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for maintaining the safety and performance of the set.
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The contents are subject to change without notice.
Paper exitFace down system
ShifterAvailable (only in the model with the shifter)
Page description
language (standard)
Dot emulationNone
Page protection
function
Interface
Interface cable
PCL6 emulation
PCL5e emulation
Available
IEEE1284 port
Expansion slot
Use IEEE1284 conforming parallel cable.
(shielded and grounded)
Max. lengthWithin 3.0 m
14", 8.5" × 11", 8.5"
× 11"R, 8.5" × 5.5",
8.5" × 13"
Compatibility mode
Nibble mode
Expansion slot for
Print Se rv er Card × 1
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ItemContents
Interface selectAuto
Emulation selectAuto
Plug and playConforming (only with Windows 95/98)
Microsoft Windows 3.1∗A
Microsoft Windows 95
Microsoft Windows 98
Printer driver
Network control
software
Built-in fonts
Screen font
Memory
Conforming PC
Microsoft Windows
NT4.0
Macintosh OS (System
7.5 or later)
Sharp Admin Software
Outline Western language 31 fonts (PCL6
compatible)
Outline European language 45 fonts (PCL6
compatible) for Windows
Outline European language 35 fonts (PS2
compatible) for Windows∗A
Standard8MB
Max.136MB
Expansion slotDIMM slot × 2
Expansion memory
(For details, refer to the
descriptions below.)
IBM PC-AT compatible
Apple Macintosh and compatible (AR-PS1
required)∗A
— ∗A
64MB, 32MB, 16MB
(Commercialiy
available 168 pin
EDO DIMM used)
2. Printer driver specifications
A. System
OS
Microsoft Windows 3.1∗A ∗A
IBM PC/AT
Macintosh
: Option
Microsoft Windows 95∗A
Microsoft Windows 98∗A
Microsoft Windows NT4.0∗A
Macintosh OS (System
7.5 or later)
B. Kinds of printer drivers
Printer driver nameName on PC screen
PCL5e for Windows 3.1∗A/95/98
PCL5e for Windows NT4.0
PCL6 for Windows 3.1∗A/95/98
PCL6 (PCL XL) or SPDL2 for Windows
NT4.0
PostScript Level2 for Windows
3.1/95/98∗A
PostScript Level2 for Windows NT4.0∗A
PostScript Level2 for Macintosh OS∗A
PCL
<AR-PB8>
SHARP AR-160/200
Series PCL5e
SHARP AR-160/200
Series PCL6
SHARP AR-160/200
Series PS2
(AR-PS1)
<AR-PS1>
PS2
∗A
C. Set content
ItemPCL6PCL5e
Copies1 to 999
OrientationPortrait, Landscape
Document Style
Paper Source
Paper Size
N-Up Printing1-Up, 2-Up, 4-Up
BorderOn, Off
Fit to PageOn, Off
Page ProtectionOn, Off
Toner Save ModeOn, Off
SmoothingOn, Off
Resolution Settings600 dpi, 300 dpi
Graphics ModeHP-GL/2 (Vector), Raster
Half Tone
Font SourceResident Fonts, Download Fonts
True Type Mode
Duplex CapabilityYes, No
Input Tray
Installed RAM
Unit0.01", 0.1 mm
Set
content of
custom
paper
Set
content of
water
mark
Width
Length
Position
Size6 ∼ 900
Angle±90˚
Text
Edit FontsRefer to the following Font List.
Edit Density0 ∼ 255
Transparent TextYes, No
On First Page Only Yes, No
Paper SourceTray select
Paper SizePaper size select
Orientation
EmulationEmulation setting
Set IP Address
Set Subnet Mask
Set Default
Gateway
Auto select to
emulation
When the paper
feed tray is
selected to other
than AUTO.
When the paper
feed tray is
selected to AUTO.
Toner empty
Drum replacement
Cover open
Service call error
Paper jam
Paper exit tray full
Printing of the set
quantity is made.
Printing at the set
resolution is made.
Smoothing function
setting.
Toner save mode
setting
Setting of page
protection function
Setting of duplex
function and
binding direction
Setting of print
direction
IP address setting
is made.
Subnet Mask
setting is made.
Default Gateway
setting is made.
