MODEL
AR-PB9
PCL EXPANSION KIT
OPERATION MANUAL
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GETTING STARTED
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PRINTING
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PRINTER TROUBLE?
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APPENDIX
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INDEX
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This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by
93/68/EEC.
Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung
93/68/EWG.
Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modefiées par la
directive 93/68/CEE.
Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG en 73/23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG.
Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC med tillæg nr. 93/68/EEC.
Quest’ apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 89/336/EEC e 73/23/EEC, come emendata dalla
direttiva 93/68/EEC.
Este equipamento obedece às exigências das directivas 89/336/CEE e 73/23/CEE, na sua versão corrigida
pela directiva 93/68/CEE.
Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 89/336/CEE y 73/23/CEE, modificadas por medio de
la 93/68/CEE.
Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89/336/EEC och 73/23/EEC så som kompletteras av
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING:
FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
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Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with
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“For use
AR-150 AR-155”
CONTENTS
1 GETTING STARTED
INTRODUCTION 2
MAIN FEATURES 3
MAKING FLOPPY DISKS FROM CD-ROM 3
CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE 4
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE 6
– Description of the printer driver 6
– Checking the hardware and software requirements 6
– Installing the printer driver 6
– AR-150 Series PCL printer driver group 12
2 PRINTING
PRINTING A PAGE 13
– Executing printing 13
– Indicators and key on the operation panel 14
SETTING PRINT CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER DRIVER 15
2-SIDED PRINTING (AR-155 only) 17
TEST PRINTING 18
PRINTER TROUBLE?
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TROUBLESHOOTING 19
– Printing problems 19
STATUS MONITOR 21
UNINSTALLING PRINTER DRIVER 23
APPENDIX
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SPECIFICATIONS 24
ADDITIONAL MEMORY 24
PARALLEL INTERFACE 25
USB INTERFACE 26
INSTALLED FONT LIST 27
INDEX
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Getting started
GETTING STARTED
This chapter provides basic information for using the SHARP AR-150 series printer and its
features.
INTRODUCTION
The AR-150 series machines can be used as a copier and a laser printer . This manual describes
only the printer features of the machine. To use an AR-150 series machine as a copier and to
learn additional information which relates to both the copier and printer features, see the copier
manual. To get full use of all printer features, familiarize yourself with this manual.
For quick reference during printer use, keep this manual in a handy location.
Conventions used in this manual
In this manual, the following icons are used to provide the user with information pertinent to the
use of the machine.
Cautions the user that damage to the machine or one of its components may
result if the contents of the caution are not properly followed.
Notes provide information relevant to the machine regarding specifications,
functions, performance, operation and such, that may be useful to the user.
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When you try to execute printing while copying is being performed, printing
will be executed after copying is finished.
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When you try to make a copy while printing is being performed, printing will
be interrupted and you can make a copy. Printing will be resumed after copying
is finished.
Trademark acknowledgments
Windows, MS-DOS and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A.
and other countries.
IBM, PC/AT and OS/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
PCL is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.
All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
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MAIN FEATURES
q Printing from Windows 3.1x*, Windows 95, Windows 98**, and Windows
NT 4.0 applications
* The PCL6 printer driver is not available in Windows 3.1 environment.
** USB is supported on Windows 98 pre-installed only.
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High-speed and high-quality printing can be performed from Windows 3.1x, Windows
95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0 applications using the SHARP AR-150 Series
PCL printer driver.
w High-speed printing at 15 pages/min.
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First print time is approximately 9.6 seconds.
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Print speed is 15 pages/min., when printing multiple pages.
MAKING FLOPPY DISKS FROM CD-ROM
If your computer is not equipped with a CD-ROM drive, the printer driver data in the CD-ROM
can be copied to floppy disks using a different computer (PC equipped with a CD-ROM drive).
You can then install the printer driver on your computer from floppy disks.
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Getting started
Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0:
Double-click My Computer, Ar150_pcl, and Makedisk.
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Double-click Makedisk.exe.
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Windows 3.1x:
Double-click the File Manager in the Main window of Program Manager and select
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CD-ROM and the Makedisk directory.
Double-click Makedisk.exe.
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
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CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE
To use the AR-150 series machine as a laser printer connect it to your computer using either a
parallel interface cable or a USB interface cable. (You can use a USB interface cable only if
your personal computer has Windows 98 pre-installed).
