SHARP ARNC5J, ARNC5JG, ARNC5JW Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

CODE: 00ZARNC5J/A1E

DIGITAL LASER COPIER/PRINTER OPTION PRINT SERVER CARD

AR-NC5J AR-NC5JG

MODEL

CONTENTS

[1] GENERAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

[2] ENVIRONMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

[3] MAJOR FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

[4] IDENTIFICATION OF EACH SECTION AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . .1

[5] INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

[6] AR-NC5J STATUS CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

AR-NC5JW

[7] TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

[8] FLASH ROM VERSION UP PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Parts marked with “ ” are important for maintaining the safety of the set. Be sure to replace these parts with specified ones for maintaining the safety and performance of the set.

This document has been published to be used

SHARP CORPORATION

for after sales service only. The contents are subject to change without notice.

[1] GENERAL

The AR-NC5J is a print server with Falcon 32bit RISC chip, which automatically switches between 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, conforming to network protocols of TCP/IP (Windows95, Windows98, WindowsMe, WindowsNT4.0, Windows2000, UNIX), IPX/SPX (Netware), AppleTalk (Macintosh), and NetBEUI (Windows95, Windows98, WindowsMe, WindowsNT4.0, Windows2000). The 32bit CPU, together with the automatic switch of 10/100BASE, provides high-speed process. This server allows to share printers in a wide range of network environments from a small-sized network by means of NetBEUI to a largescale network where two or more network protocols are intermingled.

[2] ENVIRONMENT

1. Items required for connection to a network

• Shield-type, twisted-pair cable (A cable of Category 5 is required for

100BASE-TX.)

• Printer

2. Network computer

• Windows95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000

(One of TCP/IP, NetWare, or NetBEUI must be available.)

• UNIX

•NetWare

• Macintosh (AppleTalk must be available.)

• For operations of HTTP, it is recommendable to use a WWW browser such as Internet Explore4.0 or later or Netscape Navigator4.0 or later. If another browser is used, it must at least conform to HTTP1.0 (RFC1945) or HTML2.0 (RFC1866).

• To use HTTP, the TCP/IP protocol setup of the AR-NC5J must be valid and the IP address of the AR-NC5J must be set.

2. Hardware specifications

CPU FALCON 32bit RISC chip Memory RAM 4Mbyte

Flash ROM 1MByte

Network interface 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 1 port (10/100BASE

auto recognition) Printer interface Sharp's unique interface Other LED lamp Status

10Base LINK,

100Base LINK

(3 pcs.)

[4] IDENTIFICATION OF EACH

SECTION AND FUNCTIONS

1. Connector and LEDs

LINK

10B 100B STAT

10/100BASE

[3] MAJOR FUNCTIONS

1. Functions

A. Automatic IP address setup by DHCP, BOOTP,

RARP

(1) DHCP/BOOTP

The AR-NC5J, equipped with the DHCP/BOOTP protocols, allows to make setups related to TCP/IP in a network where a DHCP/BOOTP server is working.

By enabling the DHCP/BOOTP setup of the AR-NC5J, the information related to TCP/IP which is valid in the DHCP/BOOTP server can be set to the AR-NC5J.

• The DHCP protocol supported by the AR-NC5J basically conforms to RFC2131/2132. It conforms to Windows NT DHCP servers.

• To utilize the DHCP function of the AR-CN5J, consult the network manager.

(2) RARP

The AR-NC5J, equipped with the RARP protocol, allows to make setup of IP address in a network where a RARP server is working.

By enabling the RARP setup of the AR-NC5J, the IP address set in the RARP server can be assigned to the AR-NC5J.

B. IPP conformity (TCP/IP)

The AR-NC5J conforms to the Internet printing protocol (IPP Ver.1.0) which allows to print via the Internet. By using the IPP, it allows to print with a remote printer as well as Web access by HTTP.

C. WWW browser

The AR-NC5J, equipped with the HTTP server, can be accessed by a WWW browser to display the printer status or to change the printer setup.

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1 Connector for

10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX

2 10BASE LINK LED

(Green) 100BASE LINK

LED (Green)

3STATUS LED

(Orange)

Connected with a shield-type, twisted-pair cable. (For 100BASE-TX environment, use a cable of Category 5.)

