not possible, check the operation panel display for messages. In mostcases these messages

4-9 4TROUBLESHOOTINGSolution or causeCheckProblemBlack pagesBlack and white areas are reversed.Printer prints in reverse order.Printer stops in the mi

4-10Check Solution or causeProblemSmudges on printed sheetsCannot select the desired paper in the printer driver or on the copier operation panel.Pape

4-11 4USER MAINTENANCETo ensure good service from this product over a long period of time, it is recommended that the following maintenancebe performe

5-1CHAPTER 5PERIPHERAL DEVICESThis chapter describes operating instructions for the Mail-Bin Stacker,the Finisher, the Saddle Stitch Finisher, and the

5-2DUPLEX MODULEIf a duplex module is installed, printing onto both sides of paper can be performed.Two types of duplex modules are available: duplex

5-35Loading paper in the bypass trayThe bypass tray can be used for plain paper and special papers including labels. Up to 100 sheets of standard pape

0-6FACSIMILE FEATURETo extend the capabilities of this product to include facsimile functions, an optional facsimile expansion kit must beinstalled. R

5-4Setting the printer driver for duplexmodule, bypass tray and exit trayWhen using the duplex module (including the bypasstray and the exit tray) for

5-55Troubleshooting (concerning the duplex module)Check the list below before calling for service.DUPLEX MODULESolution or causeSpecial paper cannot b

5-6MAIL-BIN STACKERThe mail-bin stacker has 7 mail bins which can each be designated to receive printed output from a user or a group ofusers .Output

5-75MAIL-BIN STACKERSpecifying mail bins to receive printed outputPrinted output can be specified in the printer driver to be delivered to an assigned

5-8Misfeed in the mail-bin stackerIf a misfeed has occurred in the mail-bin stacker during printing, remove the misfed paper following the procedurebe

5-95FINISHERThe finisher can deliver collated sets either stapled or unstapled. Unstapled sets can be offset stacked from theprevious set for easy sep

5-10Finisher functions Sort modeSorted sets will be delivered.PrintoutsOriginal Group modeGroups of prints or copies of the same page will b

5-115Using the finisher functions Selecting the stapling function from a printer driver. Using the finisher functions in the copy modeWhen t

5-12Staple cartridge replacementWhen the staple cartridge becomes empty, the message “Add staples.” will appear in the message display of theoperation

5-135 Checking the staple unitIf the message “CHECK THE STAPLER UNIT” or “CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLER JAM” appears, followthe procedure bel

0-7CONTENTSPageINSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1●Carrying this machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2CAUTIONS . . . .

5-14Misfeed in the finisherWhen a misfeed occurs in the finisher, remove the misfed paper following the procedure below.1Remove the misfed paper from

5-155Troubleshooting finisher problemsCheck the list below before calling for service.FINISHERProblemStapling position isnot correct.The finisher does

5-16Stapling position quick reference guide for duplex outputThe orientation of the copy paper, original, scanned original data, and binding position

5-175SADDLE STITCH FINISHERThe saddle stitch finisher can automatically place two staples for centerline binding of prints or copies and fold themalon

5-18SADDLE STITCH FINISHERSaddle stitch finisher functions Sort modeSorted sets will be delivered.PrintoutsOriginal Group modeGroups of copies of t

5-195SADDLE STITCH FINISHER Staple sort modeCollated sets of prints or copies will be stapled and delivered to the offset tray. When saddle stitching

5-20SADDLE STITCH FINISHERUsing the saddle stitch finisher Selecting staple or saddle stitch from the printer driver.OUTPUTOFFSETOKSADDLESTITCHPUNCHO

5-215SADDLE STITCH FINISHER[OK] keyPress to close the [OUTPUT] screen and to returnto the basic screen.[OFFSET] key (See page 5-18.)When the offset tr

5-22SADDLE STITCH FINISHER8Insert the staple box.Push the staple box inuntil it clicks into place.9Push the stapler section back into thefinisher.

5-235SADDLE STITCH FINISHER9Turn roller rotating knob A in the directionof the arrow to move the staple unit to thefront.Turn the roller rotatingknob