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Getting started
You cannot use both the USB interface and the parallel interface at the same
time. If you connect both interfaces at the same time, the USB interface takes
precedence.
When using the parallel interface
Use an IEEE 1284 compliant parallel interface cable (2 m (6 feet) maximum length).
For specifications of the parallel interface, see page 25.
Check that the power switches of both the printer and the computer are in the OFF
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position.
Plug the parallel interface cable into the printer interface connector. Fasten the two
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bail clips at the side of the printer connector to hold the interface connector in place.
Plug the other end of the cable into the parallel interface connector on your computer.
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(Refer to your computer manual for details.)
Bail clip
Parallel interface connector
Interface connector
Cable
The printer sends and receives data bi-directionally and at high speed. Some
switch boxes and pass-through devices cannot support high-speed, bidirectional transfer of data, and using them may cause printing errors.
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When using the USB interface
Use a shielded twisted pair cable (2 m (6 feet) maximum length).
For specifications of the USB interface, see page 26.
Plug the USB interface cable into the printer USB interface connector.
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Plug the other end of the cable into the USB interface connector on your computer.
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(Refer to your computer manual for details.)
CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE
1
Getting started
USB interface connector
Interface connector
Cable
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1
Getting started
INST ALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTW ARE
Description of the printer driver
The printer driver is the software program which runs the printer. It converts the data in your
file into information that the printer can understand. It also controls communication between
the printer and computer as the data is printed.
Checking the hardware and software requirements
You will need the following hardware and software in order to install the printer driver.
Computer type IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a bi-
directional parallel or USB interface, and CD-ROM drive
Windows type
CPU 486DX 66MHz or better
Physical RAM Windows 95, Windows 3.1x: 8MB (16MB or more is
Display 640 x 480 dots (VGA) or better
Hard disk free space 10MB or more
Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98*, Windows NT 4.0
* USB is supported on Windows 98 preinstalled only.
recommended.)
Windows NT 4.0: 12MB (16MB or more is recommended.)
Windows 98: 16MB (32MB or more is recommended.)
The printer driver included in this product cannot be used under Windows NT
3.5x, OS/2, pure MS-DOS and other operating systems which are not described
above.
The PCL6 printer driver is not available in Windows 3.1 environment.
Installing the printer driver
The software for your printer is provided on CD-ROM.
Before installing the printer driver, be sure to check the following items.
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Is the printer connected properly to the computer?
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Does the printer have paper?
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE
Windows 95/Windows NT 4.0 Installation Instructions:
With both the computer and the printer turned off, connect the printer to the computer with a
parallel interface cable. For connection instructions, see page 4.
Load paper into the paper tray of the printer. For instructions on loading paper, see
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the section LOADING COPY PAPER in the copier operation manual.
Turn on the printer.
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Turn on your computer and start Windows.
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Before installing the printer driver, be sure to close all other applications which
may be open.
When using Windows 95 on a personal computer with plug & play*, the “Update
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Device Driver Wizard” window will appear. Insert the installation CD-ROM into the
CD-ROM drive. Click the Next button and follow the on-screen instructions. If the
“Copying Files” window appears during this operation, enter R:\ (if the CD-ROM is
designated as drive R), click the OK button and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Getting started
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If you use Windows 95 and the “New Hardware Found” window will appear, select
Driver from Disk Provided by Hardware Manufacturer and then click the OK
button. Proceed to step 6.
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If you use Windows 95 and the screen shown above or the “New Hardware Found”
window does not appear, proceed to step 5.
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If you use Windows NT 4.0, proceed to step 5.
* Plug & play
This feature is effective if both the computer and peripheral equipment are equipped
with IEEE 1284 compliant parallel interface.
The screen displayed depends on the version of Windows you are using.
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Getting started
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE
Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
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Click the Start button and select Run. When the screen shown below appears, type
R:\SETUP (if the CD-ROM is designated as drive R) and click the OK button. Follow
the on-screen instructions.
The “Install From Disk” window will appear. Insert the installation CD-ROM into the
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CD-ROM drive. Type R:\ (if the CD-ROM is designated as drive R) and click the OK
button. Follow the on-screen instructions.
If you have any problem with the test print, see TROUBLESHOOTING on
page 19 and check the symptoms and solutions. Print the test page again after
resolving the problem.
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE
Windows 98:
With both the computer and the printer turned off, connect the printer to the computer with
either a parallel or a USB interface cable. For connection instructions, see pages 4 & 5.