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StatusLCD displayContent
Enable TCP/IP
Network
Menu ∗1
PS2 Menu
∗2, ∗A
User
setting
Interface
Menu
Test Printing
Menu
∗1 When installing the network Interface card.
∗2 When installing the AR-PS1.
b. LED display
ON LINE light
DATA light
c. Operation keys
LINE key
MENU key
ITEM key
Left arrow key
Right arrow key
ENTER keyUsed to enter a new value.
∗ Invalid when the printer is on-line.
Enable Netware
Enable EtherTalk
Reset to Defaults
Print PS2 Error
I/O Time Out
Configuration Page
PCL6 Font Page
PS2 Font Page
Indicates that the printer is
off-line and data cannot be
transferred or printed. Make
Extinguished
Lit
Extinguished
Lit
Blinking
Changes between the on-line and off-line
modes.
When the printer is on-line, it can receive data
from the computer with which it is connected.
When the printer is off-line, you can use
operation panel keys to make print settings.
Note, however, that you cannot make settings
if the "Data Remaining" message is displayed.
Used to show setting menus on the display in
sequence.∗
Used to show the setting items of the selected
menu in sequence.∗
Used to change the value of any item.∗
settings from the operation
panel in this mode. Note,
however, that you cannot make
settings if the “Data Remaining”
message is displayed.
Indicates that the printer is
on-line and data can be
transferred and printed.
Indicates that there is no data
being received or processed.
Indicates that the printer is
receiving or processing print
data.
Indicates that there is print data
remaining in memory that has
not yet been printed.
Enable/Disable
TCP/IP
Enable/Disable
Netware
Enable/Disable
EtherTalk
Reset Print Server
Card to default
Setting of printing in
case of PS Error
If data reception is
not completed
within the set time,
it is judged as a
time out error.
Configuration page
is printed.
PCL6 Font page is
printed.
PS2 Font page is
printed∗A.
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(2) Network board
10/100 Base TXTCP/IP, IPX/SPX, Ether Talk, Jet Admin∗A
10 Base 2/TTCP/IP, IPX/SPX, Ether Talk, Jet Admin∗A
(3) PS kit∗A
Model nameAR-PS1
Page description
language
Built-in fontsOutline European 35 fonts (PS2 compatible)
Screen fonts
Printer driver
PostScript level 2 emulation
Outline European 35 fonts (PS2 compatible) for
Windows
Microsoft Windows 3.1
Microsoft Windows 95
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows NT4.0
Macintosh OS (System 7.5 or later)
E. Expansion memory
Type
Capacity64MB, 32MB, 16MB
Recommendable
product
DIMM (60ns/EDO/168pin) (Use commercially
available one.)
LetterLong side
LetterRShort side
InvoiceLong side
InvoiceRShort side
FoolscapShort side
FolioShort side
ExecutiveShort side
COM-10Short side
C5Short side
DLShort side
Side set to the
paper feed port
Transport direction
ABC...
= Long side
Side set to the
paper feed port
= Short side
Transport direction
F. PC environment
Computer
Type
Operating
System
CPU
RAM
IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a
bi-directional parallel interface and CD-ROM drive
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT4.0
Windows 95 : 486SX or better
Windows 98 : 486DX/66MHz or better (Pentium or
better is recommended.)
Windows NT4.0 : 486/25MHz or better
Windows 95 : 8MB or more (12MB or more is
recommended.)
Windows 98 : 16MB or more (32MB or more is
recommended.)
Windows NT4.0 : 16MB or more
ABC...
For paper feed of the multi bypass tray, the short side must be set
to the paper fed port regardless of paper size for making print
data.
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(2) Paper feed port
Tray kind
Capacity
A3
B4
A4
A4R
B5
B5R
A5
A5R
Ledger
Legal
Letter
LetterR
Invoice
InvoiceR
Foolscap
Folio
Executive
COM-10
C5
DL
Custom
∗ The number of trays supported depends on each model.
∗ When printing with the multi bypass tray, the printer board cannot
recognize the set paper direction, and therefore it regards that the
short side of paper would be set (vertical transport direction) to
make data.
Bypass
Tray
100
sheets
Tray 1Tray 2Tray 3Tray 4
250
sheets
250
sheets
250
sheets
250
sheets
(3) Tray selection
Paper handling is controlled on the copier side. The printer board
sends the Video I/F command to the digital copier according to the
computer direction of the tray.
