Sharp AR-PB2 Operation Manual
MODEL
MODEL
AR-BD14
AR-PB2
DIGITAL COPIER
PRINTER EXPANSION KIT
OPERATION MANUAL
• GETTING STARTED
• PRINTING FROM A COMPUTER
• ADVANCED PRINTING
TECHNIQUES
• USING THE OPERATION
PANEL
• PRINTER
TROUBLESHOOTING
• SPECIFICATIONS
• APPENDIX
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Before Reading This Manual
This operation manual was written for the AR-PB2 Printer Expansion Kit with floppy disks for
installation of printer drivers.
With the latest version of the AR-PB2 Printer Expansion Kit, the printer drivers ar e supplied with a
CD-ROM and therefore the installation method is different from this manual. A separate
supplement manual is provided to describe the new installation method. Also some additional
features are provided with the latest ver sion. These features are also described in t he supplement
manual.
The separate supplement manual describes the following items.
• Installing printer drivers from the CD-ROM
• PCL6 printer driver
• Printer driver for Macintosh
• Printer Status Monitor
• Printer Administration Utility
• NW Setup
• Additional printer configuration menu and key operator program
List of the Applicable Models for the AR-PB2 Printer Expansion Kit
(as of October, 1999)
Model Name
AR-250
AR-280* Yes 2 GB
AR-281 Yes 2 GB
AR-285* Yes 2 GB
AR-286 Yes 2 GB
AR-335* Yes 2 GB
AR-336 Yes 2 GB
AR-405 Yes 2 GB
AR-505 Yes 2 GB
Some units of the models marked with (*) m ay com e with a 1G B har d disk dr ive.
The specifications, features, and options of the printer described in this operation manual were
written based on the models AR-280, AR-285, and AR-335 with the printer drivers supplied in
floppy disks. The details of these may vary with the printer m odels.
Yes / No Capacity
No / Option (1 GB)
Hard Disk Drive
CINSE1779FC51
Warranty
While every effort has been made to make this document as accurate and helpful as possible,
SHARP Corporation makes no warranty of any kind with regard to its content. All information
included herein is subject to change without notice. SHARP is not responsible for any loss or
damages, direct or indirect, arising fr om or r elated to the use of this operation manual.
© Copyright SHARP Corporation 1999. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation or translation
without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under copyright laws.
Trademark Acknowledgments
Microsoft Windows, MS-DOS, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
U.S.A. and other countr ies.
IBM and PC/AT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Hewlett-Packard, HP, LaserJet and PCL are trademarks of the Hewlett-Packard Company.
PostScript® is a registered trademar k of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
All other trademarks and copyrights are t he pr oper ty of their respective owners.
Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this operation manual.
CAUTION
This indicates cautions that must be observed for the printer to work properly. If these are not observed,
the printer will not be damaged, but it will not operate or will operate in a way that is unexpected.