Load paper into the paper tray of the printer. For instructions on loading paper, see
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the section LOADING COPY PAPER found in the copier operation manual.
Turn on the printer.
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Turn on your computer and start Windows.
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When using the USB interface:
• Connect your personal computer and the printer using a USB interface cable if
you have not already done so. (For information about connecting the USB interface
cable, see page 5.)
• When the “Add New Hardware Wizard” window appears, insert the installation
CD-ROM, click the Next button, follow the on-screen instructions, and finally click
the Finish button.
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Getting started
Before installing the printer driver, be sure to close all other applications which
may be open.
When using Windows 98 on a personal computer with plug & play*, the “Add New Hardware
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Wizard” window will appear. Click the Next button and follow the on-screen instructions.
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If the “Add New Hardware Wizard” window does not appear, proceed to step 8.
*Plug &play: For plug & play information, see page 7.
Select Search for the best driver for your device and click the Next button.
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Getting started
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE
Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. (If you are using the USB
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interface, confirm that the installation CD-ROM is in the CD-ROM drive.) Select the
CD-ROM drive and click the Next button.
Windows driver file search will find the device “SHARP AR-150 Series PCL”. Click
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the Next button and follow the on-screen instructions.
Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. (If you are using the USB
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interface, confirm that the installation CD-ROM is in the CD-ROM drive.) Click the
Start button and select Run. When the window shown below appears, type R:\SETUP
(if the CD-ROM is designated as drive R) and click the OK button. Follow the onscreen instructions.
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If you have any problem with the test print, see TROUBLESHOOTING on
page 19 and check the symptoms and solutions. Print the test page again after
resolving the problem.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE
Windows 3.1x:
With both the computer and the printer turned off, connect the printer to the computer with a
parallel interface cable. For connection instructions, see page 4.
Load paper into the paper tray of the printer. For instructions on loading paper, see
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the section LOADING COPY PAPER in the copier operation manual.
Turn on the printer and then start Windows on your computer.
2
Before installing the printer driver, be sure to close all other applications which
may be open.
Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
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Choose File from the Menu bar in Program Manager, and then choose the Run…
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command.
Type R:\SETUP (if the CD-ROM is designated as drive R) in the command line box
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and then click the OK button.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Getting started
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE
AR-150 Series PCL printer driver group
When you install the printer driver, the SHARP AR-150 Series PCL printer driver group
is automatically created. The printer driver group includes the following items:
Uninstall AR-150 Series PCL
The printer driver can be uninstalled. If the driver is uninstalled, printing can no longer
be performed on the printer.
For proper uninstallation, be sure to use the SHARP uninstall program of the printer
driver group.
Readme
The latest information on the printer driver is included in this document. Read the Readme
first.
Status Monitor
The Status Monitor window provides visual information about the printer state and current
job. For details, see STATUS MONITOR on page 21.
Status Monitor HELP
Assistance and information for Status Monitor.
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Be sure to read the “Readme” document found in the printer driver group
before using your SHARP AR-150 Series PCL printer.
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You cannot use both the status monitor and the Print Manager at the same
time in Windows 3.1 environment.
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PRINTING
PRINTING A P AGE
The printing method is described below. Read the description in the operation manual for the
application to be used.
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Before you can use your printer, you must install the supplied SHARP PCL
printer driver. Once this software has been installed, you can control the
printing of your documents from the printer driver which appears on your
computer screen. See INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE
on page 6.
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When using multiple printers, you must change the printer selection from the
control panel to change the printer to be used.
Executing printing
Ensure that paper of the desired size is loaded in the paper tray . (See the section on
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LOADING COPY PAPER in the copier operation manual.)
To print on special paper, the bypass tray can be used. Select the bypass tray
from the printer driver. See SETTING PRINT CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER
DRIVER on page 15. Also see the description of bypass feed operation in the
copier operation manual. Always feed special paper one sheet at a time.
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Printing
Turn on the printer. The ON LINE ( ) indicator will light up.
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Select the settings for printing such as the number of copies and paper type from the
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application. See SETTING PRINT CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER DRIVER on page
15.
Before printing from your application, ensure that the SHARP AR-150 Series
PCL6 or PCL5e has been selected as the printer.
It is recommended that you use the PCL6 printer driver. If you have problems
printing from older applications, stop using the PCL6 printer driver and instead
use the PCL5e printer driver.
Print the file from your software application.