(4) Duplex print operation∗B
The basic operation of duplex is described below.
Paper exit is made in face down. After printing an even number page,
the former odd number page is printed.
HOSTPrinter(Tablet)
PAGE
1
PAGE
2
PAGE
3
PAGE
4
Page2
Page1
Page4
Page3
HOSTPrinter(Booklet)
PAGE
1
PAGE
2
PAGE
3
PAGE
4
Page2
Page1
Page4
Page3
a. Tablet operation
Tablet means printing so that each page is aligned to be read
properly when binding the short edge of paper. Therefore, the
front page (odd number page) and the back page (even number
page) are in upside down each other. This reversion is mechanically made, and the printer software needs no additional process.
b. Booklet operation
Booklet means printing so that each page is aligned to be read
properly when binding the long edge of paper. Therefore, the front
page (odd number page) and the back page (even number page)
are in the same direction. This paper is reversed mechanically,
and the printer software needs to rotate the paper 180 degrees.
Duplex transport availability by paper size
Paper sizeDuplex
A3
B4
A4R
B5
B5R
A5
A5R
Ledger
Legal
Letter
LetterR
Invoice
InvoiceR
Foolscap
Folio
Executive
COM-10
C5
DL
Custom
Note: 1. Since duplex printing cannot be made for the special paper
(Custom) and Invoice, the computer’s direction of Custom
or Duplex printing is ignored and simplex printing is made.
2. Since duplex printing cannot be made in the case of paper
feed from the multi bypass tray, the computer’s direction to
the multi bypass tray to make duplex printing is ignored
and simplex printing is made.
3. Since printing order differs in simplex printing and duplex
printing, the insert surface differs in simplex and duplex in
the case where there is a difference between the front and
the back, for example, the letter head.
(Unit: Dots/600DPI)
∗ Top Margin
The set value is received from the digital copier and data are made
according to the set value.
∗ Left margin
Since the paper size sensor is not set, the digital copier does not
know the size and direction of paper inserted. Therefore, the left
margin is set according to the paper size indicated by the print data
sent from the computer, and printing is made. If the computer does
not specify the paper size or in the case of custom size, the left
margin is set according to the default paper size.
B
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I. Print reference
This machine employs the center reference system.
Since the digital copier is not equipped with the paper size detection,
format is made not by the actual paper size but by the paper size
specified by the computer, and center distribution is made.
∗ When installing the LCD panel kit simultaneonsly.
A. Copier operation panel disassembly
• Remove screws and connector, and remove the operation
panel.
B. Cover disassembly
• Remove screw and disengage pawls, and remove the cover.
C. Printer operation panel installation
• Engage pawls and fix the printer operation panel with screw.
Then connect the flat cable to the connector.
2. Procedures on the copier (rear side)
A. Copier rear cabinet disassembly
• Remove screws and remove the rear cabinet.
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B. Copier shield plate disassembly
• Remove screws, and remove the shield plate.
C. PWB fixing plate installation
• Fix the plate with screws.
D. Printer PWB installation
• Fix the printer PWB with screws.
• Before introduction of the Expansion memory, the PS PWB, or
the network PWB, this procedure must be performed.
E. Mother board installation (Packed together with
the LCD kit.)
• Insert the connectors and fix them, then connect the connec-
tors of the copier to them.
F. Shield plate installation
• Fix the shield plate with screws.
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G. PWB cover installation
• Install the PWB cover with screws.
4. PS kit (AR-PS1) installation
• Fix the PS PWB with pawl.
∗Note: The DIMM connector and the PS-PWB are provided with
the reverse insertion protection key(notch). A strong push,
however, allows reverse insertion. Use great care of the
inserting direction.
3. Expansion memory installation
• Fix the memory PWB with pawls.
5. Network Interface Control PWB
installation
• Insert the network PWB into the printer PWB connector and fix
it with screws.
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6. INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER
To use this printer with your computer, you must install the printer
driver.
Install the printer driver using the supplied SHARP Software CDROM. This kit is supplied with the following printer drivers:
• PCL6 for Windows 95/98
• PCL6 for Windows NT 4.0
• PCL5e for Windows 95/98
• PCL5e for Windows NT 4.0
Note: • It is recommended that you install the PCL6 printer
driver. If you have a problem printing from older
software using the PCL6 driver, remove it and install the
PCL5e driver.
