Sharp AR-PB9 User Manual
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
93/68/EEC.
Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i direktivene 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC i endringen 93/68/EEC.
Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC vaatimukset, joita on muutettu direktiivillä
93/68/EEC.
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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
the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with
FCC regulations.
“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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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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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
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USB interface connector
Interface connector
Cable
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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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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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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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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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