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Printing
PRINTING A PAGE
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If copying is being performed when printing is started, copying will continue.
After copying is complete, printing will be executed when the ON LINE key is
pressed, the clear ( ) key is pressed twice or approximately 60 seconds
(auto clear time)* elapse.
* The auto clear time varies with a user program setting. See the copier
operation manual.
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Preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode will be canceled when printing
is started.
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If the paper size specified from the software application is larger than the
paper size in the printer, part of the image that is not transferred to the paper
may remain on the surface of the drum. In this case, the underside of the
paper may become dirty . If this occurs, change to the correct size paper and
print two or three pages to clean the image.
Indicators and key on the operation panel
ON LINE indicator
On: Indicates the printer is ready for printing (on-
ON LINE
indicator
Power save
indicator
DATA
indicator
Off: Indicates the printer is off-line.
DATA indicator
On: Indicates the printer is receiving or processing
Blinking: Indicates there is print data remaining in
Off: Indicates there is no data being received or
line).
print data.
memory that has not yet been printed.
processed.
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ON LINE key
ON LINE key
Changes between the on-line and off-line modes.
Power save indicator
On: Indicates the printer is in a power save mode.
SETTING PRINT CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER DRIVER
The setting method for items in the printer driver are described below.
Also refer to the printer driver help for more information.
Before setting the printer driver, check the following items.
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The SHARP AR-150 Series PCL6 and PCL5e printer drivers have been installed in the computer
to be used. If not, see INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE on page 6.
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The SHARP AR-150 Series PCL6 or PCL5e has been selected as the default printer on the
computer to be used.
Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0:
Click the Start button and then from the Settings menu item select Printers.
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If you use Windows 95/Windows 98, right-click the SHARP AR-150 Series PCL6 or
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PCL5e icon in the Printer folder and select Properties in the menu.
If you use Windows NT 4.0, right-click the SHARP AR-150 Series PCL6 or PCL5e
icon in the Printer folder and select Document defaults in the menu.
For this description, it is assumed that the mouse is configured for right hand
operation.
The properties of the selected SHARP AR-150 Series printer driver will be displayed.
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If you use Windows 95/Windows 98, click the Main tab to display the following screen.
* Screen on Windows 95
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Printing
Defaults button
When pressed, returns the
settings which have been
selected by each tab to
their default state.
OK button
All driver settings which have been
selected by each tab will be saved
and the properties screen will be
closed.
Apply button
The settings which have
been selected by each tab
will be saved.
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This button is not displayed
with Windows NT 4.0
Cancel button
The settings which have been selected by each
tab will be canceled and the properties screen
will be closed.
However, settings which have already been
applied will not be canceled.
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Printing
SETTING PRINT CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER DRIVER
Windows 3.1x:
Double-click the Print Manager icon in the Main window of Program Manager.
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Select Options in the Print Manager and then select Printer Setup.
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Select SHARP AR-150 Series PCL5e in the Installed Printers: and click the Setup
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button.
The properties of the SHARP AR-150 Series PCL5e will be displayed.
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You cannot use both the status monitor and the Print Manager at the same
time in Windows 3.1 environment.
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2-SIDED PRINTING (AR-155 only)
The 2-sided printing function of this printer allows you to print on both sides of the paper.
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Do not use envelopes, transparencies, or labels for 2-sided printing.
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You cannot perform 2-sided printing from the bypass tray.
When the printer driver is installed you can specify 2-sided printing from the application you
are using. For 2-sided printing you must specify whether to print pages as if bound at the left
margin or the top margin.
Book Binding
This setting assumes that you will be turning pages as if bound at the left margin.
Orientation Set to Portrait Orientation Set to Landscape
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Printing
Tablet Binding
This setting assumes that you will be turning pages as if bound at the top margin.
Orientation Set to Portrait Orientation Set to Landscape
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2
Printing
TEST PRINTING
To test print the configuration page and font list, use the following procedure:
Press and hold down the light ( ) and dark ( ) keys simultaneously for more than
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5 seconds until all the alarm indicators ( , , and ) blink and “--” appears in
the display.
Set “6” (configuration page) or “7” (font list) using the left copy quantity ( ) key . The
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selected number will blink in the left side of the display.
Press the print ( ) key. The entered program number will be steadily lit and the
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currently selected parameter number for the program will blink on the right side of the
display .