• The printer driver data in the CD-ROM can be copied to
floppy disks.
1. Double-click “My Computer”, “Ar160_200” and
“Makedisk”.
2. Double-click “Makedisk.exe”.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Before installation, make sure that:
• You read the README.TXT file which is contained on the
SHARP Software CD-ROM. This file contains the information
and restrictions for using the printer.
• The printer is connected properly with the computer or network.
• The printer is loaded with paper.
• The printer is turned on and on-line (the ON LINE light is lit).
• You quit all application software that is running on your com-
puter.
• Your computer meets the following hardware and software re-
quirements:
Computer TypeIBM PC/AT or compatible computer
equipped with a bi-directional parallel
interface and CD-ROM drive
Operating System Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0
CPUWindows 95:486SX or better
Windows 98:486DX/66MHz or better
(Pentium or better is
recommended.)
Windows NT 4.0: 486/25MHz or better
RAMWindows 95:8MB or more (12MB or
more is recommended.)
Windows 98:16MB or more (32MB or
more is recommended.)
Windows NT 4.0: 16MB or more
This procedure uses the following drive name in examples:
Drive R: CD-ROM drive (holds the CD-ROM containing the
printer drivers)
Change the drive name as required according to your environment.
A. 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
& Play Function”.
1) Turn the computer on and start Windows 95.
Note: Depending on which version of Windows you are using,
the display examples in this step may differ from those on
your system.
• Either the “Update Device Driver Wizard” window or the “New
Hardware Found” window may appear automatically.
Note: If neither the “Update Device Driver Wizard” window nor
the “New Hardware Found” window appear, refer to “Installing Windows 95/98 without Using the Plug & Play
Function”.
• If the “Update Device Driver Wizard” window appears, click the
[Next] button and proceed to step 2).
• If the “New Hardware Found” window appears, perform the
following steps:
<1> Choose “Driver from disk provided by hardware manufac-
turer” and click the [OK] button.
<2> When the “Install From Disk” window appears, insert the
SHARP Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, type
R:\English\WinXX and click the [OK] button.
<3> Choose the appropriate printer driver from those listed below
and click the [OK] button.
• PCL6 Printer Driver: SHARP AR-160/200 Series PCL6
• PCL5e Printer Driver: SHARP AR-160/200 Series PCL5e
Note: It is recommended that you install the PCL6 printer driver.
If you have a problem printing from older software using
the PCL6 driver,remove it and install the PCL5e driver.
<4> Proceed to step 5).
2) Search for the printer driver by clicking [Other Locations...] button.
3) Insert the SHARP Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, type
R:\English\WinXX and click the [OK] button.
4) After Windows finds the printer driver, click the [Finish] button to
continue the installation.
Note: In this step the PCL6 printer driver is installed automat-
ically. If you want to install the PCL5e printer driver, refer to
“Installing onto Windows 95/98 without Using the Plug &
Play Function”.
5) Set the printer name.
<1> If you want to change the printer name, enter a new name in
the space provided.
<2> If the program displays, “Do you want your Windows-based
programs to use this printer as the default printer?”, check
“Yes”.
<3> Click the [Next] button.
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6) Print a test page by clicking the [Finish] button.
Note: If you check “No” and click the [Finish] button, the printer
does not print a test page after the installation.
• The printer driver installation begins.
• If the “Insert Disk” window appears, perform the following
steps:
<1> Click the [OK] button.
<2> When the “Copying Files” window appears, type
R:\English\WinXX and click the [OK] button.
7) When the test page is printed properly, click the [Yes] button.
• The printer is ready for printing.
B. Installing onto Windows 98
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
& Play Function”.
1) Turn the computer on and start Windows 98.
• The “Add New Hardware Wizard” window appears automat-
ically, click the [Next] button.
Note: If the “Add New Hardware Wizard” window does not ap-
pear in this step, refer to “Installing onto Windows 95/98
without Using the Plug& Play Function”.
3) Click the [Have Disk...] button.
4) Insert the SHARP Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, type
R:\English\WinXX, and click the [OK] button.
5) Choose the appropriate printer driver from those 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
Note: It is recommended that you install the PCL6 printer driver.
If you have a problem printing from older software using
the PCL6 driver,remove it and install the PCL5e driver.