NOTE
This indicates points which are not absolutely necessary for printer operat ion, but which are mentioned in order to show alternative ways of doing something, or for giving further information on
certain topics.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................1
USING THIS MANUAL..............................................................................................................2
For General Users...............................................................................................................2
For Key Operators ..............................................................................................................3
CONNECTING TO THE PRINTER............................................................................................3
PARALLEL PRINTER INTERFACE...........................................................................................3
Connection..........................................................................................................................4
NETWORK INTERFACE...........................................................................................................4
CHAPTER 2 PRINTING FROM A COMPUTER
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................5
AR-PB2 PRINTER DRIVERS....................................................................................................5
SELECTING THE BEST PRINTER DRIVER .............................................................................5
Checking the Hardware and Software Requirements..........................................................8
INSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS.............................................................................................8
Windows 95 with Plug & Play..............................................................................................8
Windows 98 with Plug & Play..............................................................................................9
Windows 95/ Windows 98 without Plug & Play..................................................................10
Windows 3.1x....................................................................................................................11
Windows NT 4.0................................................................................................................11
INSTALLING RESIDENT FONT INFORMATION
(PPD for Windows 95/Windows 98 only)..................................................................................11
PRINTING A TEST PAGE FROM YOUR COMPUTER............................................................12
Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0...................................................................12
Windows 3.1x....................................................................................................................12
PRINTING DOCUMENTS FROM THE COMPUTER...............................................................13
FONTS....................................................................................................................................13
CHAPTER 3 ADVANCED PRINTING TECHNIQUES
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................14
CONTROLLING PRINTER FEATURES FROM THE PRINTER DRIVER.................................14
Windows 95/ Windows 98/ Windows NT 4.0......................................................................14
Windows 3.1x....................................................................................................................15
PRINTER FEATURES.............................................................................................................15
DETAILS OF SPECIAL FEATURES........................................................................................18
Orientation........................................................................................................................ 18
Reverse Order ..................................................................................................................18
Document Style.................................................................................................................19
“N-up” Printing...................................................................................................................20
Custom Paper Size...........................................................................................................20
Paper Source....................................................................................................................20
Different Paper (Cover Sheet Printing)..............................................................................22
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Transparency Inserts (Interleaves)....................................................................................22
Output...............................................................................................................................22
Face Up/Down.................................................................................................................. 23
Stapling.............................................................................................................................23
Right Edge Binding............................................................................................................25
Image Quality.................................................................................................................... 25
Font..................................................................................................................................25
Watermark........................................................................................................................25
Configuration.....................................................................................................................25
Overlays............................................................................................................................ 26
CHAPTER 4 USING THE OPERATION PANEL
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................27
USES OF THE OPERATION PANEL ......................................................................................27
CONFIGURATION FROM THE OPERATION PANEL.............................................................28
Accessing the Printer Configuration Menu.........................................................................28
Using the Printer Configuration Menu................................................................................28
Example Configuration Task .............................................................................................29
Printer Configuration Menus.............................................................................................. 29
Printer Settings.................................................................................................................31
Interface Settings..............................................................................................................31
Network Settings...............................................................................................................32
Print Test Page.................................................................................................................32
Initialize and/or Store Settings...........................................................................................33
COPIER MODE AND PRINTER MODE...................................................................................33
Selecting the Online Mode................................................................................................ 34
TRAY SELECT AND JOB CANCEL.........................................................................................34
Tray Selection...................................................................................................................34
Interrupting and Canceling Print Jobs................................................................................35
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS...............................................................................................35
Printer Exposure Level......................................................................................................36
Memory Reserved for Printer............................................................................................37
Output Method When Memory is Full................................................................................37
Enable Bypass-Tray Size Detection..................................................................................38
Prohibit Notice Page Printing.............................................................................................38
Prohibit Rotated Output.....................................................................................................39
Prohibit Bypass-Tray Selection..........................................................................................39
Prohibit Auto Tray Switching .............................................................................................39
Prohibit Test Page Printing................................................................................................39
Prohibit Changes to Printer Settings..................................................................................40
Prohibit Changes to Interface Settings..............................................................................40
Prohibit Changes to Network Settings...............................................................................40
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 5 PRINTER TROUBLESHOOT I NG
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................41
NOTES ON PRINTING LENGTHY DOCUMENTS...................................................................41
NOTICE PAGE PRINTING......................................................................................................43
Disabling Notice Page and Separator Sheet Printing.........................................................43
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................43
CHAPTER 6 SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................... 47
CHAPTER 7 APPENDIX
PRINT AREA...........................................................................................................................48
FONT LIST..............................................................................................................................49
SUPPLEMENT........................................................................................................................51
INDEX ...........................................................................................................................................52
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Chapter 1 Getting Started
Introduction
The AR-PB2 Printer Expansion Kit adds high-speed, laser set-printing capability to the powerful
features of the AR-280/AR-285/AR-335 copiers and other copiers of the same series to provide a
convenient, high-productivity document printing system easily controlled from a desktop or
networked computer. Note that throughout this operation manual, we will refer to the AR-280,
AR-285, AR-335 or any other digital copying machine of the same series in which the AR-PB2
Printer Expansion Kit has been installed simply as the ‘printer’.