Select the desired parameter using the right copy quantity ( ) key. The entered
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paramemer number will blink on the right of the display.
Program
No.
6
7
Press the print ( ) key. The test page prints.
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To change the setting or to set another mode, press the clear ( ) key. The
printer will return to step 2.
Configuration page
Font list
Mode Parameters
0 English 1 French 2 Spanish
3 Italian 4 German
0 English 1 French 2 Spanish
3 Italian 4 German
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PRINTER TROUBLE?
TROUBLESHOOTING
Some problems in the AR-150 Series are common to both the copier and printer features, also
check the TROUBLESHOOTING section of the copier operation manual.
Printing problems
“Copier” in the column “See page:” indicates the description is in the copier
operation manual.
Problem Possible cause Solution
Printer
driver
cannot be
installed.
The printer
does not
print.
Hard disk free space is not
sufficient for installation of
the printer driver.
The operating system is not
supported.
The interface cable might
not be connected properly.
The interface cable is
defective.
Delete unnecessary files and
application software to increase hard
disk free space. (The driver requires
at least 10MB free space.)
Use Windows 3.1x, Windows 95,
Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0.
Check the interface connection.
Check the cable with a computer
and printer which you know work. If
printing is still not possible, the
interface cable is defective.
See
page:
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6
4, 5
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Printer trouble?
The port setting is incorrect.
The printer is not on-line.
The TD cartridge or drum
cartridge is not installed
properly.
The printer may be
configured incorrectly.
The printer driver may be
incorrectly installed.
*1 See the section on TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT.
*2 See the section on DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT.
Check the printer settings in the
Windows Control panel to make sure
that the print job is being sent to the
correct port (for example, LPT1).
Confirm that the ON LINE indicator is
lit. If not lit, press the ON LINE key .
Ensure that the TD cartridge and
drum cartridge are installed properly.
Check the application to make sure
that all the print settings are correct.
Reinstall the printer driver software
and try printing a test page.
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Copier*
Copier*
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2
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Printer trouble?
Problem Possible cause Solution
Paper does
not feed into
the printer.
The printer
prints wrong
data or
incorrect
characters.
Printing is
too slow.
The printer
does not
print the full
image.
Paper is not set correctly.
Too much paper in the paper
tray.
The interface cable might
not be connected properly.
The interface cable
specifications may be
incorrect.
If using Windows 3.1x, Print
Manager may be disabled.
There may be too many
applications open.
The resolution is set to
600dpi.
The computer may have
insufficient random-access
memory (RAM).
The page layout is too
complex.
Resolution is set to 600dpi.
Page orientation setting may
be incorrect.
There may be too many
applications open.
The paper in the printer may
be larger than the paper size
specified in your application
or printer driver.
Interface cable
specifications may be
incorrect.
The CPU specifications may
be incorrect.
The computer may have
insufficient random-access
memory (RAM).
Insert the paper correctly.
Remove excessive paper from the
paper tray.
Check the interface cable connection.
See the interface specifications.
Double-click the Printers icon in
Control Panel and check the Use
Print Manager box.
Close all unnecessary applications
before printing.
Set the resolution to 300dpi.
Install more random-access memory
(RAM) in your computer.
Simplify the page layout.
Set resolution to 300dpi.
Change the page orientation with the
printer driver.
Close all unnecessary applications
before printing.
Load the correct paper into the
printer.
See the interface specifications.
Check that the CPU of your
computer is 486DX 66MHz or better.
Install more random-access memory
(RAM) in your computer.
See
page:
Copier*
Copier*
4, 5
25, 26
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6
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15
15
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25, 26
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6
3
3
*3 See the section on LOADING COPY PAPER.
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STATUS MONITOR
When printing starts, the status monitor screen will appear on the computer display . The status
monitor displays the printer state and information on the current print job.
The status monitor displays the following types of messages, Normal, Warning and Fault. If an
error message appears, check the message description below and perform the listed task.
●
“Copier” in the column “See page:” indicates the description is in the copier
operation manual.
●
You cannot use both the status monitor and the Print Manager at the same
time in Windows 3.1 environment.
Normal Messages
The following messages indicate the current state of the printer. Since these messages indicate
normal operating conditions, you need not take any action.
Message
Description
3
Printer trouble?
Ready
Printing in progress
Copying in progress
Warning Messages
Message
TD cartridge is near empty.
Reorder a new cartridge and
replace soon.
Drum cartridge is near end of life.