2) Display a list of all the printer drivers by checking “Display a list of
all the drivers in a specific location, ...” and clicking the [Next]
button.
6) After Windows finds the printer driver, click the [Next] button to
continue the installation.
7) Print a test page by clicking the [Finish] button.
Note: If you check “No” and click the [Finish] button, the printer
does not print a test page after the installation.
• The printer driver installation begins.
8) When the test page is printed properly, click the [Yes] button.
• The printer is ready for printing.
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C. Installing onto Windows 95/98 without Using
the Plug & Play Function
Computers using Windows 95 or Windows 98 that are compatible
with plug & play can install the printer driver automatically. However,
if your computer is incompatible with plug & play, or if you want to use
this printer as a network printer, follow the procedure in this section.
The following steps use Windows 98 in display examples.
1) Turn the computer on and start Windows 95/98.
2) Click the Start menu, point to “Settings”, and choose “Printers”.
3) When the “Printers” window appears, double-click the “Add
Printer” icon.
4) Click the [Next] button.
5) If the screen for choosing the connection method appears, choose
the connection method and click the [Next] button.
Note: This screen appears only when the computer is connected
to a network.
• When the printer is directly connected to the computer, choose
“Local printer”.
Otherwise, choose “Network printer”.
If you choose “Network printer” you must specify a network
path or queue name.
Contact your network administrator for details.
The following steps use the example of a local printer.
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9) Choose the port and click the [Next] button.
Note: This screen appears only if you selected “Network printer”
in step 5).
6) Click the [Have Disk...] button.
7) Insert the SHARP Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, type
R:\English\WinXX, and click the [OK] button.
10)Set the printer name.
<1> If you want to change the printer name, enter a new name in
the space provided.
<2> If the program displays, “Do you want your Windows-based
programs to use this printer as the default printer?”, check
“Yes”.
<3> Click the [Next] button.
11)Print a test page by clicking the [Finish] button.
Note: If you check “No” and click the [Finish] button, the printer
does not print a test page after the installation.
• The printer driver installation begins.
8) Choose the appropriate printer driver from those 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
Note: It is recommended that you install the PCL6 printer driver.
If you have a problem printing from older software using
the PCL6 driver,remove it and install the PCL5e driver.
12)When the test page is printed properly, click the [Yes] button.
• The printer is ready for printing.
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D. Installing onto Windows NT 4.0
1) Turn the computer on and start Windows NT.
2) Click the Start menu, point to “Settings”, and choose “Printers”.
3) When the “Printers” window appears, double-click the “Add
Printer” icon.
4) Choose “My Computer” or “Network printer server” and click the
[Next] button.
• The following steps use “My Computer” as an example.
For more information about using this printer as a network
printer, refer to the Windows NT 4.0 networking documentation.
5) Check the checkbox for the port you are using and click the [Next]
button.
9) Set the printer name.
<1> If you want to change the printer name, enter a new name in
the space provided.
<2> If the program displays, “Do you want your Windows-based
programs to use this printer as the default printer?”, check
“Yes”.
<3> Click the [Next] button.
6) Click the [Have Disk...] button.
7) Insert the SHARP Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, type
R:\English\WinNT and click the [OK] button.
10)Make the appropriate settings for your environment.
• When using print sharing, choose “Shared” and enter a share
name. If necessary for your environment, select Windows 95
from the list of operating systems.
• If you are not using shared printing, choose “Not shared”.
After making the settings on this screen, click the [Next] button.
11)Print a test page by clicking the [Finish] button.
Note: If you check “No” and click the [Finish] button, the printer
does not print a test page after the installation.
• The printer driver installation begins.
8) Choose the appropriate printer driver from those 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
Note: It is recommended that you install the PCL6 printer driver.
If you have a problem printing from older software using
the PCL6 driver,remove it and install the PCL5e driver.
12)When the test page is printed properly, click the [Yes] button.
• The printer is ready for printing.
E. Changing Printer Configuration Settings
After installing the printer driver use the procedure in this section to
change the printer configuration settings. Also refer to the print driver
help for more information.
1. Click the Start menu, point to “Settings”, and choose “Printers”.
2. Right-click the appropriate printer and choose “Properties”
fromthe menu.