The many useful features and functions of the printer include:
• print speeds of up to 28 (AR-280/AR-285) or 33 (AR-335) pages per minute (for the same page)
• printing multiple sets of documents
• stapling documents (with an optional finisher)
• automatic booklet printing*
• automatic 2-sided (duplex) printing*
• printing multiple document pages on a single sheet (N-up printing)
• printing cover sheets (different first pages)
* For booklet printing and 2-sided printing, an optional duplex module is required in some models.
This operation manual assumes that the AR-PB2 Printer Expansion Kit has already been installed
in your copier and is ready to use with your computer. This chapter shows you how to check t he
printer cable connections linking the printer with your computer. These tasks should be completed
by an authorized dealer service technician before the appropriate AR-PB2 printer drivers are
installed in your computer.
NOTES
This operation m anual descr ibes only printer f eatures. For a descri ption of copi er featur es, s ee the c opier oper ation
manual. Refer t o the c opi er oper ati on m anual f or copi er operation, supplies, maintenance, and speci fi c ati ons for print
media usage.
When connecting thi s pri nter thr ough a netw ork to c omputer s, an opti onal netw ork i nterf ace car d ( Pri nt Ser ver C ard)
is needed. However, in some c ountri es and regi ons, the net work inter face car d is not avail able. In t his c ase, connec t
the printer to a com puter through a parallel int erface. If additional inform ation is required conc erning the network
interface card, consult your authorized Sharp Dealer.
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GETTING STARTED
Using This Manual
This operation manual, together with the on-line help files supplied with the printer dr ivers, provides
complete information on using this printer. The operation manual and on-line help files are intended
as operation guides for general users and key operators. The operation manual includes
information on:
• connecting the printer to a computer
• selecting and installing printer drivers
• advanced printer features and capabilities
• using the operation panel to control printer functions
• troubleshooting printer problems
• printer specifications
The on-line help files include specific information on:
• configuring printer drivers
• adjusting printer driver settings
• using advanced printer features under specific printer drivers
The on-line help file for a given printer driver is automat ically installed along with that printer dri ver,
and can be accessed by clicking the ‘Help’ button available in the printer driver dialog box.
NOTE
The method of access ing the on-line help depends on t he particular pr inter driver. With the PCL5e and PostScr ipt®
drivers, t he on- l i ne hel p can be ac c ess ed by cl i c ki ng t he ‘ H elp’ but ton. With the Sharp-specifi c Post Script® PPD driver ,
the on-line help can be accessed by clicking the help icon and then clicking the item for which information is needed.
For General Users
General users should read the
Techniques
sections of this operation manual to become familiar with the available features and
functions of this printer.
The on-line help files supplied with the printer drivers should then be consulted for specific
information on using particular printer feat ur es.
NOTE
Some features are not supported by some printer drivers; consult the table in the
section of the manual for more information (page 6).
Getting Started, Printing from a Computer, and Advanced Printing
Selecting the Best Printer Driver
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For Key Operators
GETTING STARTED
In addition to the information recom mended for general users, key oper ators should read the
the Operation Panel
section of this operation manual to become familiar with the features and
Using
functions of the operation panel.
The
Key Operator Programs, Printer Troubleshooting
, and
Specifications
sections can also be
consulted for informat ion t hat will aid in operating the printer/copier smoot hly and ef ficiently.
Connecting to the Printer
The computer communicates with the printer through a local parallel printer or optional network
interface that has been installed as part of the AR-PB2 Printer Expansion Kit by your authorized
Sharp dealer. The following section shows the location of the printer interface connection and
provides step-by-step procedures on how to connect t he appr opr iat e cable.
NOTE
If you plan on moving the printer, contact your authorized Sharp dealer.