Reorder a new cartridge and
replace soon.
*1: See the section on SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE.
The printer is idle and ready for the next print job.
A printing job is in progress.
A copying job is in progress.
Description / Solution
Running out of toner. While printing can
continue, the print quality will be affected.
Reorder a new TD cartridge and replace it.
The drum cartridge is nearly spent. While printing
can continue, the print quality will be affected.
Reorder a new cartridge and replace it soon.
See
page:
Copier*
Copier*
1
1
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STATUS MONITOR
Fault Messages
3
Printer trouble?
Message
TD cartridge is empty. Replace
empty TD cartridge with a new
cartridge.
Drum cartridge is at end of life.
Replace empty drum cartridge
with a new cartridge.
Front or Side Cover open.
Close Covers.
Insert TD cartridge into the
machine
Paper Jam
Check Paper Tray : Out of Paper
or Misfeed
Check Bypass Tray : Out of
Paper or Misfeed
Clear misfeed or load paper and
press “C” to continue.
Print Image Error
The print page may be incomplete.
Lower the print resolution and
reprint the job to fix the problem.
Service Error
Switch Main Power OFF on the
product. Wait approximately 5
seconds. Switch Main Power
ON. If the Service Error
continues, Contact your
authorized SHARP dealer.
Product Communication Error
The printer is either busy,
disconnected or off ; check the
printer. To cancel the job, press
the Cancel Job button.
The printer has an invalid TD
cartridge.
Remove cartridge and replace
with a valid TD cartridge.
Description / Solution
The TD cartridge is empty. Printing cannot
Copier*
continue until you replace the empty TD
cartridge with a new cartridge.
The drum cartridge is spent. Printing cannot
Copier*
continue until you replace the spent drum
cartridge with a new cartridge.
One of the covers on the printer is open. Printing
cannot continue until you close the cover.
The TD cartridge is not in the printer. Insert a
Copier*
TD cartridge into the printer.
A piece of paper has misfed within the printer.
Copier*
Printing cannot continue until the misfed
paper is removed.
The paper tray is out of paper or the paper did not
feed correctly . Printing cannot continue until you load
Copier*
Copier*
the paper or clear the misfeed in the paper tray .
The bypass tray is out of paper or the paper
did not feed correctly. Printing cannot
Copier*
Copier*
continue until you load the paper or clear the
misfeed in the bypass tray.
The last page printed may be incomplete.
Possibly, the image is too complex.
Lower the print resolution to 300dpi and
reprint the job.
The printer has detected a fatal error condition
and cannot continue. Make a note of any
specific error conditions or codes. Then turn
the printer’s power switch to OFF. Wait for five
seconds. Then turn the printer’s power switch
to ON. If the error condition persists, please
contact your authorized SHARP dealer .
The computer has lost communications with
4, 5, 19
the printer. Check all connections and power
switches, including at wall socket and on
printer. To cancel the job, press the Cancel
Job button.
The printer has an invalid TD cartridge. The
printer will not function until you remove
cartridge and replace with a valid TD cartridge.
See
page:
2
3
–
2
4
4
5
4
6
20
–
–
*2: See the section on TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT.
*3: See the section on DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT.
*4: See the section on MISFEED REMOVAL.
*5: See the section on LOADING COPY PAPER.
*6: See the section on BYPASS FEED.
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UNINSTALLING PRINTER DRIVER
If the printer driver has not been installed properly or if the printer is no longer needed, uninstall
the printer driver from your computer using the following procedure.
If using Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0, click Start, Program, SHARP
1
AR-150 Series PCL, and Uninstall AR-150 Series PCL.
If using Windows 3.1x, double-click the SHARP AR-150 Series PCL icon in Program
Manager and double-click the Uninstall AR-150 Series PCL icon.
When the “Confirm File Deletion” window appears, Click the Yes button.
2
When the “Remove Programs From Your Computer” window appears, click the OK
3
button.
3
Printer trouble?
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4
APPENDIX
SPECIFICATIONS
Resolution 600dpi or 300dpi can be selected.
Page description language PCL5e, PCL6
Installed fonts PCL6 compatible : 45 outline fonts, one bitmap font
Page orientation Portrait or landscape
First print time Approx. 9.6 seconds*
4
Appendix
Print speed (multiple pages) Approx. 15 pages per minute (letter or A4)
Interface port Bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE 1284 compliant)
USB (B-type) interface
Memory 8MB
Additional memory Expandable to 72MB by adding 16MB, 32MB or 64MB
memory modules (168 pin EDO DIMM 60ns or faster)
in the expansion DIMM slot.