When a network connection is established in 10BASE-T, this lamp lights up.

When a network connection is established in 100BASE-TX, this lamp lights up.

During communication, this lamp flashes.

Content of operation Lighting pattern Cycle

Error detection 0.2sec/rapid flashing

0.2 sec

Forcible loader mode 1sec/slow flashing

Refer to [8]-4-(a).

1 sec

Factory setup mode Repetition of 0.6sec/

0.6 sec

ON OFF

2times flashing

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2. Jumper switches

2. Parts included

1 2 3 4

10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX connector

Jumper switch

The jumper switch has No. 1 and No. 2 pins, and ON/OFF is switched by the jumper plug.

When getting started, No. 1 pin is ON and the flash memory loader is started. When No. 2 is ON, the factory setting of the environmental variable is performed.

Jumper witch ON OFF

1 Forcible loader mode Normal mode (When shipping) 2 Factory setup mode Normal mode (When shipping)

Jumper plug

Normal mode

Forcible loader mode Factory setup

(When shipping)

Print server card: 1 Screws (silver)

Spacers (unused): 2

M3 x 8: 2

CD-ROM: 1 Operation manual: 1 Installation manual: 1

3. Installation procedure

The AR-NC5J installing procedures in the AR-235/275 series are described.

In this case, no spacer is used in the packed items of the AR-NC5J. For the installing procedures of the AR-NC5J to another printer, refer to

the printer's Service Manual or Installation Manual.

Turn off the main switch of the copier and then remove the power plug of the copier from the outlet.

1) Remove the shielding plate. Remove five screws and remove the shielding plate.

Screws

NOTE:

• When setting the jumper switch, be sure to turn off the power of the printer.

• For normal use, be sure to set No. 1 and No. 2 to OFF (Normal mode).

• The factory setup can be set by the utility or Telnet as well as the above jumper switch setup operations. Normally the utility or Telnet is used. Setting by the jumper switch is used only when the unit cannot make communication with the AR-NC5J.

[5] INSTALLATION

1. Connection to a network

To connect the AR-NC5J to a network, the following items are required.

• For connection in the 100BASE-TX environment, a hub conforming to 100BASE-TX and a shield-type, twisted-pair cable (Category 5) are required.

Hub Shield-type, twisted-pair cable

1) Check that the printer power is off, and connect the shield-type,

twisted-pair cable to the 10/100BASE connector of the AR-NC5J.

2) Connect the other end of the cable to the hub.

3) Turn on the printer power, and check that the printer operates nor-

mally.

2) Cut and remove the cut-out portion from the left rear cabinet. Cut and remove the cut-out portion from the left rear cabinet using

a tool such as nippers. (Be careful about the direction of the tool so that the cut surface is flat.)

Cut-out portion

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3) Attach the print server card. Align the connector positions, connect the print server card, and

then secure the card to the option mounting plate in the main unit using supplied two silver screws (M3 x 8).

Silver screws (M3 x 8)

Print server card

4) Reattach the shielding plate. Reattach the shielding plate using five screws.

[6] AR-NC5J STATUS CHECK

1. Printing the status page

The AR-NC5J status is checked by printing the status page.

A. Example of status page print

There are roughly two ways of printing the status page.

• Printing the status page is performed when starting the AR-NC5J.

→

Refer to the manual on the AR-NC5J setup.

• Perform printing of the status page from the operation panel of the printer.

→

Some printers may not support it. Refer to the Operation Manual

of the printer.

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The same information as the status page print-out can be obtained from the utility Web page.

Screws

5) Connect the cable to the control PWB. Connect a LAN cable to the connector of the print server card.

LAN cable

Insert the power plug of the copier to the outlet and turn on the main switch. Then, carry out the following procedure.

6) Check for the print server card. Use the keys on the operation panel to print a configuration page.

Check that the network interface card has been installed.

7) Check for printing. Peform setup of the environmental variables. (refer to [6]-2) (For installation of printer drivers on a computer and network set-

tings (IP address input), see the supplied operation manual.) Execute printing to check to see if printing can be executed prop-

erly.

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