Parallel Printer Interface
The printer supports an IEEE 1284-compliant par allel printer interface. This interface requires an
IEEE 1284-compliant cable that connect s t o the rear of the printer to the com puter (see Figure 1-1).
CAUTION
Connector
36-pin DDK 57LE-40360-730B (D29) female connector or
equivalent connector
Cable
Shielded type bi-directional parallel interface
For best results, use a printer inter f ace cable t hat is
IEEE1284 compliant.
Do not attempt to connec t the printer interface cabl e to the printer and/or com puter with the pow er turned on.
Connecting the printer interface cable while power is applied can cause equipment damage.
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Connection
1. Make sure both the printer and the com puter are turned off.
2. Plug one end of the printer cable into the printer and t he ot her end int o t he com put er ’s par allel
connector.
Figure 1-1. Connecting the Pr i nt er I nt e rface Cable
NOTES
In order to have best performance, make sure to use shielded parallel cable.
For specifications of the parallel interface of your computer, see its operation manual.
The printer sends and r eceiv es data bi- direc tionall y and at high s peed. Som e sw itch boxes cannot support high- speed bi-
directional data transfer and using them might cause printing errors.
For further details on the specifications of the printer’s parallel interface, consult an authorized Sharp dealer.
Network Interface
The printer can also be connected to a network using an optional network interface card (Print
Server Card) supplied by authorized Sharp dealers. For details on network interface, see the
operation manual of the network interf ace car d.
For additional network utilities, see t he separ at e supplem ental manual.
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Chapter 2 Printing From A Computer
Introduction
A printer driver must be installed before the printer can be used to print documents created or
stored on a desktop or networked computer. This chapter describes the printer drivers supplied
with the printer. Inform ation provided includes:
• Full descriptions of all supplied printer drivers, including a table showing the features supported by
each printer driver
• Detailed information on selecting and installing printer drivers
AR-PB2 Printer Drivers
The following diskettes are supplied with the printer. Refer to Table 2-1 to determine which dr iver or
drivers are compatible with your operating system.
1. Windows PostScript® printer driver (SHARP AR-PB2 PS) for Windows 3.1/Windows 95/
Windows 98 and Sharp-specific PostScript® PPD (SHARP AR-PB2 PS PPD) for Windows
95/Windows 98 (No. 1 in Table 2-1)
2. Windows PostScript® printer driver (SHARP AR-PB2 PS) and Sharp-specific Post Script® PPD
(SHARP AR-PB2 PS PPD) for Windows NT 4.0 (No. 2 in Table 2-1)
3. Windows PCL5e printer driver for Windows 3.1/Windows 95/Windows 98 (SHARP AR-PB2
PCL5e) (No. 3 in Table 2-1)
4. Windows PCL5e printer driver for Windows NT 4.0 (SHARP AR-PB2 PCL5e)
(No. 4 in Table 2-1)
Selecting the Best Printer Driver
Refer to Table 2-1 and Table 2-2 to select the printer driver that best fits your needs. Table 2-1
shows which printer drivers are compatible with specific operating system software, i.e., WIN 3.1 or
WIN 95/ WIN 98. Table 2-2 provides a full list of printer features and shows which features are
supported by each supplied printer driver.
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Table 2-1. Printer Driver Compatibility
NOTE
NO. PRINTER DRIVER WIN 3.1
Windows 3.1/95/98 PS
1
Windows 95/98 PPD
Windows NT PS
2
Windows NT PPD
3 Windows 3.1/95/98 PCL5e X X
4 Windows NT PCL5e X
Users of Wi ndows will obtain maximum functionality and better output quality by installing t he Windows PostScri pt®
Printer driver. Alternatively, the Windows PCL5e driver will provide the best print speed.