3. Click the Configuration tab and change the printer settings.
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1. Configuration setting
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MENU
ONLINE
MENU
TestPrintingMenu
ConfigurationPage
PCL6FontList
PS2FontList
InterfaceMenu
I/OTimeOut
60second*
ITEM
MainMenu
Copies
1*
Resolution
600*
Smoothing
On*
TonerSave
Off*
PageProtection
Off*
2-SidedPrinting
Off*
PaperSource
Auto*
PaperSize
A4
*
Orientation
Portrait*
Emulation
Auto*
MENU
ITEM
NetworkMenu
SetIPAddress
No*
SetSubnetMask
No*
SetDefaultGateway
No*
EnableTCP/IP
No*
EnableNetware
No*
EnableEtherTalk
No*
ResettoDefault
No*
MENU
PS2Menu
PrintPS2Error
Off*
MENU
(Basic Menu Setting Procedure)
Note: The menus and items displayed may be different depending
on the optional functions installed.
1) When the printer is not in use, press the ON LINE key to put the
printer off-line.
2) Press the MENU key repeatedly until the required menu appears.
3) Press the ITEM key repeatedly until the required item appears.
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ENTER
DATA
NEMENU ITEM
ENTER
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4) Press the Left or Right arrow key to change the setting.
• The current value is marked with an asterisk (∗).
5) After choosing the required value, press the ENTER key.
• The new value is registered.
A. Main Menu
Item
Copies1 ∼ 999Sets how many copies to print.
Resolution
Smoothing
Toner Save
Page
Protection
2-Sided
Printing ∗B
Paper
Source
Possible
Settings
600dpi
300dpi
On
Off
On
Off
On
Off
On
Off
Auto
Tray 1
Tray 2∗
Tray 3∗
Tray 4∗
Bypass Tray
Description
Sets the printing resolution.
Sets whether smoothing is done or not.
This function improves the appearance
of printed documents by smoothing the
angles and curves of images. This
allows printing at a higher apparent
resolution. For example, if the printer is
set to 600dpi, resolution equivalent to
1200dpi can be achieved.
When printing image data, you may
need to select "Off" to achieve best
results.
Sets whether toner save mode is in
effect or not. This function prints slightly
fainter to save toner. This item is
different from the copier “toner save
mode”.
Sets page protection. Page protection is
a function designed to prevent data loss
errors when complex data is printed.
This menu item is displayed only if the
installed printer memory is 24MB or
more.
Setting of duplex function and binding
direction.
Sets the tray used for paper feeding.
Setting to “Auto” automatically selects
the paper tray loaded with the paper of
the size specified in the “Paper Size”
item.
∗ The available settings reflect the
installed trays.
Item
Possible
Settings
Description
A3
B4
A4∗
Paper Size
B5
A5
Ledger
Legal
Letter∗
Executive
Folio
Invoice
Foolscap
Sets the size of the paper where data
will be printed. If this size is different
from the paper size present in the tray,
the size set on the operation panel takes
precedence.
∗ Depending on where the printer was
purchased, the default value is either A4
or Letter.
COM-10
DL
C5
Sets the page orientation for printing.
Specify “Portrait” to print the paper with
Orientation
Portrait
Landscape
its long side (longer edge) vertical.
Specify “Landscape” to print the paper
with its long side (longer edge)
horizontal.
Auto
Emulation
PCL
Specifies the printer language used.
HEX
B. Network Menu
ItemSetting ChoiceDescription
Set IP Address
Set Subnet Mask
Set Default Gateway
Enable TCP/IP
Enable Netware
Enable EtherTalk
Reset to Defaults
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
Sets the IP address.
Sets the subnet
mask.
Sets the default
gateway.
Enable/Disable
TCP/IP
Enable/Disable
Netware
Enable/Disable
EtherTalk
Reset Print Server
Card to default.
∗ Displayed only if the optional Network Interface Control card is
installed.
C. Interface Menu
ItemSetting ChoiceDescription
I/O Time Out
1 second
:
60 second
:
999 second
Sets I/O time-out. If
no data is received
within the preset
time, print
processing is ended.
D. Test Menu
ItemDescription
Configuration PagePrints the configuration page.
PCL6 Font ListPrints the PCL6 font list.
PS2 Font List∗1, ∗APrints the PS2 font list.
∗ 1 Displayed only when the PS Kit (AR-PS1) is installed.
E. PS2 Menu ∗A
ItemDescription
Print PS2 ErrorWhen set to “On”, PS error print is made.