* First print time may differ depending on operating conditions, such as power-supply voltage and room
temperature.
Also the time may differ depending on data quantity to be printed and applications.
As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right
to make design and specification changes for product improvement without
prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values
of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in
individual units.
ADDITIONAL MEMORY
You can expand the standard memory to a maximum of 72MB by adding 16MB, 32MB or
64MB memory modules (168 pin EDO DIMM 60ns or faster) in the expansion DIMM slot.
For detailed information, contact your authorized SHARP dealer.
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PARALLEL INTERFACE
This printer uses a bi-directional parallel interface.
For specifications of the parallel interface of your computer, see its operation
manual.
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 interface cable
which is IEEE1284 compliant. (2 m (6 feet)
Max.)
Pin configuration
The pin numbers and signal names are
listed in the following table.
18
36 19
1
4
Appendix
Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name
1 STB 19 GND (STB RET)
2 DATA1 20 GND (DATA1 RET)
3 DATA2 21 GND (DATA2 RET)
4 DATA3 22 GND (DATA3 RET)
5 DATA4 23 GND (DATA4 RET)
6 DATA5 24 GND (DATA5 RET)
7 DATA6 25 GND (DATA6 RET)
8 DATA7 26 GND (DATA7 RET)
9 DATA8 27 GND (DATA8 RET)
10 ACKNLG 28 GND (ACKNLG RET)
11 BUSY 29 GND (BUSY RET)
12 PE (Paper End) 30 GND (PE RET)
13 SLTC 31 INPRM
14 AUTO LF 32 FAULT
15 (NC) 33 (NC)
16 GND (0 V) 34 (NC)
17 FG 35 +5V
18 +5V 36 SLTC IN
25
4
1
2
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Appendix
USB INTERFACE
Connector
4-pin DDK DUSB-BRA42-T11
Type-B connector
Cable
Shielded twisted pair cable
(2 m (6 feet) Max.: high-speed transmission equivalent)
Pin configuration
The pin numbers and signal names are listed in the
following table.
Pin No. Signal name
1 +5V
2 - DATA
3 +DATA
4 GND
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INSTALLED FONT LIST
®
PCL - Compatible Resident Font List
Font
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
Font name
Fixed Pitch 810 Courier Roman SWC0
™
Dutch
Dutch 801 Bold SWC
Dutch 801 Italic SWC
Dutch 801 Bold Italic SWC
Zapf Humanist 601 SWC
Zapf Humanist 601 Bold SWC
Zapf Humanist 601 Italic SWC
Zapf Humanist 601 Bold Italic SWC
Ribbon 131 SWC
Clarendon 701 Clarendon Condensed SWC
Swiss™ 742 SWC
Swiss 742 Bold SWC
Swiss 742 Italic SWC
Swiss 742 Bold Italic SWC
Swiss 742 Condensed SWC
Swiss 742 Condensed Bold SWC
Swiss 742 Condensed Italic SWC
Swiss 742 Condensed Bold Italic SWC
Incised 901 SWC
Incised 901 Bold SWC
Incised 901 Italic SWC
Aldine 430 Original Garamond SWC
801 SWC
Font
No.
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
Font name
Aldine 430 Original Garamond Bold SWC
Aldine 430 Original Garamond Italic SWC
Aldine 430 Original Garamond Bold Italic SWC
Audrey Two SWC
Flareserif 821 SWC
Flareserif 821 Extra Bold SWC
Swiss 721 SWM
Swiss 721 Bold SWM
Swiss 721 Oblique SWM
Swiss 721 Bold Oblique SWM
Dutch 801 SWM
Dutch 801 Bold SWM
Dutch 801 Italic SWM
Dutch 801 Bold Italic SWM
Symbol SWA
Wingbats SWM
Fixed Pitch 810 Courier Bold SWC
Fixed Pitch 810 Courier Italic SWC
Fixed Pitch 810 Courier Bold Italic SWC
Fixed Pitch 850 Letter Gothic 12 pitch/text SWC
Fixed Pitch 850 Letter Gothic Bold 12 pitch/text SWC
Fixed Pitch 850 Letter Gothic Italic 12 pitch/text SWC
Line Printer
4
Appendix
All above resident fonts in the column are licensed from Bitstream Inc. Dutch and Swiss are trademarks of Bitstream Inc. All other
trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
See page 18 for the procedure to print the font examples.