WIN 95/
WIN 98
XX
WIN NT
X
X
X
Table 2-2. Printer Dr i ver Feat ur es
Features PCL5e
Output Quality Good Best Best
Print Speed Best Good Good
General
Paper Input
Paper
Output
Copies Yes Yes Yes
Orientation Yes Yes Yes
Reverse Order Yes Yes Yes
Duplex Yes Yes Yes
Binding Edge Left / Top / Right Left / Top / Right Long / Short
N-up
Booklet Yes Yes N/A
Paper Size Yes Yes Yes
Custom Paper Size Yes (1 size) Yes (7 sizes)** Yes (3 sizes)**
Source Selection Yes Yes Yes
Transparency
inserts
Output Tray Selection Yes Yes Yes
Face Up/Down Yes Yes Yes
Staple Yes Yes Yes
Number N/A 2/4/6/8/9/16 2/4*
Order N/A Fixed Fixed
Border N/A Yes Yes
Blank Yes Yes N/A
Printed Yes Yes N/A
Windows
PostScript®
PPD
* Under Windows NT 4.0, the N-up feature is not available with the PPD.
** Under Windows NT 4.0, the Custom Paper Size feature is not available.
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Table 2-2. Printer Dr i ver Feat ur es ( cont inued)
Graphic
Font
Watermark
Features PCL5e
Resolution Setting 600/300 600/300 600/300
Halftone Setting N/A Yes Yes
Graphics Mode Yes N/A N/A
Smoothing* Yes Yes Yes
Toner save* Yes Yes Yes
Negative Image N/A Yes Yes
Mirror Image N/A
Zoom N/A N/A Yes
Fit to Page Yes Yes N/A
Font Setting Yes Yes Yes
Resident Font Yes Yes Yes
Download Font
Print Yes Yes N/A
Edit Watermark Yes Yes N/A
1st Page Yes Yes N/A
Background Yes Yes N/A
Outline N/A Yes N/A
Configuration Setting Yes Yes YesOthers
Form Overlay Yes N/A N/A
Bitmap
TrueType
Windows
PostScript®
Horizontal/
vertical
Bitmap
Type1
TrueType
PPD
Horizontal
Bitmap
Type1
TrueType
* The smoothing and toner save features are not available with the AR-280/
AR-285/AR-335 printers.
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Checking the Hardware and Software Requirements
You will need the following hardware and softwar e in or der t o inst all t he pr inter driver.
Computer
Type
Operating
System
CPU
RAM
• IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a bi-directional parallel interface
• Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0
• Windows 3.1/Windows 95: 486SX or better
• Windows 98: 486DX/ 66 MHz or better (Pentium or bett er is r ecom m ended. )
• Windows NT4.0: 486/ 25MHz or better
• Windows 3.1/Windows 95: 8 MB or more (12 MB or more is recommended.)
• Windows 98: 16 MB or more (32 MB or more is r ecom m ended. )
• Windows NT 4.0: 16 MB or more
Installing Printer Drivers
A compatible printer driver must be loaded to enable a computer’s operating system to communicate with the printer.
The following procedures describe how to install each of the supplied printer drivers. To install multiple
Windows printer drivers, the installation procedure must be performed for each driver.
For installation from the PRINTER UTILITIES CD-ROM, see t he separ at e supplem ent al manual.
NOTE
Before installing a printer driver, be sure to read the “Readme” file for the latest information.
Windows 95 with Plug & Play (parallel connections only)
When using Windows 95 with plug & play*, follow the procedure below.
* The plug & play feature is effective if both the computer and per ipheral equipment are equipped
with IEEE 1284 compliant parallel int er face.
1. Ensure that the printer cable is connected between your computer and the printer and then turn on
the printer.
2. Start Windows on your computer.
NOTE
Before installing the printer driver, be sure to close all other open applications.
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• If you use Windows 95 on a personal computer with the plug & play feature, t he ‘Update
Device Driver Wizard’ window will appear. I f the ‘New Hardware Found’ window appears,
follow the procedure below:
➀ Click the ‘Driver from Disk Provided by Hardware Manufacturer’ but t on and t hen click ‘OK’.
When the ‘Inst all From Disk’ window appears, insert t he desired diskette into the floppy disk
➁
drive. Type A:\ (if the f loppy disk drive is designated as drive A) and click the ‘OK’ but t on.