∗ Displayed only when the PS Kit (AR-PS1) is installed.
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[5] SIMULATION
1. Entering the simulation mode
Perform the following procedure to enter the simulation mode.
Clear key → Interruption key → “0” key → Interruption key → Main
code → Start key → Sub code → Start key
2. Cancelling the simulation mode
When the all clear key is pressed, the simulation mode is cancelled.
When the interruption key is pressed, the process is interrupted and
the screen returns to the sub code entering display.
3. Contens of Simulations
AR-PB8
Main
code
2218Printer counter displayUsed to display the current printer counter value. ∗1
249Printer counter clearUsed to clear the printer counter. ∗2
6714Printer Flash ROMThe machine enters the version up mode of the printer PWB flash ROM.
∗1: Each counter display method
∗2: Display after clearing each counter
Sub
code
Data DownloadFor details, refer to the printer PWB flash ROM version up procedure
To test print the configuration page and font list, use the following procedure:
1) Press the ON LINE key to switch the printer to the offline mode.
3) Press the ITEM key to display the required item.
2) Press the MENU key to display the Test Menu.
1. Samples
Printer Configuration Page
Machine Information
Language:
Hardware Specs
Base Memory:
Total Memory:
Network Board:
Version Information
PCL6:
Input Paper Trays
Bypass Tray:
Tray 1:
Tray 2:
Tray 3:
Tray 4:
4) Press the ENTER key.
HARDWARE STATUS
The test page prints.
English
8MB
8MB
Not Installed
1.00
-SizePaper Inserted
Letter (8.5x11)
Letter (8.5x11R)
Legal (8.5x14)
Ledger (11x17)
KEY MENU STATUS
Main Menu
Copies:
Resolution:
Smoothing:
Toner Save:
Paper Source:
Paper Size:
Orientation:
Emulation:
PCL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Cmpany. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
1
600dpi
On
Off
Auto
Letter (8.5x11)
Portrait
PCL
Interface Menu
I/O Time Out60 sec.
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AR-PB8
2. Items and contents
A. Hardware status
(Machine information)
a. Language
Value:(English/French/German/Italian/Dutch/Spanish/Swedish)
Example: English
Default:Depends on the Destination setting
Description:Depends on the LCD display, the configuration page, and
the font list language.
(Hardware specifications)
a. Base memory
Value:8MB
Example: 8MB
Default:8MB
Description:Indicates the printer PWB base memory capacity.
b. Total memory
Value:(8, 24, 40, 56, 72, 88, 104, 136MB)
Example: 8MB
Default:8MB
Description:Indicates the printer PWB total memory capacity, which is
the total of the base memory and the option memory.
c. Network board
Value:
Example: Not Installed.
Default:Not Installed.
Description:Ubducates the network board installation status.
(Firmware version)
a. PCL6
Value:#.##
Example: 1.00
Default:Depends on the printer firmware version.
a. Manual paper feed tray
Value:(Suitable paper size)
Example: Letter (8 1/2 × 11")
Default:Depends on the size of paper set on the manual paper
feed tray.
Description:Indicates the size of paper set on the manual paper feed
tray. Depends on the paper size detected on the manual
paper feed tray. “Unclear” means that the paper size is
not detected. If there is no paper, no print is made here.
No paper availadle on this
tray.
There is a problem with this
tray.
This tray is opened (except
Bypass-Tray) or Tray is lifting
up.
b. Tray1, tray 2, tray 3, tray 4
Value:(Suitable paper size)
Example: Letter (8 1/2 × 11")
Default:Depends on the paper tray configuration.
Description: Indicates the paper size configuration of tray 1, tray 2,
tray 3, tray 4.
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AR-PB8
[7] FIRMWARE VERSION UP
1. Cases where flash memory rewriting is
required
In the following cases, the program in the printer control PWB flash
memory must be rewritten.
1) When a bug or other error is found
2) Data stored in the flash memory is destroyed or deleted.
3) When the flash memory is replaced.
2. Necessary tools
1) Computer (PC) <Operates on MS-DOS.>
2) Parallel cable
3) Program data file (xxx.BIN)
3. Procedure
1) Print the configuration list to check the firmware version.
Use the operation panel of the copier to perform the following
procedure.