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INDEX
2
2-sided printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
A
Additional memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
B
Book binding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
D
DATA indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
F
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Font list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
I
Installation
- printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Interface
- Parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
- USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
M
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
R
Random-access memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
S
Specifications
- Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
- Parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
- USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
- Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Status monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
T
Tablet binding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Test printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
U
Uninstalling printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
USB interface connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
O
ON LINE indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ON LINE key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operation panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
P
Parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Parallel interface connector. . . . . . . . . . . 25
Print
- setting print conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Printer driver
- installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
- setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
- uninstalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Printer driver group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Printer trouble? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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SOFTWARE LICENSE
PLEASE READ THIS LICENSE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE. BY USING
THE SOFTWARE, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE.
1. License. The application, demonstration, system and other software accompanying this License,
whether on disk, in read only memory, or on any other media (the “Software”) and related
documentation are licensed to you by SHARP. You own the disk on which the Software is recorded but
SHARP and/or SHARP’S Licensors retain title to the Software and related documentation. This License
allows you to use the Software on one or more computers connected to a single printer and make one
copy of the Software in machine-readable form for backup purposes only. You must reproduce on such
copy the SHARP copyright notice, the copyright notice of SHARP’S Licensors and any other
proprietary legends of SHARP and/or its Licensors that were on the original copy of the Software. You
may also transfer all your license rights in the software, the backup copy of the Software, the related
documentation and a copy of this License to another party, provided the other party reads and agrees to
the terms and conditions of this License.
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decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble or otherwise reduce the Software to a human-perceivable
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another or over a network.
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by destroying the Software and related documentation and all copies thereof. This License will
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data received from SHARP, nor the direct product thereof, will be exported outside the United States
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has been rightfully obtained by you outside of the United States, you agree that you will not re-export the
Software nor any other technical data received from SHARP, nor the direct product thereof, except as
permitted by the laws and regulations of the United states and the laws and the regulation of the
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5. Government End Users. If you are acquiring the Software on behalf of any unit or agency of the
United States Government, the following provisions apply. The Government agrees:
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of the FAR or, in the case of NASA, in Clause 18-52.227-86 (d) of the NASA Supplement to the FAR.
6. Limited Warranty on Media. SHARP warrants the disks on which the Software is recorded to be
free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ninety (90) days from
the date of purchase as evidenced by a copy of the receipt. The entire liability of SHARP and/or its
Licensors and your exclusive remedy will be replacement of the disk which fails to meet the limited
warranty provided by this Clause 6. A disk will be replaced when it is returned to SHARP or a SHARP
authorized representative with a copy of the receipt. SHARP will have no responsibility to replace a disk
damaged by accident, abuse or misapplication.
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DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
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SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, OR THAT THE OPERATION OF THE
SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS IN THE
SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED. FURTHERMORE, SHARP DOES NOT WARRANT OR
MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF
THE SOFTWARE OR RELATED DOCUMENTATION IN TERMS OF THEIR CORRECTNESS,
ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR
ADVICE GIVEN BY SHARP OR A SHARP AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL CREATE
A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY. SHOULD
THE SOFTWARE PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU (AND NOT SHARP OR A SHARP AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR
OR CORRECTION, SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
8. Limitation of Liability. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, SHALL
SHARP BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
THAT RESULT FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE OR RELATED
DOCUMENTATION, EVEN IF SHARP OR A SHARP AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT
ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
In no event shall SHARP’S total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action (whether in
contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise) exceed the amount paid by you for the Software.
9. Controlling Law and Severability. For a portion of the Software related with Apple Macintosh and
Microsoft Windows, this license shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
state of California and Washington, respectively. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction
finds any provision of this License, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, that provision of the License
shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to effect the intent of the parties, and the
remainder of this License shall continue in full force and effect.
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respect to the use of the Software and related documentation, and supersedes all prior or
contemporaneous understandings or agreements, written or oral, regarding such subject matter. No
amendment to or modification of this License will be binding unless in writing and signed by a duly
authorized representative of SHARP.
Notice for Users in U.S.A.
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Model Number: AR-PB9 ( PCL expansion kit )
Responsible Party: SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135
TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP
AR-PB9
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Notice for Users in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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