Proceed to st ep 4.
➂
• If either t he ‘Update Device Driver Wizard’ window or the ‘New Hardware Found’ window
does not appear, follow the procedure of Wi ndow s 95/Windows 98 without Plug & Pl ay.
3. Insert the desired diskette into the floppy disk drive and click the ‘Next’ button.
4. Highlight the desired printer driver and click ‘Next’ to continue.
5. Ensure that ‘Yes’ is checked to use the printer as the default printer. Click the ‘Next’ button.
6. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the supplied printer driver.
NOTE
In step 4 above, selecting ‘SHARP AR-PB2 PS’ (the PostScript® driver) will generally provide the highest-quality
output and support the widest range of printer features. Alternatively, select either the SHARP AR-PB2 PS PPD (Sharpspecific PostScript® PPD) or the SHARP AR-PB2 PCL5e driver.
Windows 98 with Plug & Play (parallel connections only)
When using Windows 98 with plug & play*, follow the procedure below.
* The plug & play feature is effective if both the computer and per ipheral equipment are equipped
with IEEE 1284 compliant parallel int er face.
1. Ensure that the printer cable is connected between your computer and the printer and then turn on
the printer.
2. Start Windows on your computer.
NOTE
Before installing the printer driver, be sure to close all other open applications.
• If you use Windows 98 on a personal computer with plug & play feature, the ‘Add New
Hardware Wizard’ window will appear. I f the ‘Add New Hardware Wizar d’ window does not
appear, follow the procedure of Window s 95/ W indows 98 without Plug & Play.
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3. Click the ‘Next’ button.
4. Ensure that ‘Search for the best driver for your device’ is selected and click the ‘Next’ button.
5. Insert the desired diskette into the floppy disk drive and click the ‘Next’ button.
6. Highlight the desired printer driver and click ‘Next’ to continue.
7. Ensure that ‘Yes’ is checked to use the printer as the default printer. Click the ‘Next’ button.
8. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the supplied printer driver.
NOTE
In step 6 above, selecting ‘SHARP AR-PB2 PS’ (the PostScript® driver) will generally provide the highest-quality
output and support the widest range of printer features. Alternatively, select either the SHARP AR-PB2 PS PPD (Sharpspecific PostScript® PPD) or the SHARP AR-PB2 PCL5e driver.
Windows 95/Windows 98 without Plug & Play
1. Ensure that the printer cable is connected between your computer and the printer and then turn on
your computer.
2. On the Windows 95/Windows 98 Start menu, highlight ‘Settings’, then highlight and click on
‘Printers’.
3. From the Printers window, select ‘Add Printer’ to run the Add Printer Wizard. Then click ‘Next’.
4. If Windows 95/Windows 98 has been configured for network operation, it m ight be necessary to
select ‘Local Printer’ or ‘Network Printer’. Select the appropriate option, and click ‘Next’ to continue.
5. If ‘Network Printer’ was selected, specify the appropriate Network Pat h or Queue Name and click
‘Next’.
6. The installation window will display a list of printer models and manuf actur ers. Click the ‘Have Disk’
button.
7. Insert the desired diskette into the floppy disk drive. Select the floppy disk drive and click the ‘OK’
button. Highlight the desired printer driver, and click ‘Next’ to continue.
8. If ‘Local Printer’ was selected in step 4 above, the installation window will display a list of possible
port assignments. Select the correct port, usually LPT1 for local printers and click ‘Next’.
9. Ensure that ‘Yes’ is checked to use the printer as the default printer. Click the ‘Next’ button.
• At this time, ensure that t he printer has been turned on and has been connected to your
computer.
10. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the supplied printer driver .
NOTE
In step 7 above, sel ecting ‘SHARP AR-PB2 PS’ (t he PostScript® driver) will general ly provide the highest-quality
output and support the widest range of printer features. Alternatively, select either the SHARP AR-PB2 PS PPD
(Sharp-specific PostScript® PPD) or the SHARP AR-PB2 PCL5e driver.