ONLINE <off line> → MENU <Test Printing Menu> → ITEM <Configuration Page> → ENTER <The test page prints>
2) Connect the PC and the copier with the parallel cable.
3) Turn on the power
4) Execute SIM 67-14.
“Erase Flash Data?” is displayed on the LCD.
5) Press the ENTER key on the copier’s operation panel.
“Now Erasing” is displayed on the LCD.
6) After deletion of data, “Please Send Data” is displayed on the LCD
and the machine enters the ready state for data input.
7) Download the program file.
(Note) Never turn off the power during download.
Set the PC to DOS mode → Check that the display shows
READY. → Then type COPY /B xxx.BIN LPT1:
and press the enter key.
( : space)
8) The machine enters the data reception mode.
While “Writing” is displayed on the LCD, data are written into the
flash ROM.
9) When data reception and data writing into the flash ROM are
completed, the SUM check is automatically performed.
(Note) In case of an error, “Sum check Error” is displayed.
Turn off the power once, and repeat the procedures from 3).
10)If there is no problem on the result of the SUM check, “Complete”
is displayed on the LCD.
11)Turn off/on the power to print the configuration page with the
above procedures, and check the firmware version.
12)Perform printing on the PC side and check that printing is per-
formed normally.
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[8] TROUBLE CODE LIST
Main
Sub
code
code
F900ContentF9-∗∗∗ Communication trouble
between MCU and PRT.
DetailCommunication setup error, framing,
CausePrinter PWB connector disconnection
Check and
remedy
10 ContentPrinter PWB trouble
DetailCommunication trouble between MCU
CausePrinter PWB connector disconnection
Check and
remedy
80 ContentPrinter PWB communication trouble
DetailCommunication trouble between MCU
CausePrinter PWB connector disconnection
Check and
remedy
81 ContentPrinter PWB communication trouble
DetailCommunication trouble between MCU
CausePrinter PWB connector disconnection
Check and
remedy
parity, protocol error
Printer unit PWB MCU PWB harness
failure
Printer PWB mother board connector
pin breakage.
Printer PWB ROM defect, data failure
Check the connectors and harness of
the printer PWB and the MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine.
Check the ROM of the printer PWB.
and PRT
Printer unit PWB MCU PWB harness
failure
Printer PWB mother board connector
pin breakage.
Printer PWB ROM defect, data failure
Check the connectors and harness of
the printer PWB and the MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine.
Check the ROM of the printer PWB.
(protocol)
and printer PWB (Protocol error)
Printer PWB MCU PWB harness failure
Printer PWB mother board connector
pin breakage.
Printer PWB ROM defect, data failure
Check the connectors and harness of
the printer PWB and the MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine.
Check the ROM of the printer PWB.
(Parity)
and printer PWB (Parity error)
Printer PWB MCU PWB harness failure
Printer PWB mother board connector
pin breakage.
Printer PWB ROM defect, data failure
Check the connectors and harness of
the printer PWB and the MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine.
Check the ROM of the printer PWB.
Detail of trouble
AR-PB8
Main
Sub
code
code
F982ContentPrinter PWB communication trouble
(Overrun)
DetailCommunication trouble between MCU
CausePrinter PWB connector disconnection
Check and
remedy
84 ContentPrinter PWB communication trouble
DetailCommunication trouble between MCU
CausePrinter PWB connector disconnection
Check and
remedy
88 ContentPrinter PWB communication trouble
DetailCommunication trouble between MCU
CausePrinter PWB connector disconnection
Check and
remedy
and printer PWB (Overrun error)
Printer PWB MCU PWB harness failure
Printer PWB mother board connector
pin breakage.
Printer PWB ROM defect, data failure
Check the connectors and harness of
the Printer PWB and the MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine.
Check the ROM of the Printer PWB.
(Framing)
and printer PWB (Framing error)
Printer PWB MCU PWB harness failure
Printer PWB mother board connector
pin breakage.
Printer PWB ROM defect, data failure
Check the connectors and harness of
the Printer PWB and the MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine.
Check the ROM of the Printer PWB.
(Time-out)
and printer PWB (Time-out error)
Printer PWB MCU PWB harness failure
Printer PWB mother board connector
pin breakage.
Printer PWB ROM defect, data failure
Check the connectors and harness of
the Printer PWB and the MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine.
Check the ROM of the Printer PWB.