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Windows 3.1x
1. Ensure that the printer cable is connected between your computer and the printer and then turn on
your computer.
2. From the Program Manager, double click on ‘Control Panel’ located in the ‘Main’ menu.
3. From the Control Panel, double click on ‘Printers.’
4. Click on ‘Add’ and then ‘Install Unlisted or Updated Printer.’
5. Click on ‘Install.’
6. Insert the desired diskette into the drive, select the floppy disk drive and click the ‘OK’ button. Then
select the desired printer driver.
7. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the supplied printer driver.
NOTE
In step 6 above, selecting ‘SHARP AR-PB2 PS’ (the PostScript® driver) will generally provide the highest-quality
output and support the wides t range of printer featur es. Alternatively , select the SHAR P AR-PB2 PCL5e driver. T he
SHARP AR-PB2 PS PPD (SHARP-specific PostScript® PPD) cannot be installed on Windows 3.1x.
Windows NT 4.0
1. Ensure that the printer cable is connected between your computer and the printer and then turn on
your computer.
2. On the Start menu, highlight ‘Settings’, then highlight and click on ‘Printers’.
3. From the Printers window, select ‘Add Printer’ to run the Add Printer Wizard.
4. Select ‘My computer’ or ‘Network Printer Server’ and then click on ‘Next’.
5. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the supplied printer driver.
NOTE
In step 5 above, selecting ‘SHARP AR-PB2 PS’ (the PostScript® driver) will generally provide the highest-quality
output and support the widest range of printer features. Alternatively, select either the SHARP AR-PB2 PS PPD
(Sharp-specific PostScript® PPD) or the SHARP AR-PB2 PCL5e driver.
Installing Resi dent Font Information
(PPD for Windows 95/Windows 98 only)
If you have installed the PPD printer driver for Windows 95/Windows 98, install the resident font
information following the procedure below.
NOTES
Before installing the resident font information, be sure to install the printer driver.
When installing the resident font information, be sure to close all other open applications.
If you have changed the port for t he pr i nter f r om Pr oper t ies of t he pr i nter dr i v er w hen the printer is used as a net w or k
printer, reinstall the resident font information.
If printer resi dent fonts cannot be specified from appli cation software, the resident font information has not been
installed or the information is not proper. In this case, reinstall the resident font information.
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1. Ensure that the printer cable is connected between your computer and the printer and then turn on
your computer.
2. Insert the printer driver diskette for t he PPD driver for Windows 95/Windows 98 into the floppy disk
drive.
3. On the Windows 95/Windows 98 Start menu, select ‘Run’.
4. Type A:\PFMSETUP (if the floppy disk drive is designated as drive A) and click the ‘OK’ button.
5. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the resident font information.
6. When the installation is complete, restart Windows.
Printing a Test Page from Your Computer
This section describes how to print a test page from your computer. Printing a test page verifies
that the printer and your computer are connected correctly.
Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0
NOTE
Users of Wi ndows 95, Windows 98 or Wi ndows NT 4.0 will be prompted to print a test page when installing thei r
selected printer driver(s). Otherwise, follow the procedures given below.
1. If necessary, install the appr opriate printer dr iver(s). Ref er to ‘Installing Pr inter Driver s’ for specific
instructions.
2. From the Windows desktop, click on ‘Start.’
3. Highlight ‘Settings’ and then click on ‘Printers.’
4. Right click on the Sharp printer icon and then click on ‘Properties.’
5. Click on ‘Print Test Page.’
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish printing the test page.
Windows 3.1x
1. If necessary, install the appr opriate printer dr iver(s). Ref er to ‘Installing Pr inter Driver s’ for specific
instructions.
2. Print a test page or test document using one of your installed word processing program s such as
Notepad.
NOTE
Refer to Chapter 4 on Operation Panel to make sure the printer is ready and on-line to print